Ep378: The History of Goth with John Robb

Описание: John Robb (  / johnrobbofficial  ) , author, journalist and music fanatic discusses his new book "The History of Goth (https://membranes.bandcamp.com/merch/...) " 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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