Cemetery Confessions: A Goth Talk Podcast

The outrage over the fetishization of goth women through the male gaze is EVERYWHERE. We're going to break down the causes and conditions of subcultural commodification, the difference between sexual liberation and sexualization and how we should be gatekeeping misogyny.  Our guests this episode are Beezy , Kat and Matt ! Support us on Patreon ! Intro 00:00 Getting Into Goth 1:55 Sex vs Sexualizat...

This episode we discuss the controversy around 'goth rap', breakdown the damage mainstream commercialization of goth subculture has caused, and dissect the oversexualization of goth women for the male gaze. Our guests this episode are Tiffadelic , Janeia , and Dxrkknght .  Support us on Patreon ! Intro 00:00 Getting Into Goth 2:00  Goth Rap and Music Roots 10:18 Popularity is a Problem 46:00 Socia...

We will be exploring the nuances and experiences of the goth scene in Sweden this month. We cover everything from music, to culture to changing views on defining goth as we age. Our guests this episode are Andreas of Morlocks and Dark Side Cowboys , and Dani Scythe ! Please Support us on Patreon ! Introduction 00:00 Getting Into Goth 7:20 Mainstream 13:00 Politics 29:10 Music 40:35 Scavanger Song...

Our guests Nat and Chelsea from Chicago Gothic Events chat about the ever increasing turnout for goth events, the experiences of Gen Z goths, how to keep our club spaces safe and wax poetic about the importance of community. Please support us on Patreon ! Intro 00:00 Club Explosion 4:40 The Value of Community 21:44 Social Media and Clubs 40:00 Club safety 49:06 Goth Evolution 1:16:24 Anxiety 1:28:...

We summon goth with our bodies, our movements and our emotions. Like a ritual under a full moon, a room full of spooky kids invoke the spirit of goth itself. On this episode we'll discuss what cultural meaning dance is able to communicate, the welcoming environment goth dancefloors cultivate, and what you should expect for your first night out. Our guests this month are Yasmine of the band XandSta...

On this episode we speak with Dr. Goth and Brit about goth music! How do we identify what is goth music and what isn't? How does countercultural music resist tyranny and oppression today, as it did in the 80's? How do camp and The Gothic empower the powerless? We'll speak with Charles Mueller about his PhD in Historical Musicology and the parallels between goth of today and the climate goth emerge...

Our big themes this week are identity and community. What is a goth mindset?  Are all goths neurodivergent? Are goths feminists? What's in Dani's goth pocket?  Our guests this episode are Heather and Vesta of the Open Graves podcast! Please support us on Patreon! 00:00 What's Your Darkness 21:45 Cali Goth 45:00 Digital vs Physical 50:20 What is Goth 2:00:12 Goth Boundaries 2:15:40 Sexism 2:32:45 P...

Our guest Sam Harrison Emm of the band Hurtsfall joins us to run the gamut of goth. From gatekeeping, to goth in the mainstream, to defining goth. From the US to the UK we'll figure out this whole goth thing one way or another.  If you enjoy the show, please consider supporting us on Patreon ! Getting Into goth 00:00 What is goth 5:00 Music Production 26:00 Club Scene 54:30 Goth in the Mainstream...

This episode we are exploring grief, how dreams can prepare us for the ultimate transformation, and what it means to die mindfully. Our guest is Ale Salinas of Grave Love , The Coffin Cards and the Chicago Death Doula Collective . If you enjoy the show, please support us on Patreon ! Special Halloween Intro 00:00 Procession Magazine 3:36 Getting into Goth 5:21 Death Doula 14:06 Learning to Die 27:...

On this episode we are exploring the history of Drag alongside the evolution of goth. We'll also touch on gender and what it's like to escape from a conservative evangelical belief, into a world of queer goth weirdos. Our guest is May May Graves Please Support us on Patreon ! Intro 00:00 Mentallo & the Fixer 2:00 Part 1: Goth and Drag 4:15 Part 2: Leaving Christianity 1:15:15 Part 3: Post Show Mus...

Remember that album from 20 years ago that you hated and never gave another chance? Would you feel differently about that album now with all your subsequent forays into new music? We are going to test that theory today by revisiting 4 classic albums and sharing our analysis.  Guests: Azy Bats Ryan Flint Mark Freeth If you enjoy the show, please support us on patreon: https://patreon.com/cemeteryco...

On this episode we explore the history of Nazi symbolism in goth and industrial music, the impact of euro-centrism on goth and the connection of figures like Boyd Rice to white supremacist networks. Our guest is Spencer Sunshine , author of Neo-Nazi Terrorism and Countercultural Fascism . If you enjoy the show, please support us on patreon . 00:00 Intro 04:30 Getting into Goth 15:25 James Mason's...

Photo of Missy by:  Roberto Badillo Photography We chat with  Missy and Ryan of Obsidian about the lack of deathrock in the goth scene, their personal experiences with death, and what it means to live a meaningful life.  Mental Crises Support Sponsers: Amulet Mentallo and the Fixer If you enjoy the podcast please support us on Patreon .  Intro 00:00 Amulet's New Single 2:50 Mentallo and the Fixer...

On this episode we are discussing the recently released documentary ' Dark Sanctuary: The Story of the Church '. We chat up Timothy Stevens and DJ Joe Virus about the importance of a home for the socially outcast, explore the musical history of The Church, and listen to stories of love and loss. Sponsers: Assemblage 23 Witchhands Mentallo and the Fixer If you enjoy the podcast, please Support us o...

Phantasmagoria, noun a bizarre or fantastic combination, collection, or assemblage On this episode we chat with Sondra about the connections between the Metal and Goth subculture, why the internet is so upset about 'fake goth girls' making only fans content, practical goth fashion, how meaning emerges from community and more! If you enjoy the show, please support us on patreon ! Intro: 00:00 Witch...

For those who don't know, due to unemployment and disability my family and are are forced to move out of our home. The process has been incredibly stressful and has kept me from being able to put together an episode this month. In liue of an episode this month, please send thoughts, feedback and opinions on past episodes, or goth in general to: cemeteryconfessions@gmail.com . I'll be putting toget...

On this episode we dive deep into the new book 'How to be a Goth'. We'll talk about the shift from subculture to mainstream adoption, argue about celebrities being 'goth-coded', debate if high fashion can be goth, and a lot more. Please forgive the audio issues in the first half of the episode.  If you enjoy the show, please support us on patreon !   Introducing the Book 00:00 Introducing the Auth...

We are taking a journey to Central Europe to speak with Andre from The Wave of Things. Throughout our tour we'll be exploring the music and scene of central and eastern Europe, discussing the variation of subcultural expression from country to country and debate whether music can be objectively goth. Our guest this episode is Andre of The Wave of Things and Deus Faust . If you enjoy the show, plea...

In this episode we are going to explore Goth's White Hegemony: Racism, Gatekeeping and Identity. We'll be looking at the ways the mechanisms of white supremacy show up in the goth scene, what we can do about it, and whether goth is a music based subculture. Our guest this episode is Shonalika ! You can find them on YouTube , in Powderpaint and Calendrical Rot . If you enjoy this podcast, please su...

We compare goth aesthetics and ideals of goth communities across America, discuss what makes goth music goth, and swap clubbing stories. Our guests are Ophelia  and Viktor   Please Support us on Patreon!   Intro 00:00 Getting into Goth 2:00 Comparing Goth Clubs 10:30 Alone Together: Goth DJs 36:00 What is Goth Music 1:01:30 Socializing with Goths 1:22:20 Live Music 1:33:40 Esotericism 1:47:40 Cybe...

Our conversation this month takes many a twist and turn as we cover the life and times of Veronika Sorrow. From her dark origins, to her Siouxsie Sioux cover band, her 80's retro shop MeowMeowz, and her eventual departure from the goth scene.  MeowMeowz: meowmeowz   Nocturna: nocturnasiouxsie   Support us on Patreon: https://pateron.com/cemeteryconfessions   Getting into Goth 00:00   Music Project...

cover image by @artist_mdc Turns out goths are weird. On this episode we explore the impact of emotional disorders and disabilities like depression, autism, ADHD and chronic illness. We also discuss why goth's are too obsessed with being technically correct, review the new book Goth Parenting: The Dark Joys of Raising Baby Bats , and interview a gen alpha goth! Our guests are Anastasia of Cemetery...

This month we explore 4 formative albums, and discuss what the hell goth adjacent even means. We're looking at Zombie Ghost Train, Blutengel, Black Sabbath and Hednagarna! Please consider supporting us on Patreon ! Intro: 00:00 Zombie Ghost Train - Dealing the Death Card 6:00 Blutengel - Demon Kiss 36:15 Black Sabbath - Paranoia 1:22:00 Hednagarna - Tra 2:02:00 Outro 2:40:00

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 ! (00:00) Intro (4:45) Male Tears - Paradísco     (6:00) Getting into Goth: Music, Nerds, and Dance (29:32) Why This Subject? (43:00) History of th...

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 kn...