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Whitby Gothic @whitbygothic.bsky.social · 2h

+++ Rest In Power - Anne Rice - Who was born on this day, the 4th of October 1941. +++ Born Howard Allen Frances O'Brien, other pen names included Anne Rampling & A. N. Roquelaure. V''''V #annerice #interviewwiththevampire #thevampirechronicles #thevampirelestat #otd #vampire #neworleans #gothic

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Whitby Gothic @whitbygothic.bsky.social · 21h

+++ Dug out this stone cold classic film from the vaults last night, which was released in the US, 39 years ago this weekend, in October 1987. +++ #NearDark #LanceHenriksen #neowestern #horror #vampire #vampires #americanhorror

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Whitby Gothic @whitbygothic.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

+++ Wishing a most wonderful 57th birthday to the genre defying Gwen Stefani, who was born on this day, the 3rd of October 1969. +++ #gwenstefani #nodoubt #otd #poprock #poppunk #altrock #electrorock #electro

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Whitby Gothic @whitbygothic.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

+++ Wishing a most wonderful 71st birthday to Philip Oakey, who was born on this day, the 2nd of October 1955. +++ #PhilipOakey #TheHumanLeague #synthpop #electricdreams #otd #dare

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Whitby Gothic @whitbygothic.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

+++ On this day, 44 years ago, the 1st of October 1982, The Damned released their 5th studio album 'Strawberries, via Bronze +++ It reached No15 in the UK, the bands first top 20 album Wondering whose still has the strawberry smell? #TheDamned #OTD #punkrock #goth #punk #newwave #Psychedelicpop

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Whitby Gothic @whitbygothic.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

+++ On this day, 35 years ago, the 30th of September 1991, Nitzer Ebb released their fourth album 'Ebbhead', via Mute in the UK and Geffen in the US. +++ The album was co produced by Alan Wider of Depeche Mode. #nitzerebb #Ebbhead #muterecords #geffen #EBM #electronic #industrialrock #industrial

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Whitby Gothic @whitbygothic.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

+++ 'THUNDERBIRDS' - first aired 61 years ago, on this day, the 30th of September 1965. +++ & which 'T- Bird' is your personal favourite? #Thunderbirds #OTD #internationalrescue #fuzzbox #scifi #gerryanderson

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Whitby Gothic @whitbygothic.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

+++ On this day, 40 years ago, the 29th of September 1986, New Order released their fourth studio album 'Brotherhood', via Factory Records. +++ Mainly notable now for 'Bizarre Love Triangle', which was their breakthrough single in America. #neworder #factoryrecords #otd #stateofthenation

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Whitby Gothic @whitbygothic.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

+++ On this day, 39 years ago, the 28th of September 1987, Depeche Mode released their sixth studio album, 'Music For The Masses' via Mute Records. +++ #depechemode #musicforthemasses #muterecords #synthpop #synth #newwave #electronic #otd #strangelove #behindthewheel #neverletmedownagain

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Whitby Gothic @whitbygothic.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

+++ On this day, 42 years ago, the 27th of September 1984, the German synth pop band Alphaville, released their classic debut studio album 'Forever Young', via Warners. +++ They took their name direct from a 1965 French tech noir film #alphaville #foreveryoung #biginjapan #synthpop #OTD #newwave

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Whitby Gothic @whitbygothic.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

+++ Halloween Is Coming - Its The Most Wonderful Time Of The Year. +++ ;-) & Do the #MonsterMash

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Whitby Gothic @whitbygothic.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

+++ Push it real good... as this is how door's work! +++ "I am the master of my fate, I am the captain of my soul." #invictus William Ernest Henley (1875) #wisewords

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Whitby Gothic @whitbygothic.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

+++ #OTD, the 27th of Sept 1982, Depeche Mode released their second studio album 'A Broken Frame', via Mute. +++ The album was written Martin Gore & was recorded as a trio after the departure of Vince Clarke Alan Wilder had not officially joined yet and does not appear on the album. #depechemode

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Whitby Gothic @whitbygothic.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

+++ Wishing a happy birthday to electronic music pioneer John Foxx, born on this day, the 26th of September 1948, in Chorley Lancashire. +++ John was the original lead singer of the new wave band #Ultravox, before leaving to embark on a solo career in 1980 with the album Metamatic #johnfoxx #otd

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Whitby Gothic @whitbygothic.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

+++ Wishing a most wonderful 75th birthday to Mark HamiIl, who was born on this day, the 25th of September 1951. +++ #markhamill #lukeskywalker #starwars #OTD #scifi #icon

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Whitby Gothic @whitbygothic.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

+++ #OTD, 42 years ago, the 24th of Sept 1984, Depeche Mode released their 4th studio album, 'Some Great Reward', via Mute. +++ It contained the hit single 'People Are People' which did really well in the USA and the classic 'Master And Servant' which enjoys club plays to this day. #depechemode

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Whitby Gothic @whitbygothic.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

+++ On this day, 49 years ago, the 23rd of September 1977, David Bowie released the single 'Heroes', taken from the album of the same name. +++ #davidbowie #heroes #hansa #berlin #OTD

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Whitby Gothic @whitbygothic.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

+++ #OTD, the 23rd of Sept 1983, Siouxsie and the Banshees, released their cover version of The Beatles 'Dear Prudence' +++ It features Robert Smith on guitar, who had replaced John McGeoch It was the Banshees second Beatles cover, as they had already recorded 'Helter Skelter', on the 'The Scream'

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Whitby Gothic @whitbygothic.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

+++ On this day, 48 years ago, the 23rd of September 1978, Blondie released their 3rd studio album 'Parallel Lines', to worldwide acclaim. +++ #Blondie #parallellines #OTD #NewWave #powerpop

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Whitby Gothic @whitbygothic.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

+++ Just announced! +++ #TheJesusandMaryChain & #ThePsychedelicFurs Co - headline - UK Tour January 2027.

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Whitby Gothic @whitbygothic.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

+++ Mabon Blessings To You All Today - 22 Sept 2026 +++ #Mabon, the autumnal equinox, the Feast of the Ingathering, is a Pagan ritual of thanksgiving for the fruits of the earth and a recognition of the need to share them to secure the blessings of the Goddess & the Gods during the coming winter.

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Whitby Gothic @whitbygothic.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

+++ Wishing a most wonderful 69th birthday to Nick Cave, born on this day, the 22nd of September 1957. +++ #nickcave #nickcaveandthebadseeds #TheBirthdayParty #grinderman #otd

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Whitby Gothic @whitbygothic.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

+++ Born #OTD, the 21st of Sept 1866, visionary author H.G.Wells. +++ Its hard to believe that 'The War Of The Worlds' was first published in serial form way back in 1897, the same year as Bram Stoker's Dracula #hgwells #TheWarOfTheWorlds #thetimemachine #TheInvisibleMan #theislandofdoctormoreau

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Whitby Gothic @whitbygothic.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

+++ Rest In Power - Leonard Cohen - who was born on this day, the 21st of September 1934, in Quebec. +++ Andrew Eldritch, named his band “The Sisters Of Mercy” after the 1967 Leonard Cohen Song. #leonardcohen #OTD

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Whitby Gothic @whitbygothic.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

+++ On this day, 50 years ago, the 20th of September 1976, Siouxsie and the her makeshift band, played at the 100 Club, Oxford Street, London & the rest is history +++ Complete with a certain 'Sid Vicious' seen here on drums & Marco Pirroni on guitar #siouxsiesioux #100club #punk #punkrock #OTD

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Whitby Gothic @whitbygothic.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

“Should’ve goneth to Specsavers” ;-)

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Whitby Gothic @whitbygothic.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

+++ On this day, 39 years ago, the 18th of September 1987, The Sisters Of Mercy released the 7" single of 'This Corrosion', on the European mainland via WEA. +++ The UK release followed 3 days later on the 21st. #thesistersofmercy #thiscorrosion #goth #gothic #gothicrock #postpunk #altrock

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Whitby Gothic @whitbygothic.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

+++ Rest In Power - Keith Flint - Born on this day, the 17th of September 1969, & sorely missed by many. +++ #keithflint #theprodigy #OTD

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Whitby Gothic @whitbygothic.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

+++ On this day, 43 years ago, the 16th of September 1983, Gary Numan released his fifth solo studio album, entitled 'Warriors', via Beggars Banquet. +++ #GaryNuman #garynumanwarriors #OTD

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Whitby Gothic @whitbygothic.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

+++ #OTD, the 16th of September 1985, Kate Bush released her truly inspired fifth studio album 'Hounds Of Love' +++ The lines "It's in the trees! It's coming!" from the beginning of the title track are sampled from a seance scene from the 1957 British horror film 'Night of the Demon'. #katebush

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Whitby Gothic @whitbygothic.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

+++ Rest In Power - Marc Bolan - who died #OTD, the 16th of September 1977, aged just 29, in a car crash +++ Bolan never learnt to drive, fearing a premature death & on the night of his death, he was a passenger in a Mini, when the car crashed into a tree. Bolan was killed instantly. #marcbolan

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Whitby Gothic @whitbygothic.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

+++ Born On This Day, the 15th of September 1907, Fay Wray - King Kong (1933). +++ Dubbed the first 'Scream Queen'. After her death in 2004 aged 96, the lights of the Empire State Building were lowered in her honour. #FayWray #KingKong #OTD #ScreamQueen #RKO #MonsterMovie

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Whitby Gothic @whitbygothic.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

+++ You know I hate to ask, but are cats electric? Only mine's broke down and now I've no-one to love! +++ 😉 #graphicdesignfail #cat #cats #catsofbluesky #catpic

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Whitby Gothic @whitbygothic.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

+++ #OTD, the 13th of Sept 1982, Kate Bush released her 4th studio album 'The Dreaming'. +++ Bush is acting as Harry Houdini's wife Bess, holding a key in her mouth, which she is about to pass on to him. Bess Houdini also attempted to communicate with her dead husband Harry via a code. #katebush

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Whitby Gothic @whitbygothic.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

+++ Re-watched 'Children Of Men' last night. - Why do I always forget, what a damn stone cold classic this film is?! +++ Based on the 1992 dystopian novel by English writer P. D. James, set in England in 2021. The 2006 film, is actually set in 2027. #ChildrenOfMen #dystopia #dystopian

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Whitby Gothic @whitbygothic.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

+++ On this day, 46 years ago, the 12th of September 1980, David Bowie released his 14th studio album, Scary Monsters (and Super Creeps). +++ The album's lead single, "Ashes to Ashes", revisited the character of Major Tom from "Space Oddity". #DavidBowie #scarymonsters #OTD #Bowie #AshestoAshes

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Whitby Gothic @whitbygothic.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

+++ Today, the 10th of Sept 2026, is World Suicide Prevention Day +++ if you are somebody who is struggling, please reach out to the nearest passing human, & if you see somebody in distress, please make that intervention #suicidepreventionday #WorldSuicidePreventionDay #suicideprevention #OTD

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Whitby Gothic @whitbygothic.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

+++ On this day, 49 years ago, the 9th of September 1977, Iggy Pop, released his second solo studio album, 'Lust For Life' via RCA. +++ Recorded at #Hansa Tonstudio Berlin, with #DavidBowie in the production seat. #IggyPop #Lustforlife #OTD #ThePassenger #punk #garagerock

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Whitby Gothic @whitbygothic.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

+++ #OTD 60 years ago, the 8th of Sept 1966, Star Trek made its debut +++ Space the final frontier. These are the voyages of the starship Enterprise. Its five-year mission: to explore strange new worlds; to seek out new life & new civilizations; to boldly go where no man has gone before #StarTrek

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Whitby Gothic @whitbygothic.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

+++ Today we are fondly remembering & celebrating the life & music of the electro pioneer Frank Tovey, aka Fad Gadget, who was born on this day, the 8th of September 1956, in London. +++ He was the very first artist signed to Daniel Millers Mute Records. #FadGadget #FrankTovey #muterecords #OTD

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Whitby Gothic @whitbygothic.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

+++ On this day, 47 years ago, the 7th of September 1979, Gary Numan released his debut solo album 'The Pleasure Principle', via Beggars Banquet. +++ #garynuman #thepleasureprinciple #beggarsbanquet #OTD

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Whitby Gothic @whitbygothic.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

+++ #OTD, the 7th of Sept 1979, Siouxsie And The Banshees released their second studio album 'Join Hands' +++ It was the last album with the band's first recorded line-up, as guitarist John McKay & drummer Kenny Morris quit the group after a disagreement at a record store #siouxsieandthebanshees

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Whitby Gothic @whitbygothic.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

+++ On this day, 45 years ago, the 7th of September 1981, Depeche Mode released 'Just Can't Get Enough', as a single, via Mute. +++ It was the final single to be written by founding member Vince Clarke, who departed the band in November 1981. #depechemode #justcantgetenough #muterecords #OTD

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Whitby Gothic @whitbygothic.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

+++ #OTD, the 5th of September 1980, #GaryNuman released his 2nd solo studio album 'Telekon'. +++ It was Gary's 3rd consecutive No. 1 album. It was also the 3rd & final release of what Numan retrospectively termed the "machine" section of his career, alongside 'Replicas' & 'The Pleasure Principle'.

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Whitby Gothic @whitbygothic.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

+++ Born on this day, the 5th of September 1903, Gloria Holden, best known to us as the star of the groundbreaking 1936 Universal Pictures production of 'Dracula's Daughter'. +++ #GloriaHolden #DraculasDaughter #Whitby #OTD #UniversalHorror #WhitbyGothic

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Whitby Gothic @whitbygothic.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

+++ A Very Sad Day in Whitby - as the Whale Bone Arch is removed. +++ #Whitby #NorthYorkshire

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