Join journalist, author, and punk rock musician John Robb for a spoken word show at Monroe’s Live on Tuesday, September 17, at 8pm.
Robb will delve into his life in music, being the first person to interview Nirvana and his latest book, The Heart of Darkness: The History of Goth in this fully seated event at the backstage venue.
Known for his role as bassist and singer for the mid-1980s band The Membranes, Robb began his writing journey with the small-town fanzine Rox.
His career flourished as he contributed to major publications like The Sunday Times, The Observer, The Guardian, The Independent, and The Big Issue, among others.
Notably, he was one of the first journalists to interview Nirvana and is credited with coining the term ‘Britpop.’
In addition to his writing, Robb has become a regular TV and radio presenter, a Tedx speaker, and the founder of the online rock music and pop culture magazine and blog, Louder Than War.
His latest book is the culmination of a decade of research, including countless interviews and an in-depth immersion into the Goth lifestyle.
The Heart of Darkness explores the enduring Goth culture and the historical, social, and political contexts that allowed it to flourish.
From Roman ghost stories to European macabre folk tales, romantic poets, and the original Gothic tribes, Robb traces the allure of the dark side through history.
The book covers the rise of Goth in the late sixties with bands like The Doors, The Velvet Underground, and The Stooges, and continues through to modern influencers on Instagram and TikTok.
Featuring interviews with cultural icons of the era such as, The Cult, Adam Ant, The Cure, and Nick Cave, Robb’s work offers a comprehensive look at one of the most enduring pop cultures of all time.
Don’t miss this evening with John Robb at Monroe’s Live on Tuesday, September 17 at 8pm. Tickets cost €12 and are available at www.monroes.ie
