Cemetery Confessions: A Goth Talk Podcast

This month we take a look at Gaza and the history of the Middle East. We'll explore the current conflict in the region and discuss how world events shape and impact the goth scene. Our guest this episode is Hani Please consider supporting us on Patreon! Intro 00:00 Male Tears - Paradísco 4:45    Getting into Goth: Music, Nerds, and Dance 6:00 Why This Subject?: 29:32 History of the Middle East 43:00 Zionism 1:09:00 Violence 1:39:00 How Does the Scene React 1:59:00

Cover Photo by Pascal Bauret https://www.instagram.com/pascal.de.paris.fotos/ It’s the battle of decades. How do Gen Z and Millennials define goth differently, has goth lost it’s mystery and magic when we can access everything online, what makes us cringe, where does each group stand on gatekeeping and politics, how do we go about including new genres of music under the goth umbrella, why do my knees hurt when I wake up in the morning? All this and more on this months episode of Cemetery Confessions! Our guests are Caitlyn of Corlyx and Kayla of Scum Please support us on Patreon! Intro 00:00 Goth Adjacent Music 9:00 Internet and Magic 23:00 Goth Ideology 1:13:26 Is Goth Muisc Based 1:31:00 Lifestyle 1:47:20 Generational Divide 2:01:00 Post Show Musing 2:17:00 References: -Juvenoia -Cringe -TikTok’s Goth Problem -Fascism and the Failure of Imagination

On this episode we discuss why no one knows what the hell 'darkwave' is, explore Trae's piano fetish, oh and we review some albums as well. Of note: This episode was recorded before the tragic death of Steve Albini, which is why this was not brought up during our discussion of his various projects. If you enjoy the show, please support us on Patreon! Attrition - The Black Maria   Xmal Deutschland - Codes Alien Skin Give  my Remains to Broadway - Rend my Flesh Blacklist - The Witching Hour VV & the void - The Cage Gurs - Gerran Bizi Gara Ist Ist - Lost my Shadow Huir - Triumphal Arch Lovers Blind Dreams - Cold Like Snow Dead Tahiti - Fala Urban Heat - Right time of Night

Why did goths change the way they interacted with outsiders after Columbine, why was fashion of the time starkly different from today, why was gatekeeping part of the scene in the first place, and why weren’t goths allowed to smile before 2010. All this and more as we walk through the story of goth in the late 90’s and early 2000’s with a panel of goths who lived through it. Our guests this month are Jessie Meowser, Jessica and Bruce Lord. If you enjoy the show, please support us on Patreon! Intro 00:00 90's 3:48 Club Scene 11:20 Life in the 2000's 44:25 Columbine and 9/11 1:20:30 Goth Was Just Different 1:37:00 Vampires: 2:05:00 Emo vs. Goth 2:15:40 Find More 2:30:00 Fashion 2:34:08 Mallgoth 2:50:00   References: -90’s goth youtube playlist -90’s goth youtube playlist -small town goth -simronan

We're speaking with Natasha Sharf about goth drama, debating whether goth is an umbrella term or not, exploring the impact of goth fashion leaking into the mainstream and much more! Authored Books | Prog Magazine | Young Limbs Numb Hymns If you enjoy the show, please support us on Patreon!   Intro 00:00 Turning Goth 2:41 Is goth too serious 11:00 Influence 20:30 Meltdown Magazine 25:28 What is Goth Music 35:30 The Goth Umbrella 45:55 Goth Fashion and Transgression 59:34 How has Goth Changed 1:08:38 Music 1:17:15 Sexism 1:27:00 Goth vs. Gothic 1:31:30 Zines 1:33:00 Outro 1:41:30 Post Show Musings 1:46:30

We're speaking with Willow Scarlet about South Asian fashion in the goth scene, the need for diversity in goth music, their experience as a goth in India and more.  If you enjoy the show, please support us on Patreon! Intro 00:00 Cultural Influence in Goth Music 6:30 South Asian Goth Aesthetic 16:40 What is Goth Music 33:10 Queer Identity 37:30 What is Goth 42:37 Pishach 51:30 Fast Fashion 55:33 Cultural Appropriation 1:03:10 State of Goth Music 1:21:45 Outro 1:38:30   References: -Alt Culture is not Original -Cultural Appropriation -Ghosting - Lion King

We're taking an in depth look at what kinds of creativity are possible within a dark scene framework through the new release by Temple of Angels, Endless Pursuit. We'll also share a list of quick fire album recommendations, chat about libraries and more.   Consider Supporting us on Patreon Intro 00:00 Album Review 5:50 Temple of Angels - Endless Pursuit Sinister Suggestions 1:11:25 More Album Recs 1:20:20 References: -Octavian Winters - The Line or Curve -Gifts of the Earth -Gothnetic - Flowers -Frozen Charlette’s - Wax Venus -Angel’s of the Void - Repent -Yakima Jera - Fire -Nightsister - Die Young -Vosh - Vessel -Mortal Boy - Anhedonia -Voilok -Petrified Entity - Alone -Obsidian - 19 Dead -Linnea Hjerten - Nio Systrar -Internet Archive

On this episode we speak with Vincent and Victor about their project, Gothe Residency of the Arts. We’ll debate the place of AI art, explore whether goth can still transgress or has become too safe, wax poetic about the role of art in the goth community and more. If you enjoy the show and want to hear this months exclusive bonus episode, head over to Patreon! Intro 00:00 Guest Introductions 2:30 What is GROTA 12:20 Why GROTA 22:15 Art and the Internet 27:42 Inclusivity and Gatekeeping 39:30 Dark Market 43:30 AI Art 49:10 Philosophy of Art 1:10:15 Is goth too safe 1:21:23 Post Show Musings 1:40:15 References: -Is Goth too Safe

Azy, Ryan and Trae get together to discuss what the future of goth holds and whether goth music has gone stale. Obscura Undead, YouTube, Bandcamp WitchHands, Circumversor, The Arbitrarium If you enjoy the show and want to hear this months exclusive bonus episode, head over to Patreon!   Azy Suggestions: -Violet Stigmata -High on a Merry go Round Ryan Suggestions: -Clockwork Echo -Bat-Cave Productions (use code ‘Cemetery Confessions’ in the memo box!) -Werewolf Radar -Diavol Strain -Nouvelle Vague -One Band Could Be Your Life -Diamanda Galas -Black Tape for a Blue Girl -BLKHRTS Trae Suggestions: -El Cachivache Orkesta -Tokyo -Tokyo -Gotan Project -Bajofondo -Goth: A History

We talk to Dr. Jordan Soper, certified Sex Therapist and Psychologist, about the overwhelming sexualization of goth girls, the relationship of depression to goths, porn and much more! We also hear some new singles from Blood Bells and Gothnetic. Find Dr. Soper on IG, TikTok and Youtube If you enjoy the show and want to hear this months exclusive bonus episode, head over to Patreon! Intro 00:00 Getting into goth 2:45 Are Goths Depressed 12:35 Do Goths Make Better Lovers 26:40 The Goth GF 37:00 Porn 53:45 Neurospicy Sex 58:20 Death and Sex 1:04:10 ACE 1:07:00 Trauma 1:13:00 Tik-Tok Pathology 1:17:50 Recomendations 1:29:30

We’re discussing whether or not modern goth is stale, why so many of us are burned out on Darkwave and Post-Punk, reviewing the new album from TELARAÑA and reviewing a slew of recent album releases! If you enjoy the show and want to hear this months exclusive bonus episode, head over to Patreon! Intro 00:00 Is Goth Music Stale 2:45 Darkwave Burnout 17:00 Album Review: 32:50 Telarana - Augustia Sinister Suggestions: 1:03:50 -Castlevania: Nocturne -Only Murders in the Building -Rubella Ballet - Rich with Our Money -Psychodrama - Heretic -She’s in Parties - End Scene -Dividing Lines - Waiting for Life -Moon Vampire - Forest and a Victim Two Bites -Friction/Substance Split -Peach Gardens - In Time and Eternity -Endlos - Dark Fields -Sex Code - Pleasure -Attic Eyes

We speak with Emma to uncover the insights gleaned from her PhD study, which surveyed thousands of goths across dozens of countries! We’ll explore the relationship of death to goth identity, what truly makes goth fashion unique, debate the role the internet has played in the development of goth culture and more. Read her article here, on page 74. If you enjoy the show and want to hear this months exclusive bonus episode, head over to Patreon! Intro 00:00 Origin story 3:15 Study Results and Methodology 7:00 Role of Death and the Past in Goth 27:15 Resistance to the "mainstream" 42:23 Goth Fashion Through Plenitude 49:20 Semiotics and Appropriation 1:02:18 Socio-Aesthetic 1:14:45 The Internet 1:19:00 Aging in Goth 1:31:30 Post Show Musings 1:55:30 References: -Goldfields Gothic: Festival of Dark Ideas -Black Funerals in the US -Radical Death Studies -Cyborg Manifesto -Theories of Social Change -Asking the Gothic Questions -Postmodernism’s Epistemological Legacies -Plenitude -Musicking and Communitas -Paulo de

This month we speak to YouTube's Random Goth Couple about a range of topics! We consider whether or not goth's love of the 80's has caused it to stagnate, the role of goth aesthetic in popular culture, what the scene is like in Ireland, and even what our favorite Anime's are. We also hear from the bands Cemetery Siren and Allie Frost on All Goth Considered! You can Random Goth Couple on YouTube, IG, and TikTok.  Introduction 00:00 Getting Into Goth 1:32 Goth in Ireland 28:10 Random Goth Couple 44:55 Anime 55:45 The History of Goth Culture 1:01:15 Is Goth Dying 1:19:22 Is Goth just an Aesthetic 1:41:50 All Goth Considered 2:08:50 Post Show Musings 2:22:30

We are reviewing the newest album from Voyna as well as a new crop of fresh darkwave, post-punk and goth releases. We also hear from Azy Bats as they interview Lovataraxx, Pleasure Victim and Happy Phantom! Album Review: Voyna - And the Heresies... Sinister Suggestions: 49:00 -Alien Skin - Black Dance Days -Human tetris - Two Rooms -Deti Nosferatu -Ames Solitaires -Opaque Shades -Puta Negra - Playa Sola -Routine - Feeling Low -Conjuro Laico - Danza Infernal -Sexsomnia - Dormant -Loyal Nothing - Death Always Wins All Goth Considered 1:06:15

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

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’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

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

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

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-