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

Posted on June 18, 2025 by The Blogging Goth

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

Posted on December 18, 2024 by The Blogging Goth

“…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

Posted on October 31, 2024 by The Blogging Goth

“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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New album by The Sisters of Mercy…’s founder guitarist, Gary Marx!

Posted on October 14, 2024 by The Blogging Goth

Sincere apologies for the clickbait title – but I couldn’t resist the urge to be a bit mischievous! It’s Gary Marx of all people, who has returned to the fold with Green Ginger Jive, a glam-inspired album – and his first release since 2008’s “Nineteen Ninety Five and Nowhere”. Continue reading →

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“Alone” – the new single by The Cure

Posted on October 1, 2024 by The Blogging Goth

The chance to discuss a new single by The Cure last cropped up sixteen years ago. There might never be another. Such is the atmosphere one inhabits when approaching ‘Alone’, released on 26 September to promote the album “Songs of a Lost World.” Continue reading →

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