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.   References: Stone 588  Representation without Transformation  Imperial Feminism The Death of Feminism Who’s Afraid of Gender

Terri Kennedy of <a href="https://www.ipso-facto.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ipso Facto</a> 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 <a href="http://patreon.com/cemeteryconfessions" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Patreon</a>! 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. References: <a href="https://www.ipso-facto.com/s588.htm" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Stone 588</a> <a href="https://www.earlymagazine.com/articles/against-representation-without-transformation" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Representation without Transformation</a> <a href="https://www.thecairoreview.com/essays/hillary-clintons-imperial-feminism/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Imperial Feminism</a> <a href="https://youtu.be/8mFvAsu5cjQ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Death of Feminism</a> <a href="https://youtu.be/yD6UukSbAMs" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Who’s Afraid of Gender</a>

147: From Punk to Goth: Terri Kennedy and Ipso Facto

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

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 <a href="http://www.obscuraundead.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Azy Bats</a> and <a href="https://circumversor.bandcamp.com/track/jacobs-ashes" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ryan</a>! If you enjoy the show and want to hear this months exclusive bonus episode, head over to <a href="http://patreon.com/cemeteryconfessions" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Patreon</a>! Intro 00:00 Saviouir Machine 2:15 Collide - Beneath the Skin 39:00 Circumversor - Winter in Berlin 2:07:10 Outro 2:21:00

146: Facing Nostalgia, Again (Part 2)

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

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 <a href="http://www.obscuraundead.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Azy Bats</a> and <a href="https://circumversor.bandcamp.com/track/jacobs-ashes" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ryan</a>! If you enjoy the show and want to hear this months exclusive bonus episode, head over to <a href="http://patreon.com/cemeteryconfessions" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Patreon</a>! Music from the Succubus Club 2:00 Wytches - Inkubus Sukkubus 1:05:00 All Goth Considered 2:14:00

145: Facing Nostalgia, Again (Part 1)

Another music focused episode see’s us reviewing the newest album from Belgrado after 7 years of silence, quick fire reviews of new releases, Obscura Undead’s All Goth Considered, and some discussion around the new book ‘The Art of Darkness’, among other subjects. If you enjoy the show and want to hear this months exclusive bonus episode, head over to Patreon! Belgrado - Intra Apogeum 00:00 Living with Chronic Illness 35:00 The Art of Darkness 49:00 Album Recommendations 1:07:45 All Goth Considered 1:22:30 Outro - 1:36:00 Band Links: -Torch - Leaving me Behind -ExWhite - This is Future -Livinroom - Leave me Alone -Postlooperish - Ghosting -kekmanderin - Nem hagylak egyedül -Words and Actions - The Snake’s Head / A New Dawn -Fotocrime - Accelerated -Under the Skin - Freezing Lights -Sinclaire Noir - Another Day -Vandal Moon - Sad Sad Girl -Some Ember - Sad Touch

Another music focused episode see’s us reviewing the newest album from Belgrado after 7 years of silence, quick fire reviews of new releases, Obscura Undead’s All Goth Considered, and some discussion around the new book ‘The Art of Darkness’, among other subjects. If you enjoy the show and want to hear this months exclusive bonus episode, head over to <a href="http://patreon.com/cemeteryconfessions" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Patreon</a>! <a href="https://belgrado.bandcamp.com/album/intra-apogeum" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Belgrado - Intra Apogeum</a> 00:00 Living with Chronic Illness 35:00 The Art of Darkness 49:00 Album Recommendations 1:07:45 All Goth Considered 1:22:30 Outro - 1:36:00 Band Links: -<a href="https://torchh.bandcamp.com/album/leaving-me-behind" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Torch - Leaving me Behind</a> -<a href="https://mangelrecords.bandcamp.com/album/this-is-future" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">ExWhite - This is Future</a> -<a href="https://livinroom.bandcamp.com/album/leave-me-alone-single" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Livinroom - Leave me Alone</a> -<a href="https://postlooperish.bandcamp.com/album/ghosting" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Postlooperish - Ghosting</a> -<a href="https://kekmandarin.bandcamp.com/track/k-kmandarin-nem-hagylak-egyed-l" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">kekmanderin - Nem hagylak egyedül</a> -<a href="https://detritirecords.bandcamp.com/album/words-and-actions-the-snakes-head-a-new-dawn" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Words and Actions - The Snake’s Head / A New Dawn</a> -<a href="https://fotocrime.bandcamp.com/album/accelerated" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Fotocrime - Accelerated</a> -<a href="https://underskin.bandcamp.com/track/freezing-lights-2023" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Under the Skin - Freezing Lights</a> -<a href="https://sinclairnoire.bandcamp.com/track/another-day" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Sinclaire Noir - Another Day</a> -<a href="https://vandalmoon.bandcamp.com/track/sad-sad-girl" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Vandal Moon - Sad Sad Girl</a> -<a href="https://someember.bandcamp.com/track/touch-2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Some Ember - Sad Touch</a>

144: Music Mausoleum

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

Grab the new <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/1416213528/cemetery-confessions-draft-gothic" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Cemetery Confessions Perfume Oil</a>! 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 <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@ciarancreature" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ciaran Creature</a>, <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@dxnksinatra" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">dxnksinatra</a>, <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@pandoraashe" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Pandora</a>, and <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@ecltkimberly" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Kimberly</a>. (and <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@batsy1312" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Batsy</a>) If you enjoy the show and want to hear this months exclusive bonus episode, head over to <a href="http://patreon.com/cemeteryconfessions" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Patreon</a>! 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

143: TikTok and the Modern Goth

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 The Cemetary Girlz - L'envol du corbeau 37:20 Sinister Suggestions 1:06:40 All Goth Considered 1:30: 45 In Memoriam Sinister Suggestions: -The Bellwether Syndicate - Vestige Vigil -Shrouds - Grimoire -The Wraith - Overthrown -Haunt Me - Heads will Roll -The Frozen Autumn - Pale Awakening -Fevr - Sight -Mantarochen - глаза -Grey Gallows - Strangers -This Eternal Decay - The Heart of a Lover -Attic Frost - Restless Souls -Slow Danse With the Dead - Dark Ritual -Sunshines Cold - Echoes of a Former Life -Johnstonsons - Heavy Heaven -Denever - Estorbas -Чайки улетают с моря - Покой -Donzii - Fishbowl -Vazum - V-

Dedicated in memoriam of Sanctus Manium. You can donate to <a href="https://www.gofundme.com/f/xqybtx-in-memory-of-misty" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">funeral costs here</a>. 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 <a href="http://patreon.com/cemeteryconfessions" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Patreon</a>! 00:00 Album Review <a href="https://thecemetarygirlz.bandcamp.com/album/lenvol-du-corbeau" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Cemetary Girlz - L'envol du corbeau</a> 37:20 Sinister Suggestions 1:06:40 All Goth Considered 1:30: 45 In Memoriam Sinister Suggestions: -<a href="https://thebellwethersyndicate.bandcamp.com/album/vestige-vigil" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Bellwether Syndicate - Vestige Vigil</a> -<a href="https://shroudsband.com/album/grimoire" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Shrouds - Grimoire</a> -<a href="https://thewraithpunk.bandcamp.com/track/overthrown" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Wraith - Overthrown</a> -<a href="https://hauntmeofficial.bandcamp.com/album/heads-will-roll" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Haunt Me - Heads will Roll</a> -<a href="https://avantgardemusic.bandcamp.com/album/pale-awakening" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Frozen Autumn - Pale Awakening</a> -<a href="https://fevr.bandcamp.com/track/sight" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Fevr - Sight</a> -<a href="https://mantarochenband.bandcamp.com/track/glaza" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Mantarochen - глаза</a> -<a href="https://greygallowsgr.bandcamp.com/album/strangers" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Grey Gallows - Strangers</a> -<a href="https://thiseternaldecayband.bandcamp.com/album/the-heart-of-a-lover-single" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">This Eternal Decay - The Heart of a Lover</a> -<a href="https://atticfrost.bandcamp.com/album/restless-souls" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Attic Frost - Restless Souls</a> -<a href="https://slowdansewiththedead.bandcamp.com/album/dark-ritual" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Slow Danse With the Dead - Dark Ritual</a> -<a href="https://sunshinescold.bandcamp.com/album/echoes-of-a-former-life" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Sunshines Cold - Echoes of a Former Life</a> -<a href="https://johnstonsons.bandcamp.com/track/heavy-heaven" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Johnstonsons - Heavy Heaven</a> -<a href="https://deneverduo.bandcamp.com/track/estorbas" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Denever - Estorbas</a> -<a href="https://smorya.bandcamp.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Чайки улетают с моря</a> - Покой -<a href="https://donzii.bandcamp.com/album/fishbowl" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Donzii - Fishbowl</a> -<a href="https://vazum.bandcamp.com/album/v-2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Vazum - V-</a>

142: Music Mausoleum

Grab the new  Cemetery Confessions Perfume Oil! This month we’re exploring the intricacies of relationships in the goth scene with a focus on the dynamics of polyamory. We’ll be sharing our own personal insights gained from facing the challenges of romantic and aromantic relationships, unearthing toxic mononormative expectations, dissecting the causes and conditions of jealousy, recounting stereotypes and providing an incisive and practically applicable deep dive into integrating ones life with others you care about.  Our guests this month are Jessie and Melinda! If you enjoy the show and want to hear this months exclusive bonus episode, head over to Patreon! 00:00 Intro 5:30 Poly History 15:40 Maintaining Relationships 32:30 Chronic Illness 37:15 Swimming Against the Current 40:00 Sharing Space 52:50 Romancing Goths 1:01:20 Managing Jealousy 1:16:00 Expanding the Polycule 1:22:20 Mononormative Hangover 1:42:30 Considering Polyamory 1:56:35 Outro

Grab the new <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/1416213528/cemetery-confessions-draft-gothic" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Cemetery Confessions Perfume Oil</a>! This month we’re exploring the intricacies of relationships in the goth scene with a focus on the dynamics of polyamory. We’ll be sharing our own personal insights gained from facing the challenges of romantic and aromantic relationships, unearthing toxic mononormative expectations, dissecting the causes and conditions of jealousy, recounting stereotypes and providing an incisive and practically applicable deep dive into integrating ones life with others you care about.  Our guests this month are <a href="https://www.meetup.com/boulderpolyam/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Jessie</a> and <a href="https://www.facebook.com/TonicDanceTroupe/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Melinda</a>! If you enjoy the show and want to hear this months exclusive bonus episode, head over to <a href="http://patreon.com/cemeteryconfessions" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Patreon</a>! 00:00 Intro 5:30 Poly History 15:40 Maintaining Relationships 32:30 Chronic Illness 37:15 Swimming Against the Current 40:00 Sharing Space 52:50 Romancing Goths 1:01:20 Managing Jealousy 1:16:00 Expanding the Polycule 1:22:20 Mononormative Hangover 1:42:30 Considering Polyamory 1:56:35 Outro

141: Polyam Jam

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 Reflection Black - Last Stop to Nowhere 2:44:25 Sinister Suggestions -From God to Goth -Lovely Eddie - Destructive -Cliff and Ivy - Die Tonight -Ruby Lustre - Hex Box -A Cloud of Ravens - Parable -Malefixio - Psychic Eye -Adrenochrome - In Memorium -Litovisk  -Plague Pits - Punishment &amp; Extinction -Sixth June - Dance with Me -Dancing Strangers - Another Night 2:59:15 All Goth Considered 3:20:00 Outro

Grab the new <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/1416213528/cemetery-confessions-draft-gothic" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Cemetery Confessions Perfume Oil</a>! 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 <a href="http://patreon.com/cemeteryconfessions" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Patreon</a>! 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 <a href="https://reflectionblack.bandcamp.com/album/last-stop-to-nowhere" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Reflection Black - Last Stop to Nowhere</a> 2:44:25 Sinister Suggestions -<a href="https://www.amazon.com/God-Goth-Nine-Pills-Sequel/dp/B09CCHBYPS" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">From God to Goth</a> -<a href="https://lovelyeddie.bandcamp.com/album/destructive" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Lovely Eddie - Destructive</a> -<a href="https://cliffandivy.bandcamp.com/album/die-tonight-single-release" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Cliff and Ivy - Die Tonight</a> -<a href="https://rubylustre.bandcamp.com/album/hex-box-ep" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ruby Lustre - Hex Box</a> -<a href="https://acloudofravens.bandcamp.com/track/parable-4" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">A Cloud of Ravens - Parable</a> -<a href="https://psychiceye.bandcamp.com/album/magia-ceremonial" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Malefixio - Psychic Eye</a> -<a href="https://symphonyofdestruction.bandcamp.com/album/in-memoriam-lp" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Adrenochrome - In Memorium</a> -<a href="https://symphonyofdestruction.bandcamp.com/album/s-t-mlp-2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Litovisk</a> -<a href="https://thisisplaguepits.bandcamp.com/album/punishment-extinction" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Plague Pits - Punishment &amp; Extinction</a> -<a href="https://sixthjune.bandcamp.com/track/dance-with-me" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Sixth June - Dance with Me</a> -<a href="https://dancingstrangers.bandcamp.com/track/another-night" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Dancing Strangers - Another Night</a> 2:59:15 All Goth Considered 3:20:00 Outro

140: Enacting Goth

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 -Princess Ugly - Individual Soul -Fevr - Running Away -Propter Hoc - Ask Dr. Mueller -The Medicines - Alone in a Room -Pontaguhla - Perante o Caos -Cerulean Veins - Black -Skltn Chr - Eternally -Bite Marx - Pissing in the Dark -Casket Cassette - Antabuse -Solara Obscura - Dark Valleys -Dot Wall/Nympf -Desmond Doom - Disease -Witch Lover - In Patience -Guerra Fria - Cuando Todos Duermen -Corbeau Hangs - Light to Dark -Minimal Unit - М​и​н​и​м​а​л​и​с​т​и​ч​н​а​я Е​д​и​н​и​ц​а References: -New Media -An Ode to Mallgoths -Homology Hypothesis -So You Want to Start a Goth Event -So you Want to Throw a House Party -Sinister Suggestions Playlist

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 <a href="https://www.thejulianblack.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Julian Black</a> (<a href="https://linktr.ee/thejulianblack" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">linktree</a>) and <a href="https://www.facebook.com/lakesidegothictakeover/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Candace Midnight</a>. You can also find the Arcane Vampire Ball <a href="https://www.arcanevampireball.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>. 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 -<a href="https://princessugly.com/track/an-individual-soul" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Princess Ugly - Individual Soul</a> -<a href="https://fevr.bandcamp.com/track/running-away" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Fevr - Running Away</a> -<a href="https://propterhoc.bandcamp.com/track/ask-dr-mueller" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Propter Hoc - Ask Dr. Mueller</a> -<a href="https://themedicinesmusic.bandcamp.com/album/alone-in-a-room" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Medicines - Alone in a Room</a> -<a href="https://systemica.bandcamp.com/album/perante-o-caos" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Pontaguhla - Perante o Caos</a> -<a href="https://music.ceruleanveins.com/album/black" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Cerulean Veins - Black</a> -<a href="https://skltnchr.bandcamp.com/track/eternally" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Skltn Chr - Eternally</a> -<a href="https://bitemarx1.bandcamp.com/album/pissing-in-the-dark-curses-foiled-again" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Bite Marx - Pissing in the Dark</a> -<a href="https://casketcassette.bandcamp.com/track/antabuse" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Casket Cassette - Antabuse</a> -<a href="https://solaraobscura.bandcamp.com/track/dark-valleys" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Solara Obscura - Dark Valleys</a> -<a href="https://dotwall.bandcamp.com/album/dot-wall-nympf-split" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Dot Wall/Nympf</a> -<a href="https://desmonddoom.bandcamp.com/track/disease" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Desmond Doom - Disease</a> -<a href="https://witchlover.bandcamp.com/album/in-patience" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Witch Lover - In Patience</a> -<a href="https://guerrafriamusic.bandcamp.com/album/cuando-todos-duermen" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Guerra Fria - Cuando Todos Duermen</a> -<a href="https://corbeauhangs.bandcamp.com/track/light-to-dark" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Corbeau Hangs - Light to Dark</a> -<a href="https://minimalunit.bandcamp.com/album/-" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Minimal Unit - М​и​н​и​м​а​л​и​с​т​и​ч​н​а​я Е​д​и​н​и​ц​а</a> References: -<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A9hRJ88BqmM" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">New Media</a> -<a href="https://www.thebelfry.rip/blog/2015/6/2/an-ode-to-mall-goths-10-reasons-why-it-was-cool" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">An Ode to Mallgoths</a> -<a href="https://youtu.be/Syt38LDSJxQ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Homology Hypothesis</a> -<a href="https://www.thebelfry.rip/blog/2017/9/7/so-you-want-to-run-a-goth-event" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">So You Want to Start a Goth Event</a> -<a href="https://www.thebelfry.rip/blog/2019/9/9/so-you-want-to-throw-a-house-party" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">So you Want to Throw a House Party</a> -<a href="https://open.spotify.com/playlist/47FX87kG0pHVOxoNi1PUGM" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Sinister Suggestions Playlist</a>

139: Gatekeeping Mallgoths

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 -Bleached Cross Sinister Suggestions 2:00:25 -Industrial Museum -Worn Out - The Unknown Demo -Hada - In the Heart of an Endless Winter -Promenade Cinema - On Video -Ritual Encencs - II: Batouly -Burial Ground - Nicht est wert -Hanz &amp; Franz - Alle Aufhnamen -Left for Pleasure - Human Contact -Altan - Dongu -Aura Zorba - Cheerless -The Waning Moon - Scars -NFD - Trinity -Ringfinger - Chamber of Roses -Flesh of Morning - We Ride All Goth Considered 2:22:50 Chatting Covid 2:43:30 Outro

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 <a href="http://patreon.com/cemeteryconfessions" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">our Patreon!</a> Our guest this month is Trever Aeon! You can find his <a href="https://treveraeonstore.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">website here</a> along with <a href="https://twitter.com/treveraeon" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/treveraeon" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">IG</a> and <a href="https://www.facebook.com/TreverAeon/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a>. 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 -<a href="https://bleachedcross.bandcamp.com/album/bleached-cross" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Bleached Cross</a> Sinister Suggestions 2:00:25 -<a href="https://xpn.org/2023/01/20/martin-atkins-museum-of-post-punk-industrial-music-world-cafe/?fbclid=IwAR3RlAV9vx2IbX9uKpHAOPzpkRF00c-yYq4K0qoUTLz9YX6DoCGCe29tXW8" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Industrial Museum</a> -<a href="https://wornoutwave.bandcamp.com/album/the-unknown-demo" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Worn Out - The Unknown Demo</a> -<a href="https://swissdarknights.bandcamp.com/album/in-the-heart-of-an-endless-winter?fbclid=IwAR06ukwZwdH54GDTwnroJz73T1pXQbWfPPLxz51iTQhwLe252xjmxG0jzS4" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Hada - In the Heart of an Endless Winter</a> -<a href="https://promenadecinema.bandcamp.com/album/on-video" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Promenade Cinema - On Video</a> -<a href="https://rituelencens.bandcamp.com/album/ii-batouly" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ritual Encencs - II: Batouly</a> -<a href="https://burialgroundxx.bandcamp.com/album/nichts-ist-es-wert" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Burial Ground - Nicht est wert</a> -<a href="https://aufnahmeundwiedergabe.bandcamp.com/album/alle-aufnahmen" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Hanz &amp; Franz - Alle Aufhnamen</a> -<a href="https://detritirecords.bandcamp.com/album/left-for-pleasure-human-contract" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Left for Pleasure - Human Contact</a> -<a href="https://altan.bandcamp.com/track/d-ng" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Altan - Dongu</a> -<a href="https://shorediverecords.bandcamp.com/album/cheerless" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Aura Zorba - Cheerless</a> -<a href="https://thewaningmoonband.bandcamp.com/track/scars" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Waning Moon - Scars</a> -<a href="https://nfduk.bandcamp.com/album/trinity-e-p" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">NFD - Trinity</a> -<a href="https://rngfngr.bandcamp.com/track/chamber-of-roses" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ringfinger - Chamber of Roses</a> -<a href="https://fleshofmorning.bandcamp.com/album/we-ride" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Flesh of Morning - We Ride</a> All Goth Considered 2:22:50 Chatting Covid 2:43:30 Outro

138: Gothic Gangster

The world's number 1 Goth talk podcast!  We discuss news related to the goth experience with a different guest each month, exploring the history, music, literature, fashion and community of the culture.  We also feature interviews with artists and academics, album, book and movie reviews, debates, drama and more!

Some episodes better then others, depends on the guests and topic. Usually pretty great!

I enjoy this most of the time

I very much enjoy the show.  It’s interesting to listen to and they typically have good subjects.

One of a kind

Cemetery Confessions: A Goth Talk Podcast

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: Zakkarrii Andi The Count Michelle Jez Mark Joe  If you enjoy the show, please consider supporting us on Patreon. You can subscribe to the show via  our podcast app or  iTunes. You can E-mail us at CemeteryConfessions@gmail.com Trap Goth 2.0 7:51 The Year in Review 13:20 40 Years of Goth? 22:02 As we wait for the male version to be released, we are putting the much maligned 40 years of goth on the chopping block.  We are going to dissect and judge the validity and accuracy of this self proclaimed timeline taxonomy of goth fashion. Music Break: 1:13:46 Gothic People - Libitina THE GREAT DEBATE: 1:18:00 Our inquisitors have prepared arguments for who they think should be considered the most seminal or important musician for goth. Spoiler alert, it gets ugly real fast. Gothic Charm School: 2:04:00 It's finally time to take on The Lady of the Manners and her assessment of the necessity of goth music as a requisite for goth cultural membership. Music Break: 2:28:20 If I Only Were a Goth - ThouShaltNot Goth Points the Game! 2:30:15 Our Inquisitors will compete to collect goth points, in pursuit of the title of Goth Queen/King.  References: Playlist of Active Goth Bands Steampunk Interview Andi's Glorious 80's Music Video  ~Bloopers~

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 <a href="http://www.youtube.com/c/realamericangamer" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Real American Gamer</a> for voicing the intro for this episode. Tribunal of the Holy Office of the Gothquisition: <a href="https://livingthestrangelife.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Zakkarrii</a> <a href="http://andiharriman.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Andi</a> <a href="http://www.thebelfry.rip/thecount" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Count</a> <a href="http://blkstiletto.tumblr.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Michelle</a> <a href="http://Studio777.etsy.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Jez</a> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/gothdjgomez/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Mark</a> <a href="http://www.thebelfry.rip/blog/?author=5525e1dde4b007c5fd3b2db1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Joe</a> If you enjoy the show, please consider supporting us on <a href="http://www.patreon.com/cemeteryconfessions" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Patreon</a>. You can subscribe to the show via <a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=tv.wizzard.android.belfry" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> our podcast app</a> or <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-belfry-network/id990538481?mt=2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> iTunes</a>. You can E-mail us at CemeteryConfessions@gmail.com <a href="https://youtu.be/7eNQWa7V0SY" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Trap Goth 2.0</a> 7:51 The Year in Review 13:20 <a href="https://noisey.vice.com/en_us/article/goth-fashion-video" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">40 Years of Goth</a>? 22:02 As we wait for the male version to be released, we are putting the much maligned 40 years of goth on the chopping block.  We are going to dissect and judge the validity and accuracy of this self proclaimed timeline taxonomy of goth fashion. Music Break: 1:13:46 <a href="https://youtu.be/GYWB_o7_9Fo" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Gothic People - Libitina</a> THE GREAT DEBATE: 1:18:00 Our inquisitors have prepared arguments for who they think should be considered the most seminal or important musician for goth. Spoiler alert, it gets ugly real fast. Gothic Charm School: 2:04:00 It's finally time to take on The Lady of the Manners and her <a href="http://gothic-charm-school.com/charm/?p=1091" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">assessment of the necessity</a> of goth music as a requisite for goth cultural membership. Music Break: 2:28:20 <a href="https://youtu.be/B9g0f-YT9f4" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">If I Only Were a Goth - ThouShaltNot</a> Goth Points the Game! 2:30:15 Our Inquisitors will compete to collect goth points, in pursuit of the title of Goth Queen/King. References: <a href="http://www.thebelfry.rip/blog/2016/11/24/post-punk-party-5" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Playlist of Active Goth Bands</a> <a href="http://www.thebelfry.rip/blog/steampunkinterview" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Steampunk Interview</a> <a href="https://youtu.be/H2w1TiB6Kao" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Andi's Glorious 80's Music Video</a> ~Bloopers~

042 - Gothquisition 2

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. You can subscribe to the show via your podcast app or  iTunes. You can E-mail us at CemeteryConfessions@gmail.com  Quick News: 6:48 -Coffin Sleeper -Bathory TV Show Album Review: 12:42 Metanoia - IAMX 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: Wannabes, Goths, and Christians: The Boundaries of Sex, Style, and Status Masculinity Dilemmas: Sexuality and Intimacy talk among Goths and Christians "So Full of Myself as a Chick" Goth Women, Sexual Independence, and Gender Egalitarianism  Bloopers

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 <a href="http://www.thebelfry.rip/gothropology/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Gothropology</a> and Golde of <a href="https://www.facebook.com/CrystalWebClothing" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Crystal Web Clothing</a>. If you enjoy the show, please consider supporting us on <a href="http://www.patreon.com/cemeteryconfessions" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Patreon</a>. You can subscribe to the show via your podcast app or <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-belfry-network/id990538481?mt=2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> iTunes</a>. You can E-mail us at <a href="mailto:CemeteryConfessions@gmail.com">CemeteryConfessions@gmail.com</a> Quick News: 6:48 -<a href="http://www.nbcnews.com/news/europe/police-bury-case-man-found-sleeping-coffin-car-park-n403666" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Coffin Sleeper</a> -<a href="http://www.latinpost.com/articles/85951/20151011/new-cbs-vampire-series-bathory-to-be-about-real-life-16th-century-countess.htm" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Bathory TV Show</a> Album Review: 12:42 <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B014KEPD58?keywords=metanoia&amp;qid=1445802088&amp;ref_=sr_1_1&amp;sr=8-1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Metanoia - IAMX</a> 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: <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Wannabes-Goths-Christians-Boundaries-Status/dp/0226898431/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1445802151&amp;sr=8-1&amp;keywords=wannabes+goths+and+christians" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Wannabes, Goths, and Christians: The Boundaries of Sex, Style, and Status</a> <a href="https://www.academia.edu/1153767/Masculinity_Dilemmas_Sexuality_and_Intimacy_Talk_Among_Christians_and_Goths" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Masculinity Dilemmas: Sexuality and Intimacy talk among Goths and Christians</a> <a href="https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&amp;rct=j&amp;q=&amp;esrc=s&amp;source=web&amp;cd=2&amp;ved=0CCAQFjABahUKEwj3z6nn2OPIAhVMwGMKHUAiBPQ&amp;url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ibrarian.net%2Fnavon%2Fpaper%2F_So_Full_of_Myself_as_a_Chick___Goth_Women__Sexua.pdf%3Fpaperid%3D14715945&amp;usg=AFQjCNET3CTUZzIQXVy7tTCMamyNcF5bvA&amp;sig2=pVYNnMPYSvt-iU0uADhGog&amp;cad=rja" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">"So Full of Myself as a Chick" Goth Women, Sexual Independence, and Gender Egalitarianism</a> Bloopers

029 - Gothic Sex

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. You can subscribe to the show via  our podcast app or  iTunes. You can E-mail us at CemeteryConfessions@gmail.com Our Guests this month are Angela Benedict and Skullgirdle!  Introductions 2:00 News: 9:38  Goth at 30 and beyond: Insight for Baby Bats Album Review: 58:37  Bootblacks - Fragments Interview with Emz: 1:07:45 Emz is the head spook at the HorrorAddicts.net website and podcast! Check out her most recent  vampire novel, Dusk's Warriors! Goth Youtube: 1:40:48 In the age of the world wide web, goths have more opportunities to meet and share their thoughts than ever before. No longer do we have to create and publish our own zines, start a band, or run a goth event to express a sense of cultural identity and community. We are now able to project ourselves, our lives, and our scenes in HD video for the whole world to see and talk about. This has allowed our dark little culture to be opened up to a whole new audience of potential goths who may become seduced by the dark side and help create and participate in the culture, even if they don’t have a local scene. But does this type of access actually encourage goths to stop engaging with their local community? Is the emphasis on visual presentation having an adverse impact on the values and norms of the culture? That and more is what I’d like to explore this month. Sinister Suggestions: 2:52:17 Necromancy Radio Necromancy Clothing Podcasts The Count was interviewed on this month: 2:58:51  We Have a Technical Sex, Death, and Religion

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 <a href="http://HorrorAddicts.net" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">HorrorAddicts.net</a>,,  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 <a href="http://www.patreon.com/cemeteryconfessions" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Patreon</a>. You can subscribe to the show via <a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=tv.wizzard.android.belfry" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> our podcast app</a> or <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-belfry-network/id990538481?mt=2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> iTunes</a>. You can E-mail us at CemeteryConfessions@gmail.com Our Guests this month are <a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/angelabenedict" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Angela Benedict</a> and <a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/skullgirdle" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Skullgirdle</a>! Introductions 2:00 News: 9:38 <a href="http://www.darkmoonmanor.com/2017/09/goth-at-30-and-beyond-insight-for.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Goth at 30 and beyond: Insight for Baby Bats</a> Album Review: 58:37 <a href="https://manicdepressionrecords.bandcamp.com/album/md090-bootblacks-fragments-free-download" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Bootblacks - Fragments</a> Interview with Emz: 1:07:45 Emz is the head spook at the <a href="https://HorrorAddicts.net" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">HorrorAddicts.net</a> website and podcast! Check out her most recent <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Dusks-Warriors-Nights-Knights-Vampire/dp/1544628803" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> vampire novel, Dusk's Warriors</a>! Goth Youtube: 1:40:48 In the age of the world wide web, goths have more opportunities to meet and share their thoughts than ever before. No longer do we have to create and publish our own zines, start a band, or run a goth event to express a sense of cultural identity and community. We are now able to project ourselves, our lives, and our scenes in HD video for the whole world to see and talk about. This has allowed our dark little culture to be opened up to a whole new audience of potential goths who may become seduced by the dark side and help create and participate in the culture, even if they don’t have a local scene. But does this type of access actually encourage goths to stop engaging with their local community? Is the emphasis on visual presentation having an adverse impact on the values and norms of the culture? That and more is what I’d like to explore this month. Sinister Suggestions: 2:52:17 <a href="https://www.necromancy.com.au/blog/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Necromancy Radio</a> <a href="http://necromancy.com.au/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Necromancy Clothing</a> Podcasts The Count was interviewed on this month: 2:58:51 <a href="http://www.idieyoudie.com/2017/10/we-have-a-technical-180-cemetery-confections/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> We Have a Technical</a> <a href="https://soundcloud.com/sexdeathandreligion/sdr-ep-01" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Sex, Death, and Religion</a>

052: Goth Youtube

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.  You can subscribe to the show via your podcast app or  iTunes. You can E-mail us at CemeteryConfessions@gmail.com Our Inquisitors: 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 Paper Mag and the Goth Witch of Lies Andi's Defense for Goth as a Music Culture  Aytakk on Goth Online Bullying Neo-Tribes and the Death of Subculture  Mark and The Count as Mall Goths  DIY Deathrock Jacket  Lord Damien Stark's Make-up Tips for the Bleak

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 <a href="http://www.patreon.com/cemeteryconfessions" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Patreon</a>. You can subscribe to the show via your podcast app or <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-belfry-network/id990538481?mt=2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> iTunes</a>. You can E-mail us at CemeteryConfessions@gmail.com Our Inquisitors: <a href="http://andiharriman.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Andi Harriman,</a> <a href="http://livingthestrangelife.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Zakkarii,</a> <a href="http://blkstiletto.tumblr.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Michelle,</a> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/DJ-Aytakk-119435478127258/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Aytakk,</a> Mark and <a href="http://www.thebelfry.rip/thecount" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Count</a> The Surprise: <a href="https://instagram.com/explore/tags/trapgoth/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Trap-Goth</a> 9:38 <a href="http://sffoghorn.org/2015/10/15/rips-seams-go-goth/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Go Goth!</a> 15:57 Goth Quiz 41:57 <a href="http://www.miaminewtimes.com/music/the-50-shades-of-tropigoth-at-iii-points-music-festival-7972167" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> 50 Shades of Tropigoth</a> 1:01:00 Cemetery Confessions 1:18:37 <a href="http://www.papermag.com/2015/10/black_on_black_a_look_at_the_c.php" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Black on Black: The Contemporary Goth Fashion Scene</a> 1:51:38 Listener Call in 2:22:32 ~Bloopers~ References: (in order of mention) <a href="https://daniel-ford-c537.squarespace.com/blog/2015/11/22/the-gothquisition-cemetery-confessions" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Merlyn Munstun - The Beautiful Pizza</a> <a href="http://livingthestrangelife.com/2015/11/02/paper-mag-and-the-goth-witch-of-lies/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Paper Mag and the Goth Witch of Lies</a> <a href="http://adhoc.fm/post/goth-appropriation-and-demise-subcultures/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Andi's Defense for Goth as a Music Culture</a> <a href="http://www.thebelfry.rip/blog/2015/6/4/allegedly-dancefloor-tragedy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Aytakk on Goth Online Bullying</a> <a href="http://www.thebelfry.rip/blog/2015/7/16/substanceandsubculture" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Neo-Tribes and the Death of Subculture</a> <a href="http://www.thebelfry.rip/blog/2015/6/2/an-ode-to-mall-goths-10-reasons-why-it-was-cool" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Mark and The Count as Mall Goths</a> <a href="http://www.thebelfry.rip/blog/2015/11/1/how-to-diy-deathrock-jacket" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> DIY Deathrock Jacket</a> <a href="http://blkstiletto.tumblr.com/post/133371238511/from-ghastly-magazine-issue-3-1993-one-of-the" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Lord Damien Stark's Make-up Tips for the Bleak</a>

030 - The Gothquisition

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) Zakkarrii, Master Seamstress Andi, Royal Scribe Count, Grand Inquisitioner Dani, Royal Minstrel Jez, Supreme Persecutor of Heretics  Michelle, Queen Joe, Court Jester and Bridge Troll  Introductions Roast of Avelina de Moray  Being Goth is More than a Teenage Phase 10:04 Song Break: 28:35  NU:N - It's a Goth Revolution (Sacrosanct Mix) Roast of Voltaire  5 Things Wrong with Goth Culture Right Now 40:00 Song Break: 1:04:20 You’ve Been Goth BLOCKED Roast of Jake Munro Goth Quiz 1:11:42 Song Break: 1:38:00 You’ll End Up Looking Like Scary Bitches RIP VampireFreaks References: -ToiletGoth  -Hand in you Goth Card, you are Banished! -Scarfing Scarves -Goth Death Culture will Destroy your Teen

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) <a href="https://livingthestrangelife.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Zakkarrii</a>, Master Seamstress <a href="http://andiharriman.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Andi</a>, Royal Scribe Count, Grand Inquisitioner <a href="https://www.instagram.com/less.than.human/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Dani</a>, Royal Minstrel <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/studio777" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Jez</a>, Supreme Persecutor of Heretics <a href="https://blkstiletto.tumblr.com/post/56438791561/john-koviak-in-advert-for-the-berlin-wall-source" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Michelle</a>, Queen <a href="https://www.facebook.com/gothgothygothgoth/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Joe</a>, Court Jester and Bridge Troll Introductions Roast of Avelina de Moray <a href="https://metro.co.uk/2019/05/22/goth-is-not-a-teenage-phase-its-a-passion-for-the-dark-and-beautiful-9595972/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Being Goth is More than a Teenage Phase</a> 10:04 Song Break: 28:35 <a href="https://swissdarknights.bandcamp.com/track/its-a-goth-revolution-sacrosanct-mix-nu-n" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> NU:N - It's a Goth Revolution (Sacrosanct Mix)</a> Roast of Voltaire <a href="https://www.rebelsmarket.com/blog/posts/5-things-wrong-with-goth-subculture-right-now?fbclid=IwAR26ivHNV0R6052BeKbR5RgZjXIuopGo3iw5a8ITv0MfzV2Lv65yAQByFqI" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> 5 Things Wrong with Goth Culture Right Now</a> 40:00 Song Break: 1:04:20 <a href="https://youtu.be/qqheLN9a6dE" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">You’ve Been Goth BLOCKED</a> Roast of Jake Munro Goth Quiz 1:11:42 Song Break: 1:38:00 <a href="https://open.spotify.com/album/4LzNXDB14FzfvQ0DzxX0VU" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">You’ll End Up Looking Like Scary Bitches</a> RIP VampireFreaks References: -<a href="http://www.thebelfry.rip/blog/2016/6/22/the-new-wave-to-end-all-new-waves" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">ToiletGoth</a> -<a href="https://youtu.be/BF3-y8A5crI" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Hand in you Goth Card, you are Banished!</a> -<a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/ScarfingScarves" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Scarfing Scarves</a> -<a href="https://www.jesus-is-savior.com/Evils%20in%20America/goth.htm" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Goth Death Culture will Destroy your Teen</a>

The Gothquisition 4

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: -Hipster Goth 10:30 -Genre Classification and the 80’s 12:45 -Is Goth Music Still Diverse? 25:20 -Elitism vs Poseurs 31:00 -More on Music Variety 40:00 -Babybats and the Internet 48:30 -The Dichotomy of Music and Aesthetic 58:25 -80’s Goth Wasn’t Just About Music -Music and Fashion EP 67 -Is Goth a Counter-Culture 1:05:20 Album Review: 1:21:55 The Coventry - Deep Detachment Sinister Suggestions: 1:32:00 -Padkarsoda -Spellling -Debby Friday -Tanya Tagaq -Is This How you See Me? -My Pretty Vampire -Ganser

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 <a href="https://www.biancaxunise.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Bianca Xunise</a>! You can read about her <a href="https://www.shondaland.com/live/a26803757/loving-my-inner-black-weirdo/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> journey as a black goth</a>, read her <a href="https://riotfest.org/2018/06/that-one-time-bauhaus-bought-a-tour-hearse/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> interview with Bauhaus</a>, and her comic about why <a href="https://thenib.com/rock-against-racism?id=bianca-xunise&amp;t=author" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> music should be political</a>! If you enjoy the show, please consider <a href="http://patreon.com/cemeteryconfessions" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">supporting us on Patreon!</a> <a href="http://www.obscuraundead.com/blog/1y1rqdae4q59zkvbcqbpg0iwyoae93" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">What’s Old is New Again: The Hipster Goth Revival:</a> -Hipster Goth 10:30 -Genre Classification and the 80’s 12:45 -Is Goth Music Still Diverse? 25:20 -Elitism vs Poseurs 31:00 -More on Music Variety 40:00 -Babybats and the Internet 48:30 -The Dichotomy of Music and Aesthetic 58:25 -<a href="https://youtu.be/eu63P2Sxlpo" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">80’s Goth Wasn’t Just About Music</a> -<a href="http://www.thebelfry.rip/blog/2018/7/25/the-curse-of-internet-celebrity-cemetery-confessions" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Music and Fashion EP 67</a> -Is Goth a Counter-Culture 1:05:20 Album Review: 1:21:55 <a href="https://swissdarknights.bandcamp.com/album/deep-detachment" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Coventry - Deep Detachment</a> Sinister Suggestions: 1:32:00 -<a href="https://padkarosda.bandcamp.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Padkarsoda</a> -<a href="https://spellling.bandcamp.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Spellling</a> -<a href="https://debbyfriday.bandcamp.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Debby Friday</a> -<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dumvYzfuT0w" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Tanya Tagaq</a> -<a href="https://www.amazon.com/This-How-You-See-Me/dp/168396182X" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Is This How you See Me?</a> -<a href="https://www.amazon.com/My-Pretty-Vampire-Katie-Skelly/dp/1683960203" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">My Pretty Vampire</a> -<a href="https://ganser.bandcamp.com/album/you-must-be-new-here" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ganser</a>

095: The New Age of Goth

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.  If you enjoy the show, please consider supporting us on Patreon! References:  Inside Subculture: The Postmodern Meaning of Style  Nightclubbing: Planet X and Liverpool’s Post-Punk Era Our Interview with William Faith and Scary Lady Sara 4EA Paradigm  Making Sense of Autopoietic Enactive Embodiment Pragmatism and Embodied Cognitive Science  Symmetric Anthropology

This episode we are reviewing the claims in Karl Spracklen’s new book: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Evolution-Goth-Culture-Alternativity-Marginalization/dp/1787146774/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=the%20evolution%20of%20goth%20culture&amp;qid=1573095975&amp;sr=8-1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> The Evolution of Goth Culture: The Origins and Deeds of the New Goths</a>. If you enjoy the show, please consider <a href="http://patreon.com/cemeteryconfessions" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">supporting us on Patreon!</a> References: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Inside-Subculture-Postmodern-Meaning-Culture/dp/1859733522" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Inside Subculture: The Postmodern Meaning of Style</a> <a href="https://daily.redbullmusicacademy.com/2019/03/nightclubbing-planet-x-doreen-allen" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Nightclubbing: Planet X and Liverpool’s Post-Punk Era</a> <a href="http://www.thebelfry.rip/blog/2017/3/27/faithandrose" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Our Interview with William Faith and Scary Lady Sara</a> <a href="https://abodysintrouble.wordpress.com/2011/04/05/4ea/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">4EA Paradigm</a> <a href="https://www.academia.edu/30715753/Making_Sense_of_Autopoietic_Enactive_Embodiment_A_Gentle_Appraisal" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Making Sense of Autopoietic Enactive Embodiment</a> <a href="https://www.degruyter.com/view/product/473127" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Pragmatism and Embodied Cognitive Science</a> <a href="http://www.bruno-latour.fr/sites/default/files/146-CERISY-DESCOLApdf.pdf" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Symmetric Anthropology</a>

096: The Evolution of Goth

For today’s episode, we are going to give our post-mortem on the goth scene in 2018. We’ll also be discussing where we stand on the proposition of defining goth including the major contentions and schools of thought around that issue. We’ll review the new album from Ghostland  offer our sinister suggestions and more! You can get the Cemetery Confessions Shirt HERE! If you enjoy the show, please consider supporting us on Patreon! Our 2018 in Goth Wrap-up News: 16:56  The Neverending Goth Debate Can you be goth without music? 22:01 Explaining the Definition of goth: 38:09 1. An appreciation of goth music 2. Aesthetic deviance that aligns with the sartorial idioms of goth. 3. Embracing darkness (manifest as an appreciation of the macabre, Gothic literature, finding beauty in the uncanny and abnormal, etc) 4. An active pursuit of incorporating these ideologies, material objects, and rituals into substantive, communal interaction. (lifestyle curation) Is goth singular or multi-factoral? 52:47 How does The Gothic fit in? 57:50 Elitism in the Eternal Debate 1:11:22  My Video Series on Defining Subculture and Goth Album Review: 1:15:03  Ghostland - Dances on Walls Sinister Suggestions: 1:30:19 -Man in the High Castle - -Witchhands  -The Chilling Adventures of Sabrina -The Witchwave Podcast -Lycia -Them Are Us Too -The Silent Companions

For today’s episode, we are going to give our post-mortem on the goth scene in 2018. We’ll also be discussing where we stand on the proposition of defining goth including the major contentions and schools of thought around that issue. We’ll review the new album from Ghostland  offer our sinister suggestions and more! You can get the Cemetery Confessions <a href="https://www.bonfire.com/cemetery-confessions-t-shirt/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Shirt HERE!</a> If you enjoy the show, please consider <a href="http://patreon.com/cemeteryconfessions" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">supporting us on Patreon!</a> Our 2018 in Goth Wrap-up News: 16:56 <a href="https://gothic-charm-school.com/charm/?p=1326&amp;fbclid=IwAR26SFmxC1FWJJ2JfK4soW96WZJrzCzjUNgb25kpoxLbFRq1FfwHS1CJ6Oo" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> The Neverending Goth Debate</a> Can you be goth without music? 22:01 Explaining the Definition of goth: 38:09 1. An appreciation of goth music 2. Aesthetic deviance that aligns with the sartorial idioms of goth. 3. Embracing darkness (manifest as an appreciation of the macabre, Gothic literature, finding beauty in the uncanny and abnormal, etc) 4. An active pursuit of incorporating these ideologies, material objects, and rituals into substantive, communal interaction. (lifestyle curation) Is goth singular or multi-factoral? 52:47 How does The Gothic fit in? 57:50 Elitism in the Eternal Debate 1:11:22 <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N1niXgARskY&amp;list=PLZTXnFVrOiG2j_GpFtcARkL47Rzt3Lrxi" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> My Video Series on Defining Subculture and Goth</a> Album Review: 1:15:03 <a href="https://manicdepressionrecords.bandcamp.com/album/md107-ghostland-dances-on-walls?fbclid=IwAR3wnKsvutZxt_lIbM4b_jNJBvPvY5CjCCDbWKQ7MCN8gXtgKwClYsRaCnQ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Ghostland - Dances on Walls</a> Sinister Suggestions: 1:30:19 -<a href="https://www.amazon.com/Man-High-Castle-Season/dp/B00RSGFRY8" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Man in the High Castle</a> - -<a href="https://witchhandsdxr.bandcamp.com/album/a-voice-and-nothing-more" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Witchhands</a> -<a href="https://www.netflix.com/title/80223989" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Chilling Adventures of Sabrina</a> -<a href="https://witchwavepodcast.com/episodes/2018/10/23/19-joshua-conkel-writer-on-netflixs-chilling-adventures-of-sabrina" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Witchwave Podcast</a> -<a href="https://lycia.bandcamp.com/album/in-flickers" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Lycia</a> -<a href="https://themareustoo.bandcamp.com/album/amends" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Them Are Us Too</a> -<a href="https://www.amazon.com/Silent-Companions-Novel-Laura-Purcell/dp/014313163X" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Silent Companions</a>

078: What is Goth?

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 -The Importance of Dance to Goth Expression -Ritual -Bodily Autonomy CoalCandy’s video Album Review: 1:35:00  Tomb of Love - A Permanent Reminder of Our Failure Sinister Suggestions: 1:51:00 It’s For Us Neon Tzigane Black Dresses Fires  Neu!  Can  Amon Düül

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 <a href="https://vellocinate.bandcamp.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Vellocinate you can find here!</a> If you enjoy the show, please consider <a href="http://patreon.com/cemeteryconfessions" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">supporting us on Patreon!</a> Introduction and Local Scene Chat Creating Goth Worlds Through Dance: 12:43 -The Importance of Dance to Goth Expression -Ritual -Bodily Autonomy <a href="https://youtu.be/HWl6haRwbrc" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">CoalCandy’s video</a> Album Review: 1:35:00 <a href="https://tomboflove.bandcamp.com/album/a-permanent-reminder-of-our-failure-ep-2019" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Tomb of Love - A Permanent Reminder of Our Failure</a> Sinister Suggestions: 1:51:00 <a href="https://itsforus.bandcamp.com/album/stay" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">It’s For Us</a> <a href="https://neontzigane.bandcamp.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Neon Tzigane</a> <a href="https://blackdresses.bandcamp.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Black Dresses</a> Fires <a href="https://open.spotify.com/artist/2CqEOngQOOMstJupNn6Hmf?autoplay=true&amp;v=A" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Neu!</a> <a href="https://open.spotify.com/artist/4l8xPGtl6DHR2uvunqrl8r?autoplay=true&amp;v=A" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Can</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oUNxXhzF0fw&amp;list=PLsLoq3eb3VNQFtJdKUtRskvlP1GhR7SVq&amp;index=1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Amon Düül</a>

082: Dance, Ritual and Bodily Autonomy

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: Contemporary Gothic Fashioning Gothic Bodies  Chapter 1: 7:00 -Thesis, Introduction, methodology overview -Goth as a middle class culture of consumption Chapter 2: 53:15 -Tim Burton and his reshaping of modern Gothic Chapter3: 57:42 -The increased reliance of the visual in goth -The politicization of goth through Columbine and Sophie Lancaster Chapter 4: 1:22:44 Premise 1: In the post millennial era, vampires have sought to become the institution rather than the subversion, to become as human or amiable towards humans as possible rather than be the Other 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 -The modern goth girl and the "whimsical macabre" Chapter 6: 1:47:05 -Camp and it's influence on goth and the assimilative monster Chapter 7: 2:02:06 -Goth/Gothic masculinities and humerus monsters Chapter 8: 2:19:36 -Whitby Gothic Weekend and the Gothic-carnivalesque Conclusions 2:30:25

This month we are doing things a bit differently, and will be reviewing the book <a href="http://amzn.to/2xFYj1l" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Post-Millennial Gothic: Comedy, Romance, and the Rise of Happy Gothic</a> 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: <a href="http://amzn.to/2wY7InD" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Contemporary Gothic</a> <a href="http://amzn.to/2xG5mXF" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Fashioning Gothic Bodies</a> Chapter 1: 7:00 -Thesis, Introduction, methodology overview -Goth as a middle class culture of consumption Chapter 2: 53:15 -Tim Burton and his reshaping of modern Gothic Chapter3: 57:42 -The increased reliance of the visual in goth -The politicization of goth through Columbine and Sophie Lancaster Chapter 4: 1:22:44 Premise 1: In the post millennial era, vampires have sought to become the institution rather than the subversion, to become as human or amiable towards humans as possible rather than be the Other 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 -The modern goth girl and the "whimsical macabre" Chapter 6: 1:47:05 -Camp and it's influence on goth and the assimilative monster Chapter 7: 2:02:06 -Goth/Gothic masculinities and humerus monsters Chapter 8: 2:19:36 -Whitby Gothic Weekend and the Gothic-carnivalesque Conclusions 2:30:25

051: The Rise of Happy Gothic

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. You can subscribe to the show via  our podcast app or  iTunes. You can E-mail us at CemeteryConfessions@gmail.com This month's guest is Sir William Welles of New Goth City, and now xenogoth!      New Goth City 2:00 We learn a bit about our guest, and his project New Goth City which aims to be a travel guide for goths in or coming to the US. News: 12:50 Where do we draw the line when trying to label, taxonimize, and identify parts of the culture? Are trad goth or romantigoth simply a fashion choice, or could there be enough substance for those labels to warrant full blown subculture/identity status? How far is too far?  Subcategories of goth: Are They Useful?  Due to time restrictions our discussion focused on the first half of the article, to hear our thoughts on the remaining portion of article, sign up at our patreon page! Horror Addicts Crossover: 1:11:15 We read and discuss an article about VR, in conjunction with the Next Great Horror Writer Contest over at HorrorAddicts.net The Future of Goth: 1:31:27 This month it's all about Goth: The Final Frontier. Where have we been and where are we going? We're going to evaluate the dialectical relationship goth has with history, the state of the scene and barriers to entry, generational divides, stagnation, and most saliently, XENOGOTH and what the hell that even is. Sinister Suggestion: 2:16:35  Gothic: Dark Galmour

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 <a href="http://horroraddicts.net" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">horroraddicts.net</a> 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 <a href="http://www.patreon.com/cemeteryconfessions" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Patreon</a>. You can subscribe to the show via <a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=tv.wizzard.android.belfry" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> our podcast app</a> or <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-belfry-network/id990538481?mt=2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> iTunes</a>. You can E-mail us at CemeteryConfessions@gmail.com This month's guest is Sir William Welles of <a href="http://www.newgothcity.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">New Goth City</a>, and now <a href="http://xenogoth.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">xenogoth</a>! New Goth City 2:00 We learn a bit about our guest, and his project New Goth City which aims to be a travel guide for goths in or coming to the US. News: 12:50 Where do we draw the line when trying to label, taxonimize, and identify parts of the culture? Are trad goth or romantigoth simply a fashion choice, or could there be enough substance for those labels to warrant full blown subculture/identity status? How far is too far? <a href="https://domesticatedgoth.blogspot.com/2017/03/subcategories-of-goth-do-they-exist-are.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Subcategories of goth: Are They Useful?</a> Due to time restrictions our discussion focused on the first half of the article, to hear our thoughts on the remaining portion of article, sign up at our <a href="http://patreon.com/cemeteryconfessions" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">patreon page!</a> Horror Addicts Crossover: 1:11:15 We read and discuss an article about VR, in conjunction with the Next Great Horror Writer Contest over at <a href="http://horroraddicts.net" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">HorrorAddicts.net</a> The Future of Goth: 1:31:27 This month it's all about Goth: The Final Frontier. Where have we been and where are we going? We're going to evaluate the dialectical relationship goth has with history, the state of the scene and barriers to entry, generational divides, stagnation, and most saliently, <a href="http://xenogoth.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">XENOGOTH</a> and what the hell that even is. Sinister Suggestion: 2:16:35 <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Gothic-Dark-Glamour-Valerie-Steele/dp/0300136943" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Gothic: Dark Galmour</a>

047: The Future of Goth

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 Ausencia - Lust Era Sinister Suggestions: 1:31:40 -Evi Vine -The Ire -Love / Death / Robots -Beat Saber -Harry Potter and the Methods of Rationality -Nytt Land

This week we chat with Gopal Metro, co founder of Bella Morte, Gild the Mourn, Brighter Fires, and his current project <a href="https://www.facebook.com/metropirateradio/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Metro Pirate Radio</a>. 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 <a href="https://www.patreon.com/gopalmetro" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">visiting his patreon page.</a> If you enjoy the show, please consider <a href="http://patreon.com/cemeteryconfessions" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">supporting us on Patreon!</a> Introduction to Gopal 2:40 Elitism 15:40 Depression 49:50 Album Review: 1:21:25 <a href="https://lustera.bandcamp.com/album/ausencia-ep-2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ausencia - Lust Era</a> Sinister Suggestions: 1:31:40 -<a href="https://evivine.bandcamp.com/album/black-light-white-dark" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Evi Vine</a> -<a href="https://theire.bandcamp.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Ire</a> -<a href="https://www.netflix.com/title/80174608" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Love / Death / Robots</a> -<a href="https://www.playstation.com/en-us/games/beat-saber-ps4/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Beat Saber</a> -<a href="http://www.hpmor.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Harry Potter and the Methods of Rationality</a> -<a href="https://nyttland.bandcamp.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Nytt Land</a>

083: Why So Elitist?

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. You can subscribe to the show via our podcast app or iTunes.  You can E-mail us at CemeteryConfessions@gmail.com 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: Are Goths Being Alienated from their Own Events? 21:36 Goths in the 90's vs. Now 1:03:47 (Reference: Goth's Loss of Mystery, Juvenoia) Album Review: 1:50:15 Cruz de Navajas - Dominacion Sinister Suggestions: 2:03:56 The Noise Beneath the Snow

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 <a href="http://www.patreon.com/cemeteryconfessions" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Patreon</a>. You can subscribe to the show via <a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=tv.wizzard.android.belfry" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">our podcast app</a> or <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-belfry-network/id990538481?mt=2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">iTunes</a>. You can E-mail us at CemeteryConfessions@gmail.com Our guest this month is Dez, who runs the incredible DIY record label Occult Whispers, which you can find on <a href="http://occultwhispersrecords.bigcartel.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Big Cartel</a>, <a href="https://occultwhispersrecords.bandcamp.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Bandcamp</a>, and <a href="https://www.facebook.com/occultwhispersrecords/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a> The State of the Music Business 9:45 The Death of Goth: <a href="https://youtu.be/bsbVTzAlLog" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Are Goths Being Alienated from their Own Events?</a> 21:36 <a href="https://youtu.be/drq5FVql2Xc" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Goths in the 90's vs. Now</a> 1:03:47 (Reference: <a href="http://www.thebelfry.rip/blog/cemeteryconfessions22" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Goth's Loss of Mystery</a>, <a href="https://youtu.be/LD0x7ho_IYc" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Juvenoia</a>) Album Review: 1:50:15 <a href="https://symphonyofdestruction.bandcamp.com/album/dominaci-n-lp" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Cruz de Navajas - Dominacion</a> Sinister Suggestions: 2:03:56 <a href="https://noisebeneaththesnow.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Noise Beneath the Snow</a>

059: The Death of Goth

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) Zakkarrii, Master Seamstress Andi, Royal Scribe Count, Grand Inquisitioner Dani, Royal Minstrel Jez, Supreme Persecutor of Heretics Mark, Dungeon Master Joe, Court Jester and Bridge Troll  If you enjoy the show, please consider supporting us on Patreon. You can subscribe to the show via our podcast app or iTunes.  You can E-mail us at CemeteryConfessions@gmail.com Introductions News: 8:40 Real Talk to Elitists Music Break: 34:17 Goth Kids Song (South Park) Cover GothQUIZistion 39:30 Ad Break 57:02 News: 1:01:43  Goth is Dead, Long Live Goth Music Break: 1:22:00 Death in Rome - Barbie Girl Cemetery Confessions 1:26:00 News: 1:41:45  Those Damn Elitists Announcements for Next Year

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) <a href="https://livingthestrangelife.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Zakkarrii</a>, Master Seamstress <a href="http://andiharriman.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Andi</a>, Royal Scribe Count, Grand Inquisitioner <a href="https://www.instagram.com/less.than.human/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Dani</a>, Royal Minstrel <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/studio777" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Jez</a>, Supreme Persecutor of Heretics <a href="https://www.facebook.com/gothdjgomez/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Mark</a>, Dungeon Master <a href="https://www.facebook.com/gothgothygothgoth/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Joe</a>, Court Jester and Bridge Troll If you enjoy the show, please consider supporting us on <a href="http://www.patreon.com/cemeteryconfessions" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Patreon</a>. You can subscribe to the show via <a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=tv.wizzard.android.belfry" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">our podcast app</a> or <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-belfry-network/id990538481?mt=2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">iTunes</a>. You can E-mail us at CemeteryConfessions@gmail.com Introductions News: 8:40 <a href="http://aminoapps.com/page/gothic/2959023/real-talk-to-elitists" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Real Talk to Elitists</a> Music Break: 34:17 <a href="https://youtu.be/O7VHJ3TLQH4" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Goth Kids Song (South Park) Cover</a> GothQUIZistion 39:30 <a href="https://youtu.be/mF9nrc5-HMs" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ad Break</a> 57:02 News: 1:01:43 <a href="http://www.renaissancesociety.org/publishing/43/goth-is-dead-long-live-goth/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Goth is Dead, Long Live Goth</a> Music Break: 1:22:00 <a href="https://youtu.be/beP82Vd9N_I" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Death in Rome - Barbie Girl</a> Cemetery Confessions 1:26:00 News: 1:41:45 <a href="https://angelambenedict.tumblr.com/post/162970892591/vera-b1u3-sataniccsucc-devilish-dolly" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Those Damn Elitists</a> Announcements for Next Year

053: The Gothquisition 3

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 Dune Messiah - Moments of Bliss Sinister Suggestions: 1:51:20 -Larkin Poe -Thorns Clothing -Circe -Kristen Sollee -Goth Symposium

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 <a href="http://andiharriman.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Andi</a> and Michelle! If you enjoy the show, please consider <a href="http://patreon.com/cemeteryconfessions" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">supporting us on Patreon!</a> <a href="https://soundsandshadows.com/2019/08/01/editorial-goth-culture-is-it-time-to-bury-the-past/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Do we care too much about old music</a>? 2:50 <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wbnvWQJZWC4" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Are we just normal people in spooky clothing</a>? 27:20 <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_W7y3enZih0" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Is deathrock too stereotypical</a>? 1:08:00 <a href="https://www.ssense.com/en-us/editorial/fashion/goth-utopia" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Goth Utopia</a> 1:11:45 Album Review: 1:37:40 <a href="https://dunemessiah.bandcamp.com/album/moments-of-bliss-lp" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Dune Messiah - Moments of Bliss</a> Sinister Suggestions: 1:51:20 -<a href="http://www.larkinpoe.com/?fbclid=IwAR1yrXoaEDvjdFWuvNsg7jVh86xctkXnPwMSk2El0RB9ERNi8sQBnbFAg1A" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Larkin Poe</a> -<a href="https://www.thornsclothing.com/?fbclid=IwAR1xloj8XZxd4SIESPwhBXcWKHuojpcL-_7QNIdwe5Lnh6URhh_1tuH4YaI" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Thorns Clothing</a> -<a href="http://madelinemiller.com/circe/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Circe</a> -<a href="http://kristensollee.com/books?fbclid=IwAR3QRmZIs8pKrJQQJ6CkfmA7TyWaukfUpShHCZXtDC3cBsoslI7K599-MBs" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Kristen Sollee</a> -<a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/499733997430614/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Goth Symposium</a>

091: Goth Talk

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. You can subscribe to the show via our podcast app or  iTunes. You can E-mail us at CemeteryConfessions@gmail.com 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: -The True Godfather of Goth 11:18 -Justin Beiber ruined subculture 20:56 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: -The Etiquette Guide to Goth Clubs (video) -People You Meet at Goth Clubs (video) -Dress Codes in the Goth Subculture -Spatial Boundaries, Etiquette and Interpersonal Interactions at a Gothic Club -My Club Has Failed me. Has Yours? -Clubbing Etiquette -How to Behave at a Goth/Industrial Club Sinister Suggestions: 2:32:13 -Baskin -Layers of Fear -Nadi Como - Crowned

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 <a href="http://www.patreon.com/cemeteryconfessions" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Patreon</a>. You can subscribe to the show via <a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=tv.wizzard.android.belfry" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">our podcast app</a> or <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-belfry-network/id990538481?mt=2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> iTunes</a>. You can E-mail us at CemeteryConfessions@gmail.com Our guests this month are <a href="https://www.facebook.com/DJ-Depraved-234317449936605/?fref=ts" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">DJ Depraved</a> and <a href="https://www.facebook.com/DJ-Depraved-234317449936605/?fref=ts" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">DJ Dante's Prayer</a>. Check out their horror podcast, "<a href="https://www.facebook.com/HorrorsOfTheUniverse/?fref=ts" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Horrors of the Universe</a>" and see them DJ at <a href="https://www.facebook.com/tanzdernachtsa/?fref=ts" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Tanz der Nacht</a>. News: -<a href="http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/entertainment/music/godfather-goth-mission-frontman-says-8939727" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The True Godfather of Goth</a> 11:18 -<a href="http://www.shortlist.com/style/fashion/how-primark-justin-bieber-and-boring-bands-killed-the-subculture" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Justin Beiber ruined subculture</a> 20:56 Album Review: 55:25 <a href="https://prideandfall.bandcamp.com/album/red-for-the-dead-black-for-the-mourning" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Red for the Dead, Black for the Mourning</a> 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: -<a href="https://youtu.be/MlTs4Oipw7o" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Etiquette Guide to Goth Clubs (video)</a> -<a href="https://youtu.be/3P1cduCDJDw" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">People You Meet at Goth Clubs (video)</a> -<a href="http://www.thebelfry.rip/blog/2016/2/27/code-black-dress-codes-in-the-goth-subculture" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Dress Codes in the Goth Subculture</a> -<a href="https://www.vamp.org/Gothic/Text/anthropaper.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Spatial Boundaries, Etiquette and Interpersonal Interactions at a Gothic Club</a> -<a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/goth/comments/4u712x/my_club_scene_has_failed_me_is_yours/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">My Club Has Failed me. Has Yours?</a> -<a href="https://domesticatedgoth.blogspot.com/2013/03/clubbing-ettiquette.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Clubbing Etiquette</a> -<a href="https://professortaboo.com/2011/04/13/how-to-go-to-a-goth-industrial-club/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">How to Behave at a Goth/Industrial Club</a> Sinister Suggestions: 2:32:13 -<a href="http://www.imdb.com/title/tt4935418/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Baskin</a> -<a href="https://www.layersoffear.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Layers of Fear</a> -<a href="https://nadicomo.bandcamp.com/album/crowned" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Nadi Como - Crowned</a>

041 - Clubs

Color

This month we are continuing our special series of expert panels as we take deep dives into latent issues and hot topics within the community, We previously discussed whether or not goth was political and explored the deeply ingrained  misogyny of industrial, and this week we are exploring the intersectionality and experiences of people of color. Whether goth or not, in America we live in a culture built on colonization, white washing and imperialism. The stories around which our culture connects are white, our histories are littered with appropriation of indigenous practices and our present is full of tacit ignorance about the ways this continues to reinforce the pain and inequality for people of color in our communities. Oppressed groups like black women have a barrier to self actualization that privileged groups who benefit from a history of imperial patriarchy do not. For as much lip service we give to goths being othered, discriminated against and bullied out of society, the face of our scene is still very often white.  The diversity of gender, sexual expression and transgression of power structures was implicit to the music scene in the 80’s however today, the ways in which people of color are represented and welcomed in our scene gets little of the attention among the discourse of cultural issues like commodification, defining boundaries, and music recommendations. Being as we live in a time when the stories we build our identities around in America are in flux and being discussed and debated, this seems like a gross oversight within our communities. If you enjoy the show, please consider supporting us on Patreon! Our guests this episode are Mike K Johnson,  Leila Taylor, DJ Maus, and Zakkarrii. Special thanks to Kyle of The Breathing Light who had last minute technical difficulties. Resources and Further Reading/Viewing: Commitment Against Racism  When They Invent a Darker Colour So Goth I was Born Black  Goth So White?  Nazi Goths Fuck Off  What Ends When the Symbols Shatter Who Will Us Be? Diversity Conversations When they Call you a Terrorist Peace and Justice Summit References:  Mexercy Scary Black Gothic Lamb M Lamar Bastet Death Witchhands Shadow Age The Ire

This month we are continuing our special series of expert panels as we take deep dives into latent issues and hot topics within the community, We previously discussed <a href="http://www.thebelfry.rip/blog/2018/11/1/is-goth-apolitical" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">whether or not goth was political</a> and explored the deeply ingrained <a href="http://www.thebelfry.rip/blog/2018/9/4/toxic-masculinity-and-sexism-in-our-scene-cemetery-confessions" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> misogyny of industrial</a>, and this week we are exploring the intersectionality and experiences of people of color. Whether goth or not, in America we live in a culture built on colonization, white washing and imperialism. The stories around which our culture connects are white, our histories are littered with appropriation of indigenous practices and our present is full of tacit ignorance about the ways this continues to reinforce the pain and inequality for people of color in our communities. Oppressed groups like black women have a barrier to self actualization that privileged groups who benefit from a history of imperial patriarchy do not. For as much lip service we give to goths being othered, discriminated against and bullied out of society, the face of our scene is still very often white.  The diversity of gender, sexual expression and transgression of power structures was implicit to the music scene in the 80’s however today, the ways in which people of color are represented and welcomed in our scene gets little of the attention among the discourse of cultural issues like commodification, defining boundaries, and music recommendations. Being as we live in a time when the stories we build our identities around in America are in flux and being discussed and debated, this seems like a gross oversight within our communities. If you enjoy the show, please consider <a href="http://patreon.com/cemeteryconfessions" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">supporting us on Patreon!</a> Our guests this episode are <a href="https://www.facebook.com/mike.k.johnson" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Mike K Johnson</a>, <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Darkly-Blackness-Americas-Gothic-Soul/dp/1912248549" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Leila Taylor</a>, <a href="http://www.obscuraundead.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">DJ Maus</a>, and <a href="https://livingthestrangelife.wordpress.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Zakkarrii</a>. Special thanks to Kyle of <a href="https://breathinglight.bandcamp.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Breathing Light</a> who had last minute technical difficulties. Resources and Further Reading/Viewing: <a href="https://janeelliott.com/commitment" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Commitment Against Racism</a> <a href="https://theblogginggoth.com/2016/02/17/when-they-invent-a-darker-colour-black-skin-versus-the-pale-aesthetic/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> When They Invent a Darker Colour</a> <a href="http://coilhouse.net/2012/09/i-am-so-goth-i-was-born-black/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">So Goth I was Born Black</a> <a href="https://www.post-punk.com/goth-so-white-black-representation-in-the-post-punk-scene/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Goth So White?</a> <a href="https://antifascistnews.net/2015/11/10/nazi-goths-fuck-off-it-is-time-to-shut-down-death-in-june-again/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Nazi Goths Fuck Off</a> <a href="http://www.whomakesthenazis.com/2010/11/what-ends-when-symbols-shatter-my-time.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> What Ends When the Symbols Shatter</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IXSYDGEt-O0" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Who Will Us Be?</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mHqV41HLRic" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Diversity Conversations</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BiAUYJXv2Yo" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">When they Call you a Terrorist</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g3hfFfw34Lw" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Peace and Justice Summit</a> References: <a href="https://nypost.com/2016/07/01/meet-mexrrissey-an-awesome-mexican-morrissey-cover-band/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Mexercy</a> <a href="https://scaryblack.bandcamp.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Scary Black</a> <a href="https://gothiclamb.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Gothic Lamb</a> <a href="http://www.mlamar.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">M Lamar</a> <a href="https://bastet.bandcamp.com/releases" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Bastet</a> <a href="http://www.deathfromdetroit.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Death</a> <a href="https://soundcloud.com/witchhands" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Witchhands</a> <a href="https://shadowage.bandcamp.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Shadow Age</a> <a href="https://theire.bandcamp.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Ire</a>

084: Goths of Color: Representation, Agency, and Marginalization

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. You can subscribe to the show via  our podcast app or iTunes. You can E-mail us at CemeteryConfessions@gmail.com Our guests this month are Adrienne and Michelle!  News: 4:25 40 years of goth fashion     -My 40 years of men's goth style review Album Review: 46:00 Drab Majesty - The Demonstration 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: British Library Collection of Articles Video on the History of The Gothic Contemporary Gothic by Catherine Spooner  Gothic to Goth by Lynne Bassett  ~Bloopers~

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 <a href="http://www.patreon.com/cemeteryconfessions" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Patreon</a>. You can subscribe to the show via <a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=tv.wizzard.android.belfry" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> our podcast app</a> or <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-belfry-network/id990538481?mt=2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">iTunes</a>. You can E-mail us at CemeteryConfessions@gmail.com Our guests this month are <a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/LigeiaResurrected" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Adrienne</a> and Michelle! News: 4:25 <a href="http://thegothicalice.tumblr.com/post/154722214914/goth-vs-mainstream-over-40-years" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">40 years of goth fashion</a>     -<a href="https://youtu.be/in9Y7LqUGM8" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">My 40 years of men's goth style review</a> Album Review: 46:00 <a href="https://drabmajesty.bandcamp.com/album/the-demonstration" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Drab Majesty - The Demonstration</a> 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: <a href="https://www.bl.uk/romantics-and-victorians/themes/the-gothic" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">British Library Collection of Articles</a> <a href="https://youtu.be/fdgDoT8LJaM" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Video on the History of The Gothic</a> <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Contemporary-Gothic-Focus-Issues-FOCI/dp/1861893019/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1487547896&amp;sr=1-1&amp;keywords=catherine+spooner+contemporary+gothic" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Contemporary Gothic by Catherine Spooner</a> <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Gothic-Goth-Romantic-Fashion-Legacy/dp/0918333288" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Gothic to Goth by Lynne Bassett</a> ~Bloopers~

044 - Gothic Literature

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 -Anyone Can be Goth          -Homology Hypothesis          -Goth Points Album Review: 1:01:54 -A Thousand Hours Philosophy Corner: 1:17:33 Goth has an older history with the S&amp;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&amp;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: -Aesthetic Sexuality: A Literary History of Sadomasichism -Goth Culture: Gender, Sexuality, and Style -Playing it Queer: Popular Music, Identity and Queer-World Making  Outtakes

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 <a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/Morrgore" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Victor Moregore</a>! News: 10:32 -<a href="http://aminoapps.com/page/gothsubculture/1099282/anyone-can-be-goth" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Anyone Can be Goth</a>          -<a href="https://youtu.be/Syt38LDSJxQ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Homology Hypothesis</a>          -<a href="https://youtu.be/aMw2q9bC7UM" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Goth Points</a> Album Review: 1:01:54 -<a href="https://onethousandhours.bandcamp.com/album/sleep" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">A Thousand Hours</a> Philosophy Corner: 1:17:33 Goth has an older history with the S&amp;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&amp;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: -<a href="https://books.google.com/books?id=53HHAgAAQBAJ&amp;printsec=frontcover#v=onepage&amp;q&amp;f=false" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Aesthetic Sexuality: A Literary History of Sadomasichism</a> -<a href="https://books.google.com/books?id=JkhVAt4xoVQC&amp;dq=dunja+brill+gender&amp;hl=en&amp;sa=X&amp;ved=0ahUKEwivhYuz3MPVAhXKx4MKHdXLDdUQ6AEIKDAA" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Goth Culture: Gender, Sexuality, and Style</a> -<a href="https://books.google.com/books?id=Jakq1gbKSFAC&amp;pg=PA56&amp;lpg=PA56&amp;dq=goth%20subculture%20and%20sexual%20deviance&amp;source=bl&amp;ots=1JVMTyTvzu&amp;sig=ZZ_C9ysxZt5rWqR8VDtCA1L6KWQ&amp;hl=en&amp;sa=X&amp;ved=0ahUKEwjDlMCU3sPVAhUE64MKHQB9BOIQ6AEIVjAJ#v=onepage&amp;q&amp;f=false" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Playing it Queer: Popular Music, Identity and Queer-World Making</a> Outtakes

050: Fetish and the Kinky Goth

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!   References: -Goth Homology -Is “us vs. them” Thinking Hardwired? -How Politics Became Our Identity -My Time as a Death in June Fan -Goths for Trump -Far-Right Tendencies in the Gothic Scene -JG Ballard -Nephilim’s Video on Goth Politics

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 <a href="https://www.theadvocates.org/quiz/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Abigail</a>, <a href="http://instagram.com/isleyquinnphotography" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Dani</a>, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/NephilimIncorruptus" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Nephilim</a>, Trae, and <a href="http://instagram.com/thestrangegoth" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Zakkarri</a> If you enjoy the show, please consider <a href="http://patreon.com/cemeteryconfessions" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">supporting us on Patreon!</a> 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! References: -<a href="https://youtu.be/Syt38LDSJxQ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Goth Homology</a> -<a href="https://bigthink.com/videos/robert-sapolsky-us-vs-them-thinking-is-hardwired-but-theres-hope-for-us-yet" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Is “us vs. them” Thinking Hardwired?</a> -<a href="https://youarenotsosmart.com/2018/08/04/yanss-133-how-politics-became-our-identity/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">How Politics Became Our Identity</a> -<a href="http://www.whomakesthenazis.com/2010/11/what-ends-when-symbols-shatter-my-time.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">My Time as a Death in June Fan</a> -<a href="https://theoutline.com/post/6265/goths-for-trump-gothright?zd=2&amp;zi=h3mqsi7s" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Goths for Trump</a> -<a href="http://www.whomakesthenazis.com/2011/06/far-right-tendencies-in-wave-and-gothic.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Far-Right Tendencies in the Gothic Scene</a> -<a href="https://www.theguardian.com/books/booksblog/2007/jan/22/thegreaterspottedballard" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">JG Ballard</a> -<a href="https://youtu.be/o3ztPIByQ14" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Nephilim’s Video on Goth Politics</a>

074: Is Goth Apolitical?

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