The Belfry Network

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...

Double Eyelid - Fallen Unwoman - The Body Attrition - The Alibi Deathdance - I Am Your Blood Kirlian Camerta - Winter (In Memory Of Adrian Borland) Null Device - True Faith Betty X - The Chauffeur The Shadow Mejlis - Love In Flames Chelsea Wolfe - House Of Self-Undoing Mark E Moon - The Signal And The Noise Trouble Fait' - Maybe Tomorrow Principe Valiente - Something New The City Gates - Lapidatio...

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:...

Originally published on Sep 21, 2023 In this episode, Hallie talks with Alicia Williams aka LadyTaphos on TikTok about how her hobby/therapy of cleaning headstones grew into a full time job thanks to social media. 

This month's chapter features some great new tunes and some classic favorites. We're checking out Cyberaktif's recent release alongside a brand new single from Rotersand, and a few picks from 2023 that were close runners-up to our top picks chapter last month. We've also got some classics from Shreikback, Meat Beat Manifesto, and Coil. Special thanks to MadFace for suggesting this month's listener...

Often called the Dyatlov Pass Incident of the 70s, the Chivruay Pass Tragedy has similar elements: 10 students go hiking in the snowy Russian mountains and are later found frozen to death. They also share a cloud of mystery and intrigue that may or may not be true. 

It's our January chapter, and that means a look back at the music of the previous year. 2023 was a fantastic year for dark underground music, seeing releases from veteran artists and newcomers alike. Justin and Ed spin some of their favorites on this month's show! Send your listener submissions/ suggestions to  arcanemachinepodcast@gmail.com ! The Arcane Machine is a monthly show with supplemental...

The Wraith - Only Shadows Remain Beasto Blanco - Run For Your Life Horror Vacui - Distressed Christine Plays Viola - Jackie's Curse Corlyx - Ghost Of The West Coast Malefixio - Estoy Dentro Lovelorn Dolls - Beautiful Chaos The Silence Industry - Anyways, I'm Running To You Sword Tongue - To My Apparition SENEX IV - Vampyre D'Amour Tears For The Dying - We Are The Darkness Raven Said - Showtime Twi...

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...

Ed and Justin spread some holiday jeer with a few sprinkles of wintertime treats. We've got a great Christmas tune from Ministry's Al Jourgenson, an ice-cold ballad from Grey Gallows, and a bunch more from artists like Twin Tribes, Aurelio Voltaire, KANGA, and more! Send your listener submissions/ suggestions to  arcanemachinepodcast@gmail.com ! The Arcane Machine is a monthly show with supplement...

Vision Video - In My Side (Modern Horror Version) Tenderlash - Inferno (DX Cojo Twin Doors To Hell Remix) Vacant Windows - Real Life Former Humans - Spirit In A Darkened Room - Mission Mekong - Going-Numb Cliff and Ivy - We Ignite Devoted Sinners - The Unbearable Weight of Love ST///LL - Last Ride Byronic Sex & Exile - Kiss Of The Firebrand Cathedral In Flames - Rebel Yell Disjecta Membra - Rasput...

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...

This month we've got some great selections! Justin spins some classic goth and industrial tunes, while Ed has (accidentally?) created a running theme with his tracks. Can you figure out what it is? Enjoy picks from Die Krupps, The Sisters of Mercy, Skeletal Family, Zwaremachine, and more! Huge thanks to LonelyAssassin96 for submitting a request for this month's show. Send your listener submissions...