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On The Web in Hull: Spiders Nightclub

Posted on May 2, 2016 by The Blogging Goth

Mention the city of Kingston-upon-Hull to anyone vaguely alternative in the UK, and chances are they’ll tell you ‘Spiders Rocks’! It’s possibly one of the most formidable nightclubs in the country, running consistently since 1979. That longevity probably owes to … Continue reading →

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RIP Lemmy Kilmister – 1945-2015

Posted on December 29, 2015 by The Blogging Goth
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“The Art of Gothic” by Natasha Scharf – Review

Posted on December 15, 2014 by The Blogging Goth

When I first heard about The Art of Gothic, the new book from author, journalist, DJ and all-round raconteur Natasha Scharf, I was expected some slim volume of familiar faces and photos. Perhaps something suitable for casually leaving on coffee table, … Continue reading →

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Louder Than Words Festival – The Goth Panel

Posted on November 25, 2014 by The Blogging Goth

They convened the greatest minds in contemporary Gothic culture on a cold November Sunday. Academic insight from David McWilliam, media savvy observations from Natasha Scarf, the myriad creative channels of Rosie Lugosi, and the incomparable music world experiences of Si … Continue reading →

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BBC documentary suffers Disintegration

Posted on November 6, 2014 by The Blogging Goth

Nearly 5,000 people are members of a Facebook community dedicated towards realizing a full documentary on the rich subcultural history of British Gothic music. The BBC has delivered similar programmes in this vein – such as Synth Britannia, which provoked the … Continue reading →

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