Tag Archives: goth subculture

Storm Constantine, 1956 – 2021

Posted on January 16, 2021 by The Blogging Goth

A dark and creative author, and a notable member of the UK goth and alternative scene, many have been expressing their grief as well as their appreciation for the detailed mythical worlds she created Continue reading →

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Can An Article Be More Insulting?

Posted on October 3, 2019 by The Blogging Goth

With a sound like the stone trap chasing Indiana Jones, thousands of goth eyeballs were rolled recently as the Wall Street Journal published an online article ‘provocatively’ titled Can A Grown Woman Wear Goth Fashion?  Continue reading →

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Bob’s World: the biggest goth band ever is The Cure

Posted on August 22, 2018 by The Blogging Goth

There’s been a wealth of anniversaries recently. Bauhaus’ debut single, the anthemic “Bela Lugosi’s Dead” was released on August 6th 1979, so expect next year to be a major celebration of this milestone.  Siouxsie and the Banshees released their debut … Continue reading →

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Subcultures, Self-Harm and Psychology

Posted on May 15, 2018 by The Blogging Goth

Moral panics have been around as long as there was some outside force to blame for ‘ruining children’ rather than ignorance, neglect or wilful bloody-mindedness. Three years ago I was talking to The Today Programme on BBC Radio 4, about … Continue reading →

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Infesting 2017: The Blogging Goth Goes To Bradford

Posted on July 6, 2017 by The Blogging Goth

“There goes Tim Sinister”, you’ll say. “Stereotype Trad Goth,” you’ll say. “Wishes he was Eldritch but, you know, still with hair. ” You’ll be right too, and it’s only a matter of time I ink myself with the head and … Continue reading →

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