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| I Myself Am Strange and Unusual: Neurodiversity in the Goth Scene | 03 Sep 2024 | 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 | |||
| 162: Facing Nostalgia: Goth Adjacent | 04 Aug 2024 | 02:53:42 | |
This month we explore 4 formative albums, and discuss what the hell goth adjacent even means. We're looking at Zombie Ghost Train, Blutengel, Black Sabbath and Hednagarna! Please consider supporting us on Patreon! Intro: 00:00 Zombie Ghost Train - Dealing the Death Card 6:00 Blutengel - Demon Kiss 36:15 Black Sabbath - Paranoia 1:22:00 Hednagarna - Tra 2:02:00 Outro 2:40:00 | |||
| 153: Juicy Juicy: Cemetery Comrades | 02 Dec 2023 | 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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| 062: Gothic Gaming | 16 May 2018 | 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 | |||
| 061: Gothic vs Goth | 02 May 2018 | 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 | |||
| 060: 40 Years of Goth, The Interview | 17 Apr 2018 | 01:10:56 | |
Yes, that Liisa, the favorite Liisa here on Cemetery Confessions. We got a chance to sit down and hash out our differences over her 40 years of goth video series as well as talk about aging in goth culture, mainstream fashion appropriation, and whether or not emo or nu goth are actually part of the culture. You can find everything Liisa is up to on her website, follow her on facebook, or YouTube. | |||
| 059: The Death of Goth | 02 Apr 2018 | 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 | |||
| 058: Christian Goth: The Expose | 16 Mar 2018 | 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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| 057: Material Goth | 02 Mar 2018 | 01:11:09 | |
This week we are talking about materialism and capitalist ideals in goth culture, reviewing the new album from Dead Astropilots, Second Life follow up, listener feedback around differentlyabled goths, some discussion about becoming pagan and more! If you enjoy the show, please consider supporting us on Patreon. News: 2:09 Album Review: 25:46 Listener Feedback 41:35 Sinister Suggestion: 50:29 | |||
| 056: Too Goth for Pop | 16 Feb 2018 | 01:33:58 | |
This week we are going to be discussing goth music, but more interestingly those sites of liminality and ambiguity where what we've come to know as goth music collides and makes love to pop and indie music. What effect has that had on culture and clubs both historically and today, and what does this mean for the future of the genre? In recent years we've seen an explosion of hard to classify acts that skirt the edge of goth culture and sound, bands such as chelsea wolfe, king dude, zola jesus, them are us too, cult of youth, Savages, Austra and so on. Do these bands mirror the sort of early 80's melting pot of goth, synthpop, glam rock, new wave, deathrock etc, Are we just seeing Indie bands taking on a darker yolk, or are we seeing some new form of "art goth", or perhaps an eschewing of genre classifications in general? Our guest this month was Joshua, please check out his music project Gevatter Tod! Further Reading: | |||
| 055: Not Goth Enough | 02 Feb 2018 | 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 | |||
| Bonus: The Birthday Party | 17 Jan 2018 | 01:03:07 | |
| 053: The Gothquisition 3 | 14 Dec 2017 | 02:06:23 | |
Prepare your batholes, the Gothquisition has returned to judge the internet for its sins! Gothic Amino, Tumblr, Goth YouTube, and Killstar all take their turn in our dungeon. The Inquisitors also compete to decide who is the most cliche! 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) If you enjoy the show, please consider supporting us on Patreon. Introductions News: 8:40 Music Break: 34:17 GothQUIZistion 39:30 Ad Break 57:02 News: 1:01:43 Music Break: 1:22:00 Cemetery Confessions 1:26:00 News: 1:41:45 Announcements for Next Year | |||
| 152: We Talked About 'Big Tiddy Goth GFs' | 02 Nov 2023 | 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 | |||
| 052: Goth Youtube | 02 Nov 2017 | 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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| 051: The Rise of Happy Gothic | 02 Oct 2017 | 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 | |||
| 050: Fetish and the Kinky Goth | 02 Sep 2017 | 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 | |||
| 049: Baby Bats | 03 Aug 2017 | 02:30:45 | |
Welcome back to Cemetery Confessions! On this month's podcast we are talking about death, cemetery tourism and romanticized morbidity, we are reviewing the new album from Die Selektion, and we are going to cover a gambit of topics relating to identity, club culture, goth youtube, fashion, and music from the perspective of those who came to goth culture in the modern age. Our guests this month are Lennox, Shelby, and Lilith! News: 6:39 Album Review: 33:33 Philosophy Corner: 56:03 Baby bats are often seen as the lifeblood of the club scene, and are often the metric by which the health of goth culture is measured, and when they aren't showing up to events the "goth is dead" crowd make their concerns known. As goth ages 40 years on, concern over the livelihood and influx of new members has been a consistent topic of discussion. Elder goths, millennials, the music industry, the internet, club owners, the economy, postmodern youth culture, all have been pointed to as culpable in what some perceive to be the death knell of goth. Are these claims valid, or just extremist and myopic assertions? This month I intend to explore each of these avenues both from the perspective of someone who has been goth for well over a decade, and from the fresh perspective of our guests. Sinister Suggestions: 2:16:08 Further Reading: | |||
| 048: Trans Visible Goths | 02 Jul 2017 | 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: | |||
| 047: The Future of Goth | 02 Jun 2017 | 02:26:39 | |
Welcome to episode 42 of Cemetery Confessions! This month we are going to be chatting about whether or not the so called "subcategories" of goth are valid or useful, we are also talking about the future of horror as part of our crossover with the horroraddicts.net podcast, and finally we will be discussing the future of goth and what xenogoth has to offer. If you enjoy the show, please consider supporting us on Patreon. This month's guest is Sir William Welles of New Goth City, and now xenogoth!
New Goth City 2:00 News: 12:50 Horror Addicts Crossover: 1:11:15 The Future of Goth: 1:31:27 Sinister Suggestion: 2:16:35 | |||
| 046: We Had a Technical | 02 May 2017 | 03:15:12 | |
Welcome to episode 41 of Cemetery Confessions! This month we are chatting about growing up goth, the state of the scene, reviewing the new album from new today, we've got an interview with the guys from the We Have a Technical Podcast and we are hanging out with Angel from the Band Gild the Mourn. We also have the goth word of the month, sinister suggestions, and more! If you enjoy the show, please consider supporting us on Patreon. This months guest is Angel of Gild the Mourn and Goth Night! State of the Club Scene 9:45 Goth Word of the Month 21:44 News: 26:10 Album Review: 1:29:10 Interview: 1:51:13 ~Bonus Content~ | |||
| 045 - William Faith & Sarah Rose | 02 Apr 2017 | 02:11:37 | |
Welcome to episode 40 of Cemetery Confessions! This month we are chatting about the philosophy of goth, reviewing an album from Sixth June, and sitting down for a discussion about the state of the goth scene with William Faith and Scary Lady Sarah. If you enjoy the show, please consider supporting us on Patreon. This month's guest is Dani of the band Chasing Alice! Goth Word of the Month 6:17 News: 8:15 Album Review: 56:43 Philosophy Corner: 1:16:53 This month we have a chat with William Faith and Scary Lady Sarah. We talk about their experiences in the 80's, the divide into the 90's, whether the deathrock revival was helpful or harmful, their views on activism and a lot more. | |||
| 044 - Gothic Literature | 02 Mar 2017 | 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: | |||
| 043 - Goth Around the World pt. 2 | 02 Feb 2017 | 02:44:28 | |
Welcome to episode 38 of Cemetery Confessions! This month we are covering an interesting article claiming to have defined goth, and finally we are continuing our long overdue goths around the world series with interviews from goths in Germany and Scotland! If you enjoy the show, please consider supporting us on Patreon. Our guests this month are Carol and Matthias. News: 14:09 Which is Goth? Subsections of the Counter Culture. References: Philosophy Corner: 1:34:22 Matthias is a German goth who is very active in the scene. You can find and purchase his art here! Carol is a blogger, event promoter, and photographer from Inverness, Scotland. Sinister Suggestions: 2:38:22 This month I've asked that we all donate time or money to helping create a more rational, caring, and open society. Bellow are a few of my favorite charities. | |||
| 151: Music Mausoleum: TELARAÑA | 18 Oct 2023 | 01:29:17 | |
We're discussing whether or not modern goth is stale, why so many of us are burned out on Darkwave and Post-Punk, reviewing the new album from TELARAÑA and reviewing a slew of recent album releases! If you enjoy the show and want to hear this months exclusive bonus episode, head over to Patreon! Intro 00:00 Is Goth Music Stale 2:45 Darkwave Burnout 17:00 Album Review: 32:50 Sinister Suggestions: 1:03:50 | |||
| 042 - Gothquisition 2 | 03 Dec 2016 | 03:17:45 | |
Welcome to the Gothquisition! I've assembled the goth cabal, a conclave of arrogant, elitist, gatekeeping, goth purists, prepared to bitch slap the internet and read you to filth. These are the kind of goths who read Baudelaire, drink absinthe, and spin Naked and the Dead on original vinyl, and that's just for breakfast! Together they are a wealth of knowledge and glares that can reduce babybats to ash, and they're here to set the internet straight. Special thanks to Real American Gamer for voicing the intro for this episode. Tribunal of the Holy Office of the Gothquisition: If you enjoy the show, please consider supporting us on Patreon. Trap Goth 2.0 7:51 The Year in Review 13:20 40 Years of Goth? 22:02 Music Break: 1:13:46 THE GREAT DEBATE: 1:18:00 Gothic Charm School: 2:04:00 Music Break: 2:28:20 Goth Points the Game! 2:30:15 References: | |||
| 041 - Clubs | 02 Nov 2016 | 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 | |||
| 040 - The Internet vs. Goth | 02 Oct 2016 | 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: | |||
| 039 - Individuality vs. Conformity | 02 Sep 2016 | 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. | |||
| 037 - Goth Around The World Pt 1 | 02 Jul 2016 | 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 | |||
| 036 - Aging in Youth Culture | 02 Jun 2016 | 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 | |||
| 035 - The Horror! | 02 May 2016 | 03:17:50 | |
This month we are talking about the controversial website Gothic.life, we are discussing racism and homophobia in the goth scene, and we are reviewing the new album from Direct Attack. For the philosophy corner we are talking with film critic David Canfield about the horror genre and its impact on modern society. Our guest this month is Zakkarrii, of Living the Strange Life. If you enjoy the show, please consider supporting us on Patreon. News: -Getting Into Goth 4:55 -Racism and Homophobia in the Goth Scene 35:04 -Why Millennials Won't go to Clubs Anymore 1:21:17 Album Review: 1:44:39 Direct Attack - Lapsed Catholic
Philosophy Corner: 2:01:40 This month we are talking to Dave Canfield, Chicago horror movie critic, about the psychology behind horror, and its relationship with culture. You can find his new podcast HumanSide, over on Twitch Film. You can get the book, Satanic Panic: Pop-Cultural Paranoia in the 1980s, that Dave contributed to HERE. Here is a bonus video for you! If you want more content like this, you can get it by subscribing on Patreon. You can watch the bonus video here on YouTube.
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| 034 - Just a Phase? | 02 Apr 2016 | 02:17:54 | |
Welcome to episode 29 of Cemetery Confessions! On this month's episode we are talking about self identity and leaving the goth subculture, we have some movie news, and we are review the new album from Espermachine. For the philosophy corner, we speak with Emma about her doctorate research on the goth scene, it's aesthetics, and what keeps members a part of the culture into old age. Our guest this month is Xavier! You can find his projects here:
If you enjoy the show, please consider supporting us on Patreon.
Conversation about the Belgium Goth Scene 1:10 News: 18:01 12 Ways to Survive as an Ex-Goth Quick News: 1:01:47 -Trash and Vaudeville moving Album Review: 1:14:00 Philosophy Corner: 1:30:24 We are interviewing Emma tonight about socio-aesthetic experiences of culture, cultural history, viewing goth as a culture rather than subculture, and the sociology of design; specifically how that translates into communities of belonging especially among goths. Emma is now undertaking a PhD as a participant researcher. She recently conducted the largest ever survey about goth, among participants of the culture for that very project, which is titled Just a Phase? Goth subculture as an identity constant beyond youth. | |||
| 033: The Blogging Goth | 02 Mar 2016 | 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 | |||
| 032 - Vampires | 01 Feb 2016 | 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 | |||
| 150: What we Learned from the World's Largest Goth Survey | 04 Oct 2023 | 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: | |||
| 031 - Ghosts, Goths, and Graveyards | 02 Jan 2016 | 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. | |||
| 030 - The Gothquisition | 02 Dec 2015 | 02:48:46 | |
Goths have a long standing tradition for being catty, gate keeping, drama queens, too pretentious for their own good. This month we embody that stereotype by competing for goth points, bitching about the internet, and even spend some time in the confessional box. Prepare for The Gothquisition! If you enjoy the show, please consider supporting us on Patreon. Andi Harriman, Zakkarii, Michelle, Aytakk, Mark and The Count The Surprise: Trap-Goth 9:38 Go Goth! 15:57 Goth Quiz 41:57 50 Shades of Tropigoth 1:01:00 Cemetery Confessions 1:18:37 Black on Black: The Contemporary Goth Fashion Scene 1:51:38 Listener Call in 2:22:32 ~Bloopers~ References: (in order of mention) Merlyn Munstun - The Beautiful Pizza | |||
| 029 - Gothic Sex | 03 Nov 2015 | 02:46:05 | |
Welcome to episode 24 of Cemetery Confessions! On this month's episode we are talking about goths who sleep in coffins, new TV shows and movies, we are reviewing the newest album from IAMX, and we are taking a look at sex and sexuality in the goth scene. Our guests this month are Brit-El of Gothropology and Golde of Crystal Web Clothing. If you enjoy the show, please consider supporting us on Patreon. Quick News: 6:48 -Coffin Sleeper Album Review: 12:42 Philosophy Corner: 29:32 This month we are covering the topic of sex as it relates to goth culture, scene and club culture, and its link to sexual expectations of the greater mainstream culture. Issues such as goth club environments, bisexuality, polyamory, and romance will be explored in the context of personal meaning, socialization, and the sociological perspective. My hope is that we can come away with a better understanding of ourselves as sexual creatures, the goth subcultures approach to the issue of sex and sexuality, and understand how outside influences can exert unforeseen influence on our sexual identities. Sources: Bloopers | |||
| Interview: Jillian Venters | 12 Oct 2015 | 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 | |||
| 027 - Misogyny and Industrial | 02 Oct 2015 | 03:14:27 | |
Welcome to episode 23 of Cemetery Confessions! On this months episode we are talking about what is and isn't respectful to do in a cemetery, and why young people don't want to be part of subcultures. We are reviewing an album from Lycia, and for the philosophy corner we are talking about industrial music, misogyny, and where they intersect. If you enjoy the show, please consider supporting us on Patreon. For more information about the study proposing goths are more likely to be depressed or self harm, follow this link. News: 7:45 -Graveyard Workouts Album Review: 55:45 Philosophy Corner: 1:22:30 This month we are talking about misogyny/sexism as portrayed or perpetrated in industrial music, as well as gender roles, and the treatment of women within the music industry. We'll talk about social and cultural effects, look at some specific examples of sexism, and discuss what responsibility adherents to the scene have. Sources: Sinister Suggestions: 3:06:11 -We Have a Technical Podcast | |||
| Interview: Fred Berger of Propaganda | 10 Sep 2015 | 00:51:39 | |
For this special episode of Cemetery Confessions, we are speaking with Fred Berger of the creator of Propaganda magazine, "probably the only subculture publication known to just about every goth on the planet". We discuss the inception of the magazine, Fred's beautiful photography, what it means to be a provocateur, and more. To purchase back issues and other Propaganda paraphernalia, visit the Facebook Page. | |||
| 025 - Goth's Loss of Mystery | 03 Sep 2015 | 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: | |||
| Interview: Author of Some Wear Leather, Some Wear Lace | 15 Aug 2015 | 01:05:59 | |
For this special episode of Cemetery Confessions, we are interviewing Andi Harriman, the author of Some Wear Leather, Some Wear Lace, and giving you a review of the book afterwards. We speak with Andi about the death of goth, modern day deathrock, punk, and more. | |||
| 023 - Goth and the Media | 02 Aug 2015 | 02:35:04 | |
On this month's episode we are talking about mainstream perceptions of goth, movie news, and a review of the new album from High-Functioning Flesh. For the philosophy corner we have guest Dr. Marjorie Yambor to talk about the importance of, and goths relationship with, the media. We also have listener feedback, sinister suggestions and more.
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| 022 - Religion | 04 Jul 2015 | 03:13:21 | |
On this month's episode we have guest Daniel Berkove-Hopkins of the industrial band The Lazarus Gene, we are talking about how goth is related to feminism, and cultural appropriation. We are reviewing the new album from She Past Away, and for the philosophy corner we are talking about religion with Daniel who has a degree in comparative religion.
Full Show Notes and Time Stamps Can Be Found Here: http:thebelfry.rip/blog/2015/6/28/cemetery-confessions-20-religion | |||
| 149: Random Goth Convergence | 02 Sep 2023 | 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 | |||
| 021 - Mental Illness | 02 Jun 2015 | 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 | |||
| 020 - Goth Without a Scene | 04 May 2015 | 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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| 019 - Are Goths Individuals + Music | 19 Apr 2015 | 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. | |||