Cemetery Confessions: A Goth Talk Podcast (Dani Ashes)
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| 16 Mar 2014 | 03 - Book Review - A Guide to an American Subculture | 00:35:28 | |
Welcome to our first minisode! This time around I will be revewing Goths: A Guide to an American Subculture | |||
| 02 Sep 2023 | 149: Random Goth Convergence | 02:35:25 | |
This month we speak to YouTube's Random Goth Couple about a range of topics! We consider whether or not goth's love of the 80's has caused it to stagnate, the role of goth aesthetic in popular culture, what the scene is like in Ireland, and even what our favorite Anime's are. We also hear from the bands Cemetery Siren and Allie Frost on All Goth Considered! You can Random Goth Couple on YouTube, IG, and TikTok. Introduction 00:00 Getting Into Goth 1:32 Goth in Ireland 28:10 Random Goth Couple 44:55 Anime 55:45 The History of Goth Culture 1:01:15 Is Goth Dying 1:19:22 Is Goth just an Aesthetic 1:41:50 All Goth Considered 2:08:50 Post Show Musings 2:22:30 | |||
| 02 Jan 2022 | Gender with Obscura Undead | 02:25:15 | |
Herein lies an interview with Dani Ashes by Obscura Undead. We explore the science and philosophy of gender and listen to goth tracks that relate to a meaningful moment in our lives. Be sure to check out their blog, YouTube, Bandcamp, and Twitter.
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| 02 Jul 2017 | 048: Trans Visible Goths | 02:41:05 | |
Welcome to episode 43 of Cemetery Confessions! This month we are talking about subverting gender norms and the role performative aesthetic plays in goth identity, we are reviewing the new album from Selofan, and we are talking about the trans experience within the context of goth culture. Our guests this month are patreon member Abigail and Aurora, who is an author and musician.
News: 16:24 Flamboyant Darkness: Female Fronted Goth Bands Subvert Gender Norms Album Review: 1:13:18 Philosophy Corner: 1:34:14 While the existence of trans people has only recently come into mainstream consciousness in the form of a fight for equal rights, biologists have known for a long time that gender, sexuality, anatomy, and identity are a spectrum both in nature and in homosapiens. Goths too, have a history of subverting heteronormative patriarchal gender norms and expectations, and providing a safe space for those who don’t conform to an essentialist dichotomy. However the debate about whether or not goth culture is, in its current state, truly accepting and progressive, cis-centric and discriminatory, or whether it even has any power at all to reshape culture into an egalitarian community apart from mainstream patriarchy, still rages today. Sinister Suggestions: 2:34:05 Further Reading: | |||
| 02 Nov 2021 | 124: Release the Bats! | 01:36:53 | |
On this episode we sit down with Dave Bats of the legendary California club night Release the Bats to talk about deathrock, fashion and Eva O! Album Review: Sinister Suggestions:
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| 02 May 2024 | 158: Noughties: The Story of Goth in the 2000's | 03:16:06 | |
Why did goths change the way they interacted with outsiders after Columbine, why was fashion of the time starkly different from today, why was gatekeeping part of the scene in the first place, and why weren’t goths allowed to smile before 2010. All this and more as we walk through the story of goth in the late 90’s and early 2000’s with a panel of goths who lived through it. Our guests this month are Jessie Meowser, Jessica and Bruce Lord. If you enjoy the show, please support us on Patreon! Intro 00:00 90's 3:48 Club Scene 11:20 Life in the 2000's 44:25 Columbine and 9/11 1:20:30 Goth Was Just Different 1:37:00 Vampires: 2:05:00 Emo vs. Goth 2:15:40 Find More 2:30:00 Fashion 2:34:08 Mallgoth 2:50:00
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| 02 Jun 2020 | 106: Ageing in Goth | 01:44:34 | |
This episode we continue our special series of episodes by examining what it’s like to age through goth. From external pressure, internal support, and how hard it is to lace up new rocks. Our panel includes GothicSoulFlower, Hedvig Funeral, Mel, and Edward! If you enjoy the show, please consider supporting us on Patreon! | |||
| 02 Nov 2016 | 041 - Clubs | 02:46:34 | |
Welcome to episode 36 of Cemetery Confessions! This month we are discussing yet again if mainstream culture is destroying goth, we have an ostentatiously catty fight between Peter Murphy and Wayne Hussey, we are reviewing the new album from Pride and Fall and we are sitting down with several DJs to discuss the goth club experience and everything that goes along with it. If you enjoy the show, please consider supporting us on Patreon. Our guests this month are DJ Depraved and DJ Dante's Prayer. Check out their horror podcast, "Horrors of the Universe" and see them DJ at Tanz der Nacht.
News: Album Review: 55:25 Red for the Dead, Black for the Mourning Philosophy Corner: 1:14:42 Goth and industrial clubs, arguably the most important aspect of the respective cultures. We explore the drama, music, hierarchies, and behind the scenes work that goes into keeping these communities alive. Further Reading: Sinister Suggestions: 2:32:13 | |||
| 06 Dec 2019 | The Gothquisition 4 | 01:48:42 | |
Prepare your batholes, the Gothquisition has returned to judge the internet for its sins! YouTubers named and shamed, Rebels Market put on blast and all your favorite icons cut down to size. The Inquisitors also compete to decide who knows the most about true cvlt goth music! Goth Points are earned and lost, pastel goths are tarred and feathered, and gatekeepers are put back on the pedestal. Grab your parasols; the shit is about to hit ye olde fan! Our Gothquisitioners are as follows: (in order of photo)
Introductions Roast of Avelina de Moray Being Goth is More than a Teenage Phase 10:04 Song Break: 28:35 Roast of Voltaire 5 Things Wrong with Goth Culture Right Now 40:00 Song Break: 1:04:20 Roast of Jake Munro Goth Quiz 1:11:42 Song Break: 1:38:00 RIP VampireFreaks References:
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| 02 Jul 2020 | 108: We Fixed Reddit | 02:35:03 | |
This month we share embarrassing childhood stories, take on gatekeepers, explore why goth is still relevant and answer r/goths most burning questions! Our guest this month is Lady India! If you enjoy the show, please consider supporting us on Patreon! Introductions Goth in Hot Weather 7:00 What Was Your First Goth Band 14:01 Gatekeeping 21:57 What Place Does Goth Have in the World 40:41 Disliking Labels 58:20 Difficulty Socializing 1:14:05 What Psychology Drove you to Goth 1:31:55 Sinister Suggestions: 2:04:00 | |||
| 06 Jun 2014 | 07 - Corporate Goth | 02:17:25 | |
Welcome to Episode 7 - Corporate Goth
Madame Rose - Goose Island News: Goth Guy Fashion Album Review:
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| 02 Nov 2019 | 095: The New Age of Goth | 01:45:48 | |
On this episode we are exploring the music, fashion, and drama of modern goth. We’ll be delving into anxieties around babybats, the newly popular synth/wave goth music, the divergence of fashion from the music, the relevance of transgression and a lot more about the lived experiences of the modern goth. Our guest this month is Bianca Xunise! You can read about her journey as a black goth, read her interview with Bauhaus, and her comic about why music should be political! If you enjoy the show, please consider supporting us on Patreon!
What’s Old is New Again: The Hipster Goth Revival: Album Review: 1:21:55 Sinister Suggestions: 1:32:00 | |||
| 02 May 2019 | 083: Why So Elitist? | 01:48:23 | |
This week we chat with Gopal Metro, co founder of Bella Morte, Gild the Mourn, Brighter Fires, and his current project Metro Pirate Radio. We spend some time discussing his history as a musician and goth with elitism and gatekeeping and debate whether or not it has a place in the scene. We also tell some personal stories of struggling with depression and suicidal ideation, and how that relates to goth culture. You can get music from Gopal and support his projects by visiting his patreon page. If you enjoy the show, please consider supporting us on Patreon! Introduction to Gopal 2:40 Elitism 15:40 Depression 49:50 Album Review: 1:21:25 Sinister Suggestions: 1:31:40 | |||
| 02 Dec 2022 | 137: The Gothquisition (6) | 02:36:26 | |
They hate us because they ain’t us. The sneering elite return to set the internet straight. Prepare your bathole The Gothquisition is back to rip the poseurs again! Consider supporting us on Patreon
Introduction Song Break: I’m More Goth than You Debate: Is the Cure a Goth Band Song Break: Goth GothQUIZition Song Break: Drunk, Stupid and Goth Elitists of the past Song Break: Gothic Yard Sale Note: We will be taking our yearly hiatus in January so there will be no episode. Patreon members will be invited to a video hangout via zoom that month. Redaction: A previous version of this episode mentioned rebuilding the goth scene 'post-pandemic'. This was in reference to music venues reopening with new health guidelines such as masking and mandating vaccines. However proper context was not provided and the statement could have been misconstrued. As there is a lot of COVID misinformation out there which downplays the serious, deadly nature of the virus that disproportionately impacts marginalized communities, this portion has been removed to avoid inadvertently condoning behavior that puts the health and wellbeing of our community at risk.
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| 02 Apr 2019 | 082: Dance, Ritual and Bodily Autonomy | 02:06:53 | |
This month we are talking about dance! Why does it matter, how does it look for goths vs everyone else, where does it fit within the identity of goth culture, and does it empower bodily agency or do we still have issues within the community. We are also reviewing the new album from Tomb of Love, sinister suggestions and more! Our guest this month is Hayley who’s music project Vellocinate you can find here! If you enjoy the show, please consider supporting us on Patreon! Introduction and Local Scene Chat Creating Goth Worlds Through Dance: 12:43 Album Review: 1:35:00 Sinister Suggestions: 1:51:00 | |||
| 02 Apr 2015 | 018 - Subcultural Ideals | 03:47:33 | |
On this month's show we talk about violence towards goths, we look at the early post punk era, we talk about cemetery desecration, happy goths, and play a game of Poe or goth lyric, and finally we talk about what we truly value as a subculture. Our guest this month is Samantha from YouTube! What are you drinking: -Black Butte 26 -Gothropology Commentary- News: Quick News: Philosophy Corner: We are going to take a hard critical look at behavioural norms and ideals within the goth scene, and look at if hypocrisy exists under the surface. We are going to examine some subcultural ideals and how they affect our behavior. While i have venerated the goth subculture and find it a wonderful beautiful group, I am going to try to take a hard critical look at some aspects of goth this time around for the sake of helping to build a better culture. Sinister Suggestions: -Constantine | |||
| 03 Oct 2014 | 012 - Fashion | 02:39:38 | |
Welcome to episode 11 of Cemetery Confessions! Don't forget to check out our Patreon page to start getting some awesome rewards! Our guest this month is fashion designer Jody Krevens! You can also find her Model Mayhem page here. On this months show we talk about leaving the scene, neo-tribes, club etiquette, goth fashion, and more! What Are You Drinking: -Apothic Dark -Oaktoberfest News: Album Review: Deine Lakaien - Crystal Castles Philosophy Corner: Movie Review: Sinister Suggestions: | |||
| 03 Sep 2024 | I Myself Am Strange and Unusual: Neurodiversity in the Goth Scene | 02:57:10 | |
cover image by @artist_mdc Turns out goths are weird. On this episode we explore the impact of emotional disorders and disabilities like depression, autism, ADHD and chronic illness. We also discuss why goth’s are too obsessed with being technically correct, review the new book Goth Parenting: The Dark Joys of Raising Baby Bats, and interview a gen alpha goth! Our guests are Anastasia of Cemetery Sex and Slings and Arrows, Tay of Sanguine Symphony and Shirthole Please consider supporting us on Patreon! Introductions 00:00 Goth Debate Perverts 8:00 Experience with Disability 32:00 Goth Culture's Neurodivergence 49:20 Depression and Emotional Intelligence 1:10:00 Is Goth Subversive 1:43:15 Fashion and Goths of Color 2:12:30 Conclusion 2:34:45 Book Review 2:39:45 Gen Alpha Goth 2:44:40 | |||
| 02 Sep 2017 | 050: Fetish and the Kinky Goth | 02:24:35 | |
This month we are discussing what elements create a goth identity and how we define them, we review the new album from A Thousand Hours, and we dive into the world of BDSM and Kink as we explore how those lifestyles and symbols relate to and interact with goth culture. Our guest is Victor Moregore!
News: 10:32 Album Review: 1:01:54 Philosophy Corner: 1:17:33 Goth has an older history with the S&M community than one might think. In the 80’s these sex shops were a refuge for goths, punks, and alternatives alike, both as a safe space for expression and one of the few options to buy and modify alternative clothing. S&M was also seen in several deathrock and goth micromedia outlets, from music videos by bands like Nervous Gender, to transgressive publications like Propoganda Magazine, to full blown communities like the one centered around psychic TV. Even today, clubs that cater to BDSM clientele often host goth nights, blurring the lines between where goth and explicitly sexually deviant lifestyles start and end. Both BDSM and goth share lifestyle components, and both have seen their sartorial style, mined by pop artists and fashion lines, in an attempt add a darker edge to the mundanity of mainstream aesthetic, as if goth and BDSM were simply spectacular styles to be appropriated for similarly vacuous purposes. So on today’s episode, I’d like to explore those boundaries of style, community, and lifestyle, to see where these two cultures crossover and where they diverge. Sinister Suggestion: Vampire Journals References: Outtakes | |||
| 03 Jul 2023 | 145: Facing Nostalgia, Again (Part 1) | 02:33:34 | |
We’re taking a trip down memory lane in this 2 part episode. First up we’re talking about Music from the Succubus Club and Inkubus Sukkubus. We discuss the impact of these albums in our lives and the scene, breakdown the song structure, joke about vampires and fall down numerous ADHD rabbit holes. Our guests are Azy Bats and Ryan! If you enjoy the show and want to hear this months exclusive bonus episode, head over to Patreon! Music from the Succubus Club 2:00 Wytches - Inkubus Sukkubus 1:05:00 All Goth Considered 2:14:00 | |||
| 03 Oct 2022 | 135: Talking Death | 02:14:17 | |
On this episode we speak with Mandy of Keeper and TalkDeath about death technology, dealing with nihilism, what legacy means to us and how meditation on death puts into focus what’s important in our lives. We also have All Goth Considered from Obscura Undead, Sinister Suggestions and more! If you enjoy the show please consider supporting us on patreon! Philosophers on Death 00:00 Mandy on Subculture 6:25 Mandy’s Death Work 11:45 Engaging with Death 19:00 Does Legacy Matter 28:10 Death Technology 40:30 Nihilism and Anxiety 55:10 When Friends are Mourning 1:06:20 End of Life 1:12:55 Meditating on Death 1:24:20 All Goth Considered 1:30:10 Sinister Suggestions 1:51:40 References: Sinister Suggestions: Previous Death Episodes: | |||
| 17 Jan 2018 | Bonus: The Birthday Party | 01:03:07 | |
| 02 Jul 2016 | 037 - Goth Around The World Pt 1 | 02:46:55 | |
This month we are talking about two instances of cultural commodification, a goth hate crime , scene drama, and we are reviewing the new album from winter severity index. Finally for the philosophy corner we are starting a short series on goth around the world by interviewing goths from Lituania and Puerto Rico, about their experience with the goth culture. If you enjoy the show, please consider supporting us on Patreon. Our Top 3 Bands 1:30 News: The Story of the Racist Hoodie 14:22 Album Review: 1:21:10 Winter Severity Index - Human Taxonomy Interviews: 1:40:27 Nino, AKA DJ Vampire Kiss is a DJ and promoter from Georgia Tbilisi, half Gregorian half Lithuanian. She has already made her debut in Lithuania, Italy, and Belorusia. Apart from her magic practices in the music industry, VK is a locally well-known model.
DJ VK's playlist of local musicians. 2:01:03 Naelle Devannah is from Puerto Rico. She is an incredible artist and prolific YouTuber, makeup artist and photographer. Her work has been featured in Darkfaery Subculture Magazine, Gothic Noir Magazine, Revista Cruce, Exprésate (Featured in TV show as a painter in 2006) as well as many other paper magazines and webzines. I’ve also participated in several gallery exhibitions including Políticas del Cuerpo en el Siglo XX, 1er Certamen de Arte Contemporáneo, Medio de Visión.
Here is her list of bands from Puerto Rico. Sinister Suggestions: 2:39:55 | |||
| 02 Mar 2016 | 033: The Blogging Goth | 03:02:35 | |
This month we are going to spend a lot of time talking about music, its relevance in the goth scene today, some of the history and evolution of the genre, and some of our favorite albums. We are going to review the newest album from the band Savages, and at the end of the show, we have an interview with The Blogging Goth, in which we discuss the concept of hate crimes, the goth scene in England, and WGW among other topics. Our guests this month are Michelle and Trae! If you enjoy the show, please consider supporting us on Patreon. ~Our Favorite Albums 2:00 News: -Traditional Goth is Dead, Long Live Modern Goth 26:57 Album Review: 1:42:15 Interview: We sit down with Tim Sinister over at The Blogging Goth, to talk about elitism, WGW, hate crimes, goth culture in England, and other hot topics. Sinister Suggestions: 2:51:42 | |||
| 02 Dec 2023 | 153: Juicy Juicy: Cemetery Comrades | 02:23:18 | |
Azy, Ryan and Trae get together to discuss what the future of goth holds and whether goth music has gone stale. Obscura Undead, YouTube, Bandcamp If you enjoy the show and want to hear this months exclusive bonus episode, head over to Patreon!
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| 02 Apr 2018 | 059: The Death of Goth | 02:35:32 | |
Welcome back to Cemetery Confessions! This month we will be talking about the state of the scene and whether or not it’s declined over the last 10 years, we’ll be chatting about modern goth music, reviewing the new album from Cruz De Navajas, responding to some listener feedback, sinister suggestions and more! If you enjoy the show, please consider supporting us on Patreon. Our guest this month is Dez, who runs the incredible DIY record label Occult Whispers, which you can find on Big Cartel, Bandcamp, and Facebook
The State of the Music Business 9:45 The Death of Goth: Goths in the 90's vs. Now 1:03:47 Album Review: 1:50:15 Sinister Suggestions: 2:03:56 | |||
| 16 Nov 2018 | 074: Is Goth Apolitical? | 02:05:17 | |
We have a special episode for you this week, we are back with a full panel to discuss one of the most contentious topics related to goth. In a climate where it is becoming increasingly difficult to talk to those who don’t share our views, what role does goth play? Transgressive and activist counterculture, or impartial music tribe? Does denying the political roots and inclinations of goth culture lend itself to infiltration by racist and sexist ideologies? Our panel this month consists of Abigail, Dani, Nephilim, Trae, and Zakkarri If you enjoy the show, please consider supporting us on Patreon! I’ve avoided dividing the episode into timestamped sections, as the the conversation is loosely structured, each portion of the episode continuously builds upon the previous on, and they are wide ranging in and of themselves. As always thank you for listening and supporting the show by telling your friends about us or jumping on patreon!
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| 02 Oct 2019 | 093: Hail Satan! | 01:54:56 | |
Esotericism and mysticism have always been high on the list, right next to atheism, when it comes to the religious views of goths. On this episode we take a look at the long maligned and oft pejoratively goth associated, Satanism. We’ll be speaking with members of the Satanic coven Satanhaus about their link to goth, their beliefs, their practices and their philosophy. Our guests this episode are Evyn and Thom of Satanhaus! If you enjoy the show, please consider supporting us on Patreon!
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| 12 Oct 2015 | Interview: Jillian Venters | 00:50:00 | |
For this special episode we have a chat with Jillian Venters, aka The Lady of the Manners. Jillian is the author of the book, Gothic Charm School: An Essential Guide for Goths and Those Who Love Them, as well as the webmistress for the advice blog of the same name. On this episode we speak with her about some criticisms of her book, discuss the validity of neo-tribes such as health goth, and chat about various goth topics and general nerdery. Kickstarter: Fantasy Coloring Books | |||
| 02 Jun 2016 | 036 - Aging in Youth Culture | 02:54:32 | |
Welcome to episode 31 of Cemetery Confessions! On this month’s episode we are talking about the lineage of deathrock music, the controversy over cemeteries at Whitby Goth Weekend, and we are sitting down for a chat with several lovely ladies about aging in the goth scene and what that looks like from a cultural and individual perspective. Our guests this month are Jez, Elizabeth, and Christine. If you enjoy the show, please consider supporting us on Patreon. News: The History of Deathrock 5:05 Philosophy Corner: 57:22 This month, as you know, we are talking about ageing in spectacular youth culture. Over time there have been a growing number of academics researching and studying the aging demographic of subcultures, and as someone who intends to grow old as a goth, and respects my elders, I thought it was high time we sat down with some seasoned goths to explore their involvement and identity in the goth culture. References: Voicemail from Joe 2:35:40 Sinister Suggestions: 2:43:20 | |||
| 16 Jul 2018 | 066: Tara Vanflower on 90's Goth | 01:17:13 | |
We sit down with Tara for a wide ranging interview this week! We start by discussing her resistance to the goth label, she tells some stories from her touring experience about elitism and Marilyn Manson, we get into comparing the current music scene with the 90's, she let's us into some personal stories with family life and living with illness, and we talk about her new book and music projects! You can find Lycia on Bandcamp and you can find Tara's published works on Amazon. If you enjoy the show, please consider supporting us on Patreon. Order Now: Limited Edition Cemetery Confessions Patches! | |||
| 16 Jun 2019 | 086: The Secret Life of Goths | 01:38:09 | |
This month we sit down with DJ Mistress McCutchan and DJ Batty von Bats of the Cat vs Bat podcast! In true goth style, we kick back with a few drinks and air our opinions about all aspects of the scene. Scene drama, DJ ethics, identity in the “real world”, philosophy, politics and more. So grab your favorite libation, have a seat with us and enjoy! | |||
| 02 Apr 2014 | 04 - Elitism | 03:07:26 | |
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| 03 Apr 2024 | 157: The Goth Umbrella: Gatekeepers, Poseurs and Historicity | 02:01:11 | |
We're speaking with Natasha Sharf about goth drama, debating whether goth is an umbrella term or not, exploring the impact of goth fashion leaking into the mainstream and much more! Authored Books | Prog Magazine | Young Limbs Numb Hymns If you enjoy the show, please support us on Patreon! Intro 00:00 Turning Goth 2:41 Is goth too serious 11:00 Influence 20:30 Meltdown Magazine 25:28 What is Goth Music 35:30 The Goth Umbrella 45:55 Goth Fashion and Transgression 59:34 How has Goth Changed 1:08:38 Music 1:17:15 Sexism 1:27:00 Goth vs. Gothic 1:31:30 Zines 1:33:00 Outro 1:41:30 Post Show Musings 1:46:30 | |||
| 02 Apr 2021 | 118: Latine Goth | 02:10:24 | |
This month we invite DJs and musicians from different parts of Latin America on to talk about what it’s like to be part of the local and global community. Our guests are Alexandra, Christian, Dani, Marima, and Tirza!
Introductions What is goth 26:25 Is goth too European? 45:48 How are you treated where you live? 1:03:00 Goth families 1:19:00 What are the themes of Latinx music? 1:28:40 Do goths outside Latin America recognize that scene? 1:42:00 References: | |||
| 02 Feb 2018 | 055: Not Goth Enough | 01:52:33 | |
This week we will be discussing why baby bats feel they don’t have what it takes to be goth and how that drives them to try and change it. We will be reviewing the new album from azar swan, discussing the goth scene in Second life, reading listener feedback and more. News: 3:00 Album Review: 35:50 Second Life: State of the Union 52:48
Listener Feedback 1:00:44 Sinister Suggestions: 1:22:45 Outtakes | |||
| 19 Aug 2014 | Interview with The Awakening | 00:39:47 | |
Welcome to a very special episode of Cemetery Confessions! On today's episode I interview Ashton Nyte of The Awakening, and Rose Mortem of Rose Mortem Clothing. We discuss the new album, the recent tour, why Peter Murphy is so frustrating, the state of the goth scene, advice for starting your own business, and a lot more. Also be sure to check out the new merchandise over at The Awakening's website. | |||
| 02 Mar 2021 | 117: Gothic Parlor | 02:35:54 | |
Remember when goth gatherings existed? Wax nostalgic no more! You are cordially invited to join us at my estate in the woods. Dress yourself in your most comfortable finery, pour your favorite beverage and watch out for the candelabras. As we sit around our ornately carved table dripping in crushed velvet as we discuss Marilyn Manson, Big Dick Goth Boyfriends, and whether or not the ocean is soup. Our guests this episode are Michelle and Carol! References: | |||
| 02 Sep 2014 | 011 - Discrimination | 02:59:43 | |
We have just launched our Patreon Page! You can receive awesome prizes and also support the podcast at the same time! Be sure to go have a look. What are you Drinking: News: Quick News: Album Review: Philosophy Corner: -Dealing With Discrimination- Examples of discrimination towards goths: Sources used for Understanding Discrimination: Sinister Suggestion: | |||
| 02 Nov 2022 | 136: From Sound to Subculture | 05:06:37 | |
How can goth be consistently distinctive when it’s so musically diverse? If goth is all about the music, how does that transform a group of people into a community based subculture? How do social spaces give rise to meaningful cultural substance? Can industrial, gothic metal and more be considered goth music? We’ll look at these questions and more in our extensive discussion of the book ‘Goth Music: From Sound to Subculture’. We feature brand new music on All Goth Considered from Obscura Undead! To support the show please head over to our Patreon! Introduction 00:00 Goth is Organized Around Music 5:43 What the Hell is Goth Music 10:05 Quantifying Goth Music 51:22 Glocal 1:09:00 Actor Network Theory 1:24:10 SMASL 1:137:17 Hauntology 1:45:56 Sticky Nodes 1:54:00 Chronotopes 2:18:46 Lacan and Transcending Death 2:55:21 Semiotic Significance 3:20:40 Agential Realism and Social Chronotopes 3:25:32 Praxis 3:31:13 Ironic Imagination 3:37:08 Closing Thoughts 3:53:21 All Goth Considered 4:45:37 References: | |||
| 16 Jul 2019 | 088: Carpe Noctem | 00:50:04 | |
This week we feature an important piece of 90's goth culture, Carpe Noctem Magazine. We sit down with Thom, co-founder of Carpe Noctem, to talk about his experience with Zine publication, horror culture, and forging a way forward in today's crowded media field. You can find all of Thom's work on his website. You can get the Carpe Noctem Interviews here: If you enjoy the show, please consider supporting us on Patreon! | |||
| 01 Feb 2016 | 032 - Vampires | 03:40:52 | |
Welcome to episode 27 of Cemetery Confessions! On this month’s episode we explore why teenagers don’t feel the need to rebel, and how that plays into subculture movements, we hear an argument against goths appreciating Halloween, and we take a look at goth taught us about feminism. We have a review of the new album from Zotz, and for the philosophy corner, we are taking a look at vampires and their influence on and reflection of society and culture. Natalie Rose is our guest this month! If you enjoy the show, please consider supporting us on Patreon. ~Introductions~ News: -Teenagers No Longer Rebel 12:40 Quick News: -So Much Death 1:45:57 Album Review: Zotz - Amagura 1:54:23
Philosophy Corner: 2:14:37 Natalie walks us through the history of the vampire, the depth and breadth of the character, and the process with which to write your own vampire mythology. -More about GothCast 3:33:56 | |||
| 30 Jun 2014 | 08 - Goth Music | 02:56:03 | |
Welcome to Episode 8, the one about goth music! On today's show our special guest is DJ Gomez. Don't forget to like our Facebook Page!
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| 04 Oct 2023 | 150: What we Learned from the World's Largest Goth Survey | 02:17:46 | |
We speak with Emma to uncover the insights gleaned from her PhD study, which surveyed thousands of goths across dozens of countries! We’ll explore the relationship of death to goth identity, what truly makes goth fashion unique, debate the role the internet has played in the development of goth culture and more. Read her article here, on page 74. If you enjoy the show and want to hear this months exclusive bonus episode, head over to Patreon!
Intro 00:00 Origin story 3:15 Study Results and Methodology 7:00 Role of Death and the Past in Goth 27:15 Resistance to the "mainstream" 42:23 Goth Fashion Through Plenitude 49:20 Semiotics and Appropriation 1:02:18 Socio-Aesthetic 1:14:45 The Internet 1:19:00 Aging in Goth 1:31:30 Post Show Musings 1:55:30 References: | |||
| 02 Feb 2025 | Schwarze Szene: Central Europe's Dark Music (feat. Andre of The Wave of Things) | 01:50:48 | |
We are taking a journey to Central Europe to speak with Andre from The Wave of Things. Throughout our tour we'll be exploring the music and scene of central and eastern Europe, discussing the variation of subcultural expression from country to country and debate whether music can be objectively goth. Our guest this episode is Andre of The Wave of Things and Deus Faust. If you enjoy the show, please support us on Patreon! Intro 00:00 Getting Into Goth 2:15 The Wave of Things 17:00 Darker in Central Europe 26:15 What is Goth 1:01:00 The Wave of the Future 1:16:16 Entangled and Embedded, Subcultural Music 1:27:00 References: | |||
| 02 Mar 2017 | 044 - Gothic Literature | 02:24:30 | |
Welcome to episode 39 of Cemetery Confessions! This month we are discussing the history of Gothic Literature, its connection to goth, and how goth culture has been shaped by The Gothic. We also discuss the history of goth fashion, and the influence mainstream fashion trends have had on goth. Finally we are reviewing the newest album from Drab Majesty. If you enjoy the show, please consider supporting us on Patreon. Our guests this month are Adrienne and Michelle!
News: 4:25 Album Review: 46:00 Philosophy Corner: 1:05:54 Much like the characters in Gothic fiction who are oft prone to sticking around or coming back after death, so too Gothic Literature refuses to remain buried and forgotten. Generally agreed to have been conceptualized with The Castle of Otranto, the first wave of Gothic fiction, as it were, was from 1760-1780, and the better known second wave at the end of the 19th century, produced many works with which we remain familiar, including Dracula, Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde, and The Picture of Dorian Grey. Today The Gothic continues to cycle through culture with new twists and new existential terrors with films such as Crimson Peak, books such as Prince Lestat and the Realms of Atlantis, as well as pop culture, music, art, clothing, and of course, the goth subculture. References: | |||
| 17 Aug 2023 | 148: Music Mausoleum - Voyna | 01:29:30 | |
We are reviewing the newest album from Voyna as well as a new crop of fresh darkwave, post-punk and goth releases. We also hear from Azy Bats as they interview Lovataraxx, Pleasure Victim and Happy Phantom! Album Review: Sinister Suggestions: 49:00 All Goth Considered 1:06:15 | |||
| 02 Jan 2019 | The Birthday Party 2 | 01:25:13 | |
We are back with a surprise episode during our hiatus, made possible by everyone over on our Patreon! Thank you for going on a journey with me this year, I look forward to more shows and more great conversations in 2019! | |||
| 16 Mar 2020 | 101: Nightbreed Recordings on Goth | 01:09:36 | |
On this episode original goth Trevor shares his thoughts on why goth today is stronger than it ever has been. We chat about his experience with goth in the 80’s and 90’s, the relevance of DIY and music to goth today, the danger that comes with being different in society, hear stories about Suspiria, starting Nightbreed and more! Our guest this month is Trevor Bamford, who’s work you can find at Nightbreed Recordings, and listen to his music projects Death Party UK, Chaos Bleak and The Angelfire Project as well as the streaming Nightbreed Radio.
Goth in the 80’s The Evolution of the Music Industry 5:30 Relevance of Compilations 20:10 DIY or Die 30:15 Why the 90’s Were the Most Goth 34:20 Goth Discrimination and Transgression 43:55 Understanding Music Theory 56:00 | |||
| 02 Mar 2023 | 139: Gatekeeping Mallgoths | 02:55:07 | |
This episode we return to form by settling down in the gothic parlor for a wide ranging discussion on goth. The history of mallgoth, the relevance of gatekeeping, how to run an event, body shaming and aesthetic expectations and more! We also have a new batch of band recommendations, Azy Bat’s All Goth Considered and more. Our guests are Julian Black (linktree) and Candace Midnight. You can also find the Arcane Vampire Ball here. 00:00 Intro 7:22 Arcane Vampire Ball 13:40 Vampires 26:06 Local Flavor 31:48 Gothic Takeover at Lakeside 37:30 Aesthetic Expectations 55:50 Advice for New Blood 1:07:05 Safe Spaces 1:15:10 Gatekeeping and Mallgoths 1:46:30 Goths Future 1:54:28 More Gatekeeping 2:02:00 More Mallgoth Sinister Suggestions 2:12:20 References: | |||
| 02 Feb 2024 | 154: Gothic Art | 01:56:31 | |
On this episode we speak with Vincent and Victor about their project, Gothe Residency of the Arts. We’ll debate the place of AI art, explore whether goth can still transgress or has become too safe, wax poetic about the role of art in the goth community and more. If you enjoy the show and want to hear this months exclusive bonus episode, head over to Patreon! Intro 00:00 Guest Introductions 2:30 What is GROTA 12:20 Why GROTA 22:15 Art and the Internet 27:42 Inclusivity and Gatekeeping 39:30 Dark Market 43:30 AI Art 49:10 Philosophy of Art 1:10:15 Is goth too safe 1:21:23 Post Show Musings 1:40:15 References: | |||
| 03 Jun 2024 | 160: Gen Z vs. Millennials: Who's the Better Goth | 02:33:41 | |
Cover Photo by Pascal Bauret https://www.instagram.com/pascal.de.paris.fotos/ It’s the battle of decades. How do Gen Z and Millennials define goth differently, has goth lost it’s mystery and magic when we can access everything online, what makes us cringe, where does each group stand on gatekeeping and politics, how do we go about including new genres of music under the goth umbrella, why do my knees hurt when I wake up in the morning? All this and more on this months episode of Cemetery Confessions! Our guests are Caitlyn of Corlyx and Kayla of Scum Please support us on Patreon! Intro 00:00 Goth Adjacent Music 9:00 Internet and Magic 23:00 Goth Ideology 1:13:26 Is Goth Muisc Based 1:31:00 Lifestyle 1:47:20 Generational Divide 2:01:00 Post Show Musing 2:17:00 References: | |||
| 02 Oct 2016 | 040 - The Internet vs. Goth | 03:29:28 | |
This month we are focusing very specifically on the internet and its relation to goth. We are discussing what tumblr has to say about the death of subculture, we are reviewing the new album from the band Bitumen, and for we are going to breakdown goth’s storied history with the internet and explore what effect it may have had on cultural participation, and individual identity construction. If you enjoy the show, please consider supporting us on Patreon. Our guests this month are Barnaby (Mister Owl) and Trae.
Our Top 3 Websites 2:40 News: 21:18 Album Review: 1:05:55 Philosophy Corner: 1:32:03 Traditionally speaking, before the internet became ubiquitous, sociologists considered diffusion vital to the survival of subculture. For goth in the 80’s there was a heavy reliance on zine’s and newsletters for the transfer of information and facilitation of discourse. Ironically, now that we have an efficient medium for such diffusion, many claim that medium is ushering in the death of subculture. Despite the general angst or love surrounding the internet, surprisingly little qualitative or statistically significant data on the effect of the internet on goth or subcultures in general is available. This month we add to that discussion, as we explore the nature of the internet, the facilitation of identity construction, the debate between structured culture and post-subcultural groupings, cultural capitol, and more. References: | |||
| 19 Apr 2015 | 019 - Are Goths Individuals + Music | 01:01:55 | |
On this bonus episode, we talk about how to be an individual within a larger group, and we review the new album form Qntal. | |||
| 02 Mar 2025 | How *NOT* to be a Goth | 04:25:10 | |
On this episode we dive deep into the new book 'How to be a Goth'. We'll talk about the shift from subculture to mainstream adoption, argue about celebrities being 'goth-coded', debate if high fashion can be goth, and a lot more. Please forgive the audio issues in the first half of the episode. If you enjoy the show, please support us on patreon!
Introducing the Book 00:00 Introducing the Author 18:25 Real Goths Sacked Rome 20:10 Gothcore or Goth Subculture? 51:00 Baby Bats 1:25:15 Can High Fashion be Goth? 1:40:36 We Finally Get Angry 1:59:50 What is Goth PT. 1 2:24:00 Aging in Goth 2:44:30 What is Goth PT. 2 3:10:00 Buy from Goths 3:26:00 Interior Decorating 3:42:50 Closing thoughts 3:58:00
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| 02 Jun 2018 | 063: The Clothing of a Culture | 01:46:43 | |
This month we discuss the inside come out, how do sartorial idioms represent the music and metaphysical substrate of goth, both as personal expression and discursive space. We also touch on how depression and being a baby bat influence how we interpret and display the markers of goth. We review the new album from Sackcloth and Ashes, add our sinister suggestions, and more! If you enjoy the show, please consider supporting us on Patreon. Our guest this month is Zakkarii of Living the Strange Life
News: 2:55 The Value of Being Different Album Review: 1:15:35 Sashcloth and Axes - M.A.R.K. -13 Sinister Suggestions: 1:32:00 | |||
| 02 Feb 2023 | 138: Gothic Gangster | 02:51:54 | |
This month we are chatting with Trever Aeon, a goth professional wrestler about how his passion for wrestling and love of goth music. We also have a long form album review for the of bleached cross, sinister suggestions, and Azy returns with All Goth Considered! To support the show please head over to our Patreon! Our guest this month is Trever Aeon! You can find his website here along with Twitter, IG and Facebook.
Intro 00:00 Getting into goth 3:44 Being goth in wrestling 9:22 How did the Gothic Gangster come to be 20:35 Storytelling 35:25 Goth clubs 47:27 Body Image 55:00 Wrestling stories 1:01:30 Goth stuff 1:11:00 Album Review 1:21:30 Sinister Suggestions 2:00:25 All Goth Considered 2:22:50 Chatting Covid 2:43:30 Outro | |||
| 02 Apr 2020 | 102: Why Does Goth Music Matter? | 01:36:26 | |
We are chatting about why goth music is so important to the culture, if it’s the most important feature of our community and by what standards we make that determination. We also review the new album from Double Echo! Our guest this month is Jennifer Groke! You can find their art and content on YouTube, Facebook and IG.
Is music objective? 6:45 Music consumption under capitalism 18:25 “Lifestyle” is culturally constructed 28:50 Music is not bigoted 35:05 Goth as a youth subculture 51:25 Album Review: 1:11:00 Sinister Suggestions: 1:25:00 | |||
| 02 May 2018 | 061: Gothic vs Goth | 01:29:47 | |
This month we are exploring the relationship between The Gothic and goth; from runway fashion, to mysticism, literature, philosophy and more, we’ll be discussing how we determine where goth ends and Gothic begins, and what practical effect we see on street fashion and gothic bodies at club events. We are also going to review the newest album from the band Annex, give our sinister suggestions, and chat about social media. If you enjoy the show, please consider supporting us on Patreon. Our guest this month is blogger Caroline Carnivorous!
Introductions Goth Amino 11:00 News: 13:19 References: Album Review: 58:45 Sinister Suggestions: 1:15:15 | |||
| 17 May 2023 | 142: Music Mausoleum - The Cemetary Girlz | 01:38:51 | |
Dedicated in memoriam of Sanctus Manium. You can donate to funeral costs here. We are reviewing the new album from The Cemetary Girlz, reviewing 15 recent releases and hearing from Azy Bats as they interview Aux Animaux, Antipole, and Hororhaus. If you enjoy the show and want to hear this months exclusive bonus episode, head over to Patreon! 00:00 Album Review 37:20 Sinister Suggestions 1:06:40 All Goth Considered 1:30: 45 In Memoriam Sinister Suggestions: | |||
| 16 Nov 2019 | 096: The Evolution of Goth | 02:00:22 | |
This episode we are reviewing the claims in Karl Spracklen’s new book: The Evolution of Goth Culture: The Origins and Deeds of the New Goths.
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| 16 Sep 2019 | 092: Death Positive: Of Deep and Liquid Rest | 01:04:31 | |
This month we are talking about death with our guest Bess Lovejoy, author of the book Rest in Pieces: The Curious Fates of Famous Corpses. As the season changes, we turn our thoughts to death and decay. Where does mortality fit into our modern lives, what can we learn from the ways we’ve treated the dead in the past, and how can we prepare ourselves for our own demise. All this and more with author Bess Lovejoy.
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| 02 Jan 2016 | 031 - Ghosts, Goths, and Graveyards | 01:16:51 | |
Since this month's episode of Cemetery Confessions is for Patreon members only due to the hiatus; I am sharing this wonderful interview that we did with Patrick at The Big Seance Podcast. For full show notes and links, head over to the Big Seance Post. | |||
| 16 May 2014 | 06 - Mother's Day | 00:46:17 | |
Welcome to a special Mother's Day episode! We talk about relationships, marriage, and child rearing, all through a goth lens. | |||
| 02 Apr 2022 | 129: La Carmina The Traveling Goth | 02:02:23 | |
This month we talk about how to travel around the world as a goth, Satanism in Japan, the satanic panic and more with La Carmina! We also review the new album from Deathhawk. You can pre-order La Carmina’s new book here, or read her travel blog and find her social media and more at lacarmina.com If you enjoy the show, please support us on Patreon intro Japanese goth 7:20 Gothic Lolita 14:06 Style Subcultures 18:18 Travel Guide 22:40 History of Satanism 47:20 Satanism Around the World 49:30 Satanic Panic 52:35 More on Satanism 1:04:45 What Concerns and Excites you About Goth this Year 1:14:15 Album Review 1:20:00 Sinister Suggestions 1:35:00 References: | |||
| 08 Oct 2024 | Goth Drama: An Interview with Veronika Sorrow | 01:55:46 | |
Our conversation this month takes many a twist and turn as we cover the life and times of Veronika Sorrow. From her dark origins, to her Siouxsie Sioux cover band, her 80's retro shop MeowMeowz, and her eventual departure from the goth scene. MeowMeowz: meowmeowz Nocturna: nocturnasiouxsie Support us on Patreon: https://pateron.com/cemeteryconfessions
Getting into Goth 00:00 Music Projects 9:45 Goth Clubs 31:49 MeowMeowz 51:45 Leaving Goth 1:06:12 Post Show Musings 1:30:20
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| 20 May 2024 | Music Mausoleum: Attrition | 02:13:13 | |
On this episode we discuss why no one knows what the hell 'darkwave' is, explore Trae's piano fetish, oh and we review some albums as well. Of note: This episode was recorded before the tragic death of Steve Albini, which is why this was not brought up during our discussion of his various projects. If you enjoy the show, please support us on Patreon!
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| 03 Sep 2019 | 091: Goth Talk | 02:06:01 | |
Are goths just normal people in spooky clothing? Do we care too much about old music? Has deathrock become too much of a stereotype to have anything to say? We are exploring these questions and having a good old fashioned goth chat. We’ll also review the new album from Dune Messiah, share our Sinister Suggestions and more! Our guests this month are Andi and Michelle! If you enjoy the show, please consider supporting us on Patreon! Do we care too much about old music? 2:50 Are we just normal people in spooky clothing? 27:20 Is deathrock too stereotypical? 1:08:00 The Goth Utopia 1:11:45 Album Review: 1:37:40 Sinister Suggestions: 1:51:20 | |||
| 02 Jun 2015 | 021 - Mental Illness | 03:21:22 | |
Welcome to episode 19 of Cemetery Confessions, on this episode we discuss how the age of social media has affected the subculture, the post punk era, happy goths, and punk rock. We are reviewing the new album from :Wumpscut:, and for the philosophy corner we are taking a look how to deal with, identify, and live with mental illness. You can view the full show notes here: http://www.thebelfry.rip/blog/2015/5/31/mental-illness-cemetery-confessions-019 | |||
| 16 Feb 2019 | 079: Sam Rosenthal | 00:51:22 | |
This week we chat with Sam Rosenthal of Black Tape for a Blue Girl and Projekt Records about his perspective on the scene during the 90’s, the state of the music industry, his philosophy on the meaning of life and a lot more! Check out his Patreon page here! | |||
| 17 Jul 2023 | 146: Facing Nostalgia, Again (Part 2) | 02:22:21 | |
We continue our journey through our babybat memories with 2 more albums: Saviouir Machine s/t and Collide - Beneath the Skin. We also feature a new track from Circomversor. Our guests are Azy Bats and Ryan! If you enjoy the show and want to hear this months exclusive bonus episode, head over to Patreon! Intro 00:00 Saviouir Machine 2:15 Collide - Beneath the Skin 39:00 Circumversor - Winter in Berlin 2:07:10 Outro 2:21:00 | |||
| 04 May 2015 | 020 - Goth Without a Scene | 03:34:38 | |
On this month's episode we talk about public discrimination, if music has any meaning to the goth subculture, and why Peter Murphy is so arrogant. We are reviewing the new album from The Rezillos, and finally we talk about leaving the goth scene, and what it's like to be goth without social participation. Our guest this month is Moose, aka DJDirtyMessiah Thanks for supporting us on Patreon! 15:50 Big Announcment: The Belfry Network is not live on iTunes and the new website. 17:00 What Are you Drinking: 23:00 News: -Cybergoth kicked out of pub 26:00 Quick News: -Twin Peaks reboot 1:54:35 Album Review: The Rezillos return with their first album since 1978. 2:00:35 Philosophy Corner: 2:15:30 It's been said, the core of goth culture revolves around the club. That is where we meet, mingle, create friendships, express ourselves, and explore the culture. However what happens for those who don't have a goth club, or those who are disabled, or have multiple children, or a 60 hour a week job etc. What happens when we get fed up withthe local scene due to infighting or politics? How do you carry on in your daily life, still knowing who you are in your "gothdom" without needing that coveted approval. Listener Response 1 -Listener Feedback and E-mails- 3:21:00 ~Bloopers~
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| 02 Mar 2015 | 016 - Afro Goth | 03:16:27 | |
This month we talk about becoming a goth at a late age, being goth in the 80’s, what to do if your parents reject you, and we have some movie and TV news. We review the new Blutengel album and for the philosophy corner we are talking about racism in and out of the goth scene. Email us: CemeteryConfessions@gmail.com Please visit our Patreon page and consider signing up for some awesome rewards! Our Guest: We redefine goth. 20:00 News: Becoming Goth After 30 31:00 11 Things You'll Understand as a Goth in the 80's 43:00 How to Deal with Rejection by your Parents 53:40 Quick News: Album Review: 1:22:00 Philosophy Corner: 1:55:30 We talk about racism within and out of the goth culutre, we talk about white privilege, we look at the term afro goth, and we talk about ways to be conscientious of other races. Sinister Suggestion: 3:06:30 | |||
| 03 Dec 2014 | 014 - Gender Norms | 03:16:59 | |
This month's episode we talk about alternative models, vampire erotica, and historical goths. We review the new Golden Apes album, and for our philosophy corner we discuss gender norms and ideals of beauty within goth culture. Our Guests: Make sure to subscribe on iTunes or Android to get the latest episodes as they release. News: Quick News: Album Review: Philosophy Corner: | |||
| 02 Aug 2018 | 067: The Curse of Internet Celebrity | 01:44:51 | |
This month we are getting a Brit’s perspective on the modern day goth scene in the UK, we’ll also be discussing the impact social media has had on beauty standards within goth, and why some of us think we are losing the complexity and depth that fashion and aesthetic presentation once represented. We will also be reviewing the new album from ritual veil, giveing our sinister suggestions and more! If you enjoy the show, please consider supporting us on Patreon. Our guest this month is Emilijan! You can find him on YouTube as Sweeny Deville and you can find his band The Killbrides on bandcamp!
Introduction The State of Britain's Goth Scene 6:34 News: 22:01 Album Review: 1:24:25 Sinister Suggestion: 1:34:32 90's Goth 1:36:53 | |||
| 02 Oct 2017 | 051: The Rise of Happy Gothic | 02:52:55 | |
This month we are doing things a bit differently, and will be reviewing the book Post-Millennial Gothic: Comedy, Romance, and the Rise of Happy Gothic by Catherine Spooner. We will be discussing the impact Tim Burton, sparkly vampires, the creepy cute, Columbine, political discourse, Jillian Venters, and others have had on the cultural milieu of goth and the consumption of the Gothic in mainstream media. Our guests this month are Natalie and Trae! More Recommended books from this author:
Chapter 1: 7:00 Chapter 2: 53:15 Chapter3: 57:42 Chapter 4: 1:22:44 Premise 2: Goths and vampires have shared a historically propinquitous relationship, often informing or appropriating one another Conclusion: As vampires have grown more polite and reinforced the “happy gothic” so too have goths sought to remake their image in a similar fashion Chapter 5: 1:37:37 Chapter 6: 1:47:05 Chapter 7: 2:02:06 Chapter 8: 2:19:36 Conclusions 2:30:25 | |||
| 16 Aug 2018 | 068: Deviance and Ethnography in Aging Goth Temporalities | 01:34:03 | |
This month we are talking about ways goths queer age temporalities, explore the construction of deviant spaces, breakdown the ritual and subversive nature of goth dance, discuss the consistency of goth identity across borders and A LOT more! Our guest this month is grad student Leah, you can find her radio show Delightfully Depressing here, and her music project Skydivers here! If you enjoy the show, please consider supporting us on Patreon! | |||
| 02 Dec 2024 | Dark Entries: Goth's Hierarchy of Whiteness | 02:04:55 | |
In this episode we are going to explore Goth's White Hegemony: Racism, Gatekeeping and Identity. We'll be looking at the ways the mechanisms of white supremacy show up in the goth scene, what we can do about it, and whether goth is a music based subculture. Our guest this episode is Shonalika! You can find them on YouTube, in Powderpaint and Calendrical Rot. If you enjoy this podcast, please support us on Patreon.
Getting Into Goth 00:00 Gendered Goth 8:30 Racialized Goth 12:30 The Audacity of Whiteness 34:45 Conservatism and Community Praxis 52:00 Is Goth a Music Based Subculture 1:09:30 Book Nerds 1:53:00 Outro 1:59:30
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| 02 Dec 2021 | 125: On the Fear of Death | 02:24:16 | |
On this episode we explore what it means to have an existential crisis when one can imagine a limitless future as a limited person. We’ll discuss the fear of time, the void and the afterlife, finding a reason to continue living, ageing, the pain of dying and much more. We’ll also review the new album from Morte Psíquica and share some secret upcoming projects. Our guest this month is Sanctus Manium. If you enjoy the show, please consider supporting us on Patreon! Introductions What is a Death Doula 5:00 The Body 15:45 Loneliness 24:10 Time 27:38 Afterlife 47:11 Meaning 1:01:45 Aging 1:11:45 Suffering 1:27:00 Capitalism 1:36:36 Album Review: Sinister Suggestions: References: Sanctus Manium’s Book List: | |||
| 02 Nov 2023 | 152: We Talked About 'Big Tiddy Goth GFs' | 01:55:47 | |
We talk to Dr. Jordan Soper, certified Sex Therapist and Psychologist, about the overwhelming sexualization of goth girls, the relationship of depression to goths, porn and much more! We also hear some new singles from Blood Bells and Gothnetic. Find Dr. Soper on IG, TikTok and Youtube If you enjoy the show and want to hear this months exclusive bonus episode, head over to Patreon! Intro 00:00 Getting into goth 2:45 Are Goths Depressed 12:35 Do Goths Make Better Lovers 26:40 The Goth GF 37:00 Porn 53:45 Neurospicy Sex 58:20 Death and Sex 1:04:10 ACE 1:07:00 Trauma 1:13:00 Tik-Tok Pathology 1:17:50 Recomendations 1:29:30 | |||
| 16 Aug 2019 | 090: Goths with Disabilities | 01:34:22 | |
Living with a disability or chronic illness may seem foreign to the able bodied, yet there are many goths within our community who exist with these conditions every day, and that can drastically change the way they interact with the scene. On this episode we’ll explore the process of coming to terms with a disability and how that impacts the ability to be part of goth culture. Our guests are Michelle, Tanya, Helen, Amy, and Carolin! If you enjoy the show, please consider supporting us on Patreon!
When did you become goth? 2:07 What was the process of diagnosis? 15:40 How does this impact your involvement within goth 51:08
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| 03 Sep 2015 | 025 - Goth's Loss of Mystery | 03:38:11 | |
On this month's episode we are talking with guest podcaster Helmut about the Austrian goth scene and what the cultural similarities and differences are, we review the new album from Ashbury Heights, we discuss the mystery of goth and whether or not it's disappearing, and we close the show with sinister suggestions and audience e-mails. For Full Show Notes Go Here: | |||
| 02 Apr 2023 | 140: Enacting Goth | 03:30:27 | |
Grab the new Cemetery Confessions Perfume Oil! This month we are speaking with Paulo about how reality comes into being. Goth identity formation and gatekeeping are also among the topics explored. We also review the new album from Reflection Black, share some book and music recommendations, and hear from the mouths of A Cloud of Raves, Plague Pits and WitchHands in All Goth Considered! If you enjoy the show and want to hear this months exclusive bonus episode, head over to Patreon! 00:00 Intro 6:50 Paulo's Musical History 16:20 Anthropocentrism 24:45 Specificity 31:40 Dichotomies 42:05 Ontological Multiplicity 50:45 A Water Bottle 1:03:50 Enacting Worlds 1:09:30 Enacting Goth 1:18:00 Gender 1:28:40 Adjudication 1:37:30 Psychadelics and Embededness 1:43:20 Identity 2:14:55 Album Review 2:44:25 Sinister Suggestions 2:59:15 All Goth Considered 3:20:00 Outro | |||
| 02 May 2022 | 130: Procession Magazine | 02:40:44 | |
Grab the new Cemetery Confessions shirt here while it’s available! This month we chat with Chris of Procession Magazine about the history and relevance of subcultural micro-media, the importance of music to goth, swap stories about how label compilations have impacted our lives and more! We’ll be reviewing the new album from Har Belex, sharing a smattering of new music releases from April and presenting a goth magazine audio drama! Check out Procession Magazine on their website! Intro History of Procession 8:00 Importance of Print Magazines Today 19:15 Cleopatra Records 38:10 Goth vs. Not Goth 49:00 Building a Magazine 59:00 Procession in the 80’s? 1:02:55 What would you change about goth? What excites you about goth? 1:15:30 Album Review 1:19:00 Sinister Suggestions: 1:42:00 Gotham with Ryan of Witchhands 1:58:41 The Tao of Goth 2:11:30 Grab the new Cemetery Confessions shirt here while it’s available! References: | |||
| 02 May 2020 | 104: Gothic Literature | 01:59:52 | |
This episode we are exploring the twisted world of Gothic Literature to understand why it’s so culturally relevant to goths and non-goths alike. Our guests for this episode are Adrienne who’s YouTube which covers Gothic topics you can find here, and our resident Queen of Goth Michelle. If you enjoy the show, please consider supporting us on Patreon! What Makes Gothic Literature Gothic Why do we Love Gothic Literature 16:40 How has The Gothic Changed Goth 36:15 Gothic vs. Goth 1:06:00 Goth’s Fashion Debt to Gothic Literature 1:14:27 The Gothic’s impact on Broader Culture 1:25:45 Gothic Literature as Problematic Text 1:40:30 References: | |||
| 02 Sep 2016 | 039 - Individuality vs. Conformity | 03:20:17 | |
Welcome to episode 34 of Cemetery Confessions! This month we are taking a retrospective on the last 40 years of goth, we are reviewing the new EP from Rendez-vous, and we are discussing the paradox of a goth identity, and what it means to be an individual within the context of a communal culture. | |||
| 16 May 2018 | 062: Gothic Gaming | 02:03:32 | |
On this episode we’re going to explore the cultural crossover between nerds and goths as well as wax poetic about some of our favorite video games, exploring how they’ve impacted our lives and how they’ve connected with our identity as a goth. If you enjoy the show, please consider supporting us on Patreon. This week our guests are Forrest and Kai Decadence! Cultural values for Goths and a Nerds 4:10 Vampire: the Masquerade - Bloodlines 28:47 Bloodborne 51:45 Alice: The Madness Returns 1:19:00 | |||
| 16 Mar 2018 | 058: Christian Goth: The Expose | 02:02:34 | |
This month we are going to be diving into the sub-subculture of the Christian Goth community. Goth itself is a-theistic in that it makes no positive religious claims, one can ascribe themselves to any religious system or eschew them altogether without an impact on their goth identity; so it’s not abnormal to find goths who are catholic, protestant or any other flavor of Christian belief. That said, there exists a community of people who explicitly call themselves Christian Goths, a label which denotes often (in my experience) conservative evangelical ideals merged with a goth aesthetic. But how do Christian Goths fit into goth, and where do their values, norms, and social behaviors diverge from those of the broader goth culture? My guests and I will be discussing this, our personal experiences as Christian Goths and more on this episode! Our guests this month are Chris from the band Syspiria and Raksha who can be found on youtube
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| 02 Mar 2024 | 156: Desi Goth | 01:45:18 | |
We're speaking with Willow Scarlet about South Asian fashion in the goth scene, the need for diversity in goth music, their experience as a goth in India and more. If you enjoy the show, please support us on Patreon! Intro 00:00 Cultural Influence in Goth Music 6:30 South Asian Goth Aesthetic 16:40 What is Goth Music 33:10 Queer Identity 37:30 What is Goth 42:37 Pishach 51:30 Fast Fashion 55:33 Cultural Appropriation 1:03:10 State of Goth Music 1:21:45 Outro 1:38:30
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| 02 Sep 2018 | 069: Cemetery Rejections | 01:34:36 | |
Strap in for a wild ride, this month we are chatting about death, our greatest fears, cemeteries, goth's relationship with mainstream media and more! Our guest this month is Skullgirdle from YouTube!
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| 02 Aug 2014 | 09 - Demystifying Goth | 02:09:17 | |
This months guest is Twigg, who runs the podcast, The Dark Light -Listener Feedback- What are you drinking: News: Album Review: Devil-M - Revenge of the Antichrist Philosophy Corner: -Demystifying Goth- Sinister Suggestions: | |||
| 16 Oct 2019 | 094: Native Goths | 01:16:50 | |
Our guest this month is Daphne Coriz! We chat about her personal development within the goth scene and how her heritage, tribe and living on the rez has impacted that identity. We also respond to a video by Social Repose claiming that non-natives have a right to wear war bonnets as costume. If you enjoy the show, please consider supporting us on Patreon! How did you become goth? 1:22 What interests you about modeling? 11:50 Activism and what the goth scene can do 19:20 Social Repose and cultural appropriation 30:45 Further Reading: An Indigenous Peoples' History of the United States Education for Extinction: American Indians and the Boarding School Experience | |||
| 02 Aug 2019 | 089: Corp Goth | 01:59:37 | |
For those of a certain vintage, we remember when discussions about corp goth exploded into the scene, the questions about how one maintains an air of youthful rebellion without selling out to a puritanical business culture, and how one might retain their identity in a culture that extrapolates morality and work ethic from appearance. A fashion and ideology was developed and debated among goths pursuing long term careers that didn’t involve making music or ghost hunting. Today though the corp goth style and the discussion that came along with it seem to have all but vanished, we’re going to be talking about why that might be, recount our own experiences in the corporate world and share advice for those getting into or already employed at large companies. Our guests this week are Cadaver Kelly and Jonathan!
If you enjoy the show, please consider supporting us on Patreon! Entering the Work Force 7:42 Job Interviews 22:45 Retaining Identity and Fighting for Inclusivity 36:08 The Rise and Fall of Corp Goth 1:09:57 Album Review: 1:31:55 Sinister Suggestions: 1:45:30
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| 02 Aug 2023 | 147: From Punk to Goth: Terri Kennedy and Ipso Facto | 02:03:56 | |
Terri Kennedy of Ipso Facto has graced us with her presence on this episode! We discuss punk and deathrock in the 70’s and 80’s, hear stories about Shadow Project and the LA deathrock scene, feminism, recount various goth fashion trends and a lot more! It’s a packed discussion focusing on the life and passions of a staple in the California goth scene. If you enjoy the show and want to hear this months exclusive bonus episode, head over to Patreon! No timestamps this episode! We switch topics about every 5 minutes which would make for a nightmare string of bookmarks so sit back and enjoy the show.
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| 02 Nov 2014 | 013 - Hypocrisy and Other News | 03:05:21 | |
This month we are focusing on going in depth with various news articles related to the culture. We also have an album review from Angelspit, some listener feedback and other witty banter. Our guests this month: Don't forget to check out the cool rewards you can get from our Patreon page. What are you drinking: Quick News: Album Review: | |||
| 02 Nov 2017 | 052: Goth Youtube | 03:03:47 | |
This month we are discussing the good, the bad, and the ugly of aging in goth culture, we are reviewing the new album from Bootblacks, there will be a special guest appearance by Emz from HorrorAddicts.net,, and we are chatting about goths on YouTube, and the ethics and responsibility that comes along with that. If you enjoy the show, please consider supporting us on Patreon. Our Guests this month are Angela Benedict and Skullgirdle!
Introductions 2:00 News: 9:38 Album Review: 58:37 Interview with Emz: 1:07:45 Goth Youtube: 1:40:48 Sinister Suggestions: 2:52:17 Podcasts The Count was interviewed on this month: 2:58:51
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| 02 Jul 2021 | 121: Goth Praxis | 02:19:59 | |
Despite historically loathing and delineating itself from ‘mainstream’ society, goth culture and identity often finds itself interpolating broader systemic values. On todays episode we will explore those behaviors and ideologies that seep in from the systemic framework of patriarchy and white supremacy. We’ll also examine the subtle yet pernicious impact capitalism has on our relationships and hierarchies within goth. Our guests this month are Aimee (Mixcloud, IG, FB) Ellen (Etsy, Modeling, YouTube) and Sienna (IG)! If you enjoy the show, please consider supporting us on Patreon! Introduction Goth Praxis 8:03 Systemic Racism and Goth 24:49 Skin Bleaching and Goth’s Association with Whiteness 38:19 Hierarchy and the Meritocracy of Goth Ephemera 1:00:03 Gatekeeping 1:07:03 Performative Allies, White Guilt, Tokenism 1:23:28 Separating Art from Artist 1:34:38 Spilling the Tea 1:46:03 Next Steps 1:55:33 Is Goth Neoliberal or Marxist 2:02:03 Sinister Suggestions 2:10:23 References: | |||
| 02 Jun 2023 | 143: TikTok and the Modern Goth | 02:20:13 | |
Grab the new Cemetery Confessions Perfume Oil! This episode we’re having a roundtable panel discussion about the goth community on tiktok and social media’s utility to the scene as well as mainstream representations of goth, gender, gatekeepers and more! Our guests this month are Ciaran Creature, dxnksinatra, Pandora, and Kimberly. (and Batsy) If you enjoy the show and want to hear this months exclusive bonus episode, head over to Patreon! Intro 00:00 Goth on TikTok 17:30 Local vs Digital 27:30 TikTok and Music 36:40 Goth Box 1:01:00 Mainstream representations of goth 1:11:30 Identity 1:24:50 Politics 1:43:00 Gatekeepers and Poseurs 1:55:45 Outro | |||
| 02 Nov 2024 | Alone Together: Even Vampires can be Anxious | 02:27:13 | |
We compare goth aesthetics and ideals of goth communities across America, discuss what makes goth music goth, and swap clubbing stories. Our guests are Ophelia and Viktor Intro 00:00 | |||
| 02 Oct 2021 | 123: Club Nevermore | 02:33:25 | |
This month we are talking about life in the south as a goth, running a club night, DJing and more! Our guests are DJs from Club Nevermore, Gary and Dagger Dance. If you enjoy the show, please consider supporting us on Patreon! Album Review: Sinister Suggestions: | |||
