New Mark Lanegan Book Details COVID Illness
One morning in March 2021 with the second wave of infections ripping through Ireland where he was newly resident, Mark…
"The Reflecting Skin" - Southern Gothic Vampire Film
In The Reflecting Skin it’s the 1950’s, and a young boy living with his troublesome family in rural USA fantasizes…
Hush... Hush, Sweet Charlotte (1964) - Southern Gothic Thriller
The Southern Gothic thriller Hush… Hush, Sweet Charlotte directed and produced by Robert Aldrich. Forty years ago, on the night they were meant to elope, Charlotte Hollis (Bette Davis) found her…Continue Reading →
Bastard Out of Carolina - Southern Gothic Debut
Bastard Out of Carolina, Dorothy Allison’s Southern Gothic debut novel, first published twenty-five years ago, features Ruth Anne (Bone) Boatwright,…
Apocalyptic Film "There Will Be Blood"
A Gothic Western that is often looked at as a heavy apocalyptic film is Paul Thomas Anderson’s There Will be…
Amigo the Devil and Murder by Death Wrap Up Tour
Amigo the Devil and Murder by Death have just wrapped up their Summer 2022 US tour. The two dark-folk acts were supposed to hit the road together in 2020, but…Continue Reading →
Wilma Burgess - Country's First Openly Lesbian Singer
One of the greatest country music singers of the 1960s, Wilma Burgess had a voice that paired well with the…
Cowboy Luggage - Western Bags, Luggage & Briefcases
In our previous two-part blog, we delved into the fascinating realm of gothic westernwear and provided guidance to both men…
Speedbuggy USA Perform "How Soon Is Now"
Official music video by Speedbuggy USA performing “How Soon Is Now”—from the forthcoming full-length album, Sonic West (Rare Bird, 2022). Speedbuggy USA is one of the hardest playing bands in…Continue Reading →
Kyle Polzin - Cowboy Artist
Cowboy Artist Kyle Polzin grew up in South Texas, and began developing his artistic skills at a young age under…