If you are lucky enough to have found a mate who is just as enamoured with all things Goth as you are, congratulations! Keep hold of that one, he (or she) is a good’un. If you’ve really hit the jackpot and not managed to kill each other during the early stages of your relationship, have…
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Links in the Rue Morgue: May round-up
Every month we’re going to do a roundup of delightful, dark and interesting links from around the web. If you’re stuck for something to read this month, just click your way through this list and I guarantee you’ll be dragged down a rabbit hole of gothicky goodness. Onward, with the links: Gothic fashion blogger Sophistique…
8 festivals you MUST attend this summer
Summer is coming, which means that the festival season is nearly upon us. For anyone who is a fan of music, wild costumes, and general shenanigans, the festival circuit is definitely the place to be. Where else can you see your favourite goth, rock, metal and alternative artists all in one weekend, while enjoying good…
A Goth FAQ
WHAT IS GOTH? How did goth begin? Goth is a subculture that began in the 80s as a spinoff of punk music and fashion. Ripped fishnets and leather jackets became intermixed with the color black and ghastly makeup. The edgy hairstyles were still intact, but with a more dramatic and outstanding look. The music slowed…
How to be a Goth
So you’ve decided to go goth. Congratulations! Goth is a rich subculture with many details, a nuanced history, great music, cool clothes, and clubs all around the world. This is a guide that will help you ease into the scene without too much hassle or confusion. Steps: 1. Evaulate your reasons for wanting to be…
The 10 Best Gothic Websites
First of all, the internet is packed with a huge amount of crap. Valueless tosh that clogs up the Web and wastes your time as you try and wade through it to find the good stuff. We know that frustration all too well, but we also know that there is plenty of great stuff out…
World Goth Day Interview
May 22 is World Goth Day, an event that has been celebrated since 2009. We wanted to find out more about this alternative celebration so we interviewed co-founder DJ Cruel Britannia. How do you, as founders, celebrate World Goth Day? This year, DJ Martin Oldgoth likely spent his WGD abroad; he’s had a lot of DJ…
A True Gothic Limousine Service!
For most of the general public, travelling in a limousine is the ultimate in class and luxury. Nothing beats a stretch limo driven by a chauffeur while you quaff champagne (why does everyone ‘quaff’ champagne as opposed to drinking or sipping it?) in the backseat in comfort. Yet this is all terribly boring if you…