Tag Archives: response

Abuse, Assault, and the Goth Scene

Posted on November 2, 2017 by The Blogging Goth

The entertainment industry has been rocked by the overwhelming media coverage of accusations against Harvey Weinstein, culminating in a court case where he will answer for his alleged crimes against women. The case has exposed a culture of abuse, intimidation, … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged goth community, incident, links, mainstream, news, nightclub, non-goth, personal, response | 7 Comments

Goth Election 2017

Posted on June 5, 2017 by The Blogging Goth

We’re just days away from the United Kingdom General Election on 8th June, which reminded me of our last foray into political waters with a poll we ran before the 2015 election. Along with all the official polling companies, we … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged mainstream, news, non-goth, politics, poll, response | 3 Comments

“A Place Both Wonderful And Strange” – Geography through a Goth lens

Posted on May 24, 2017 by The Blogging Goth

The TV adaption of Neil Gaiman’s acclaimed fantasy novel American Gods has been unreal and amazing so far. It would be so easy to mangle this complex combination of subtle themes and sly allusions, but Starz seem to have come … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged America, Andrew Eldritch, bands, david lynch, Dracula, fun, gothic tropes, leeds, links, mainstream, media, music, nick cave, nightclub, personal, response, the sisters of mercy, the x files, TV, twin peaks, vampires | Leave a comment

Gourmet Goth: Enjoy a Monochrome Meal

Posted on May 18, 2017 by The Blogging Goth

Scientists are working feverishly to generate an entire meal in only the darkest hues, to perfect that Goth dining experience. In the past you’ve been able to snack on black burgers, and move onto sweet treats such as charcoal-infused ice-cream … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged black, food, fun, goth subculture, healthgoth, internet, links, mainstream, media, news, response, world goth day | Leave a comment

The Wendyhouse, Leeds, 2012

Posted on March 17, 2017 by The Blogging Goth

One of my favourite YouTube videos is the one taken at the Xclusiv Club in Batley, 1984. The (Black) Gold Age of Goth, it shows perfect hairdos and artless makeup in the incongruous surroundings of a sleepy, little West Yorkshire … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged clubbing, fun, leeds, links, music, personal, response, video, wendyhouse | 4 Comments