Cemetery Confessions: A Goth Talk Podcast

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 Deutschlan...

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...

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 G...

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...

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 Rec...

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...

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...

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...

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 Si...

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...

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 ,...

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 Negr...

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 mo...

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...

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...

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 Livin...

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 mont...

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 c...

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 stereot...

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 enj...

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...

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 Twitte...

They hate us because they ain't us. The sneering elite return to set the internet straight. Prepare your bathole The Gothquisition is back to rip the poseurs again! Consider supporting us on Patreon Introduction Goth's got Mainstream Song Break: I'm More Goth than You Debate: Is the Cure a Goth Band Song Break: Goth GothQUIZition Song Break: Drunk, Stupid and Goth Elitists of the past Song Break:...

How can goth be consistently distinctive when it's so musically diverse? If goth is all about the music, how does that transform a group of people into a community based subculture? How do social spaces give rise to meaningful cultural substance? Can industrial, gothic metal and more be considered goth music? We'll look at these questions and more in our extensive discussion of the book ' Goth Mus...

On this episode we speak with Mandy of Keeper and TalkDeath about death technology, dealing with nihilism, what legacy means to us and how meditation on death puts into focus what's important in our lives. We also have All Goth Considered from Obscura Undead, Sinister Suggestions and more! If you enjoy the show please consider supporting us on patreon! Philosophers on Death 00:00 Mandy on Subcultu...