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New Music Reviews – August 2025

I should back up my words about new music being fresh blood to the goth scene. So read on for three releases I enjoyed recently that are keeping goth moving ever forward… Continue reading

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Deadinburgh Festival 2025

Despite an array of logistical issues, the inaugural Deadinburgh delivered an astonishing roster of new and established alternative acts… Continue reading

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“Sad Songs for Anthony” – new postpunk tunes from The Sisters of Mercy founder guitarist, Gary Marx

Sad Songs for Anthony is a generous selection of dark-tinged, guitar-driven postpunk tracks that share DNA with those mesmeric tunes which immortalised The Sisters of Mercy in the first place… Continue reading

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“Songs of a Lost World” by The Cure

“…indulge the slow-burn experience of each tune washing over you like a midnight tide, from the miasma of languorous guitars that herald the expansive intro of Alone and the entire album, to the dark cacophony and taut feedback of Endsong that wraps up this incredible release.” Continue reading

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REVIEW: “How To Be A Goth” – Tish Weinstock

“I do find myself returning to wonder who it’s *for*. Most goths will laugh this out of their (haunted) bookshop… Continue reading

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