Feb 8, 2023
John Robb, author, journalist and music fanatic discusses his new book "The History of Goth" by taking us through it's history, rich with art, music and culture.
Topics include:
- Cross continental introductions
- Goth seems to have permeated all forms of music & art
- Summarizing the history of Goth starting with the sacking of Rome in 411 AD
- The tribal nature of Goth and art in general
- Did John feel the culture of Goth wasn’t understood?
- Nick Cave being an elder statesman of Goth
- What were early Goth songs in modern music?
- What constitutes a Goth song?
- Industrial bands (Skinny Puppy, Front 242) being inspired by Goth
- The geographical trends of Goth culture
- The US producing Ramones and The Cramps
- The impulsiveness of The Cramps
- The impact of format of vinyl records on Goth culture
- How did John research and create the History of Goth?
- Goth in present day mainstream art (Wednesday, Tim Burton movies, etc)
- What about Goth is misunderstood?
- John thinks records will continue to rise in value. I don’t.
- The remaining records of John’s collection
- Meeting, interviewing Nirvana and Fugazi
- New bands that John enjoys
- Interview wrap up
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