Cemetery Confessions: A Goth Talk Podcast

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/cemeteryconfessions Intro 00:00 The First Album 2:20 The Second Album 42:50 The Third Album 1:27:15 The Fourth Album 2:19:00 Mark of Ausgang 3:45:50 Sinister Suggestions 3:48:35

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 Siege 21:05 Lavey and Schreck 39:30 Boyd Rice 53:00 Nazi's Ruin Everything 1:52:00 Sinister Suggestions References: -40 ways to fight fascists -Spencer’s Patreon -An Interview with Spencer -Boyd Rice Neo-Nazi Collaborator -Just Say Non -Sol Invictus -The Story of Neo-Nazi Skinheads -Nazi’s of Color

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 3:15 Getting into Goth 3:45 Deathrock and Music Production 11:40 Dealing with Death 33:20 Depression and Suicide 1:02:30 Post Show Musings 2:08:10   References: -Deathrock -What is the Measure of Nothingness -Suffering and Buhddism  -Dukkah -Death in Taoist Thought -Who Decides What a Mental Illness is? -Meta Selling Relationship AI -Lacan's The Real -Are We Modern? -Latour

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 on Patreon Intro 00:00 Assemblage 23 1:57  Getting into Goth 3:30 Death 10:57 Music 31:00 Witchhands Enter Without Prejudice 1:09:17 Goodbye's 1:34:50 Mentallo and the Fixer 1:44:30  Upcoming 1:45:00

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 WitchHands 2:15 Metal and Goth 5:45 Salem 21:00 Thrifting and Practical Fashion 39:45 Fetishizing Goth 1:00:00 Community 1:18:00 Feedback 1:31:00 Sinister Suggestions 1:50:30 References:-Open Casket -Foxblood -TommyVowles -Die With Your Boots On -Ossuary of Salem -Midnight Hour -Mode Brutal -Junkyard Bat -Bone and Busk -Luciferotica -Dark Angel Co -Shrine -Ipso Facto -Dark Garden -Blackmoon Castle -Never Trust the Algorithm -We Have a Technical -The Harm of Fast Fashion -More Harm from Fast Fashion -Feminists for Sex Workers -Art of Inconvenience -Political Significance of Inconvenience -The Epidemic of Escapism

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 together an episode where we read and respond to your feedback. Thank you for listening!

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 Author 18:25 Real Goths Sacked Rome 20:10 Gothcore or Goth Subculture? 51:00 Baby Bats 1:25:15 Can High Fashion be Goth? 1:40:36 We Finally Get Angry 1:59:50 What is Goth PT. 1 2:24:00 Aging in Goth 2:44:30 What is Goth PT. 2 3:10:00 Buy from Goths 3:26:00 Interior Decorating 3:42:50 Closing thoughts 3:58:00   References: -Gen Z Brought Goth Back -Egyptian Appropriation -Essentialism -Substance and Subculture -Heidigger and the Revolutionary Self -Fecal Matter

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, please support us on Patreon! Intro 00:00 Getting Into Goth 2:15 The Wave of Things 17:00 Darker in Central Europe 26:15 What is Goth 1:01:00 The Wave of the Future 1:16:16 Entangled and Embedded, Subcultural Music 1:27:00 References: -Yugoslavia Post Punk -The Meltdown of Russia's Music Scene -Eurasian Coolness -Soviet Post-Punk -It's About Timber -Russian Post Punk -Zuvuki Mu -Comfort the Disturbed  -Everywhere at the End of Time -The Best -Disintigration Loops

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 support us on Patreon.   Getting Into Goth 00:00 Gendered Goth 8:30 Racialized Goth 12:30 The Audacity of Whiteness 34:45 Conservatism and Community Praxis 52:00 Is Goth a Music Based Subculture 1:09:30 Book Nerds 1:53:00 Outro 1:59:30   References: -Skinheads Romantic Violence -How to Fight Fascism -Persistent Problem of Colorism -Vampires and Whiteness -Vampires of Color -Cultural Contradictions in Neoliberalism -Practice Theory -Skin Bleaching -Commitment Against Racism -Black Activists to Follow -Indigenous Activists to Follow -Latinx Activists to Follow -Asian Activists to Follow -Black Skin vs. Pale Aesthetic -I’m s

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 Cybergoth 1:54:30 Outro 2:01:00 Please Help 2:02:40 Post Show Musings 2:05:13 Coming up 2:23:00

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 Projects 9:45  Goth Clubs 31:49  MeowMeowz 51:45  Leaving Goth 1:06:12  Post Show Musings 1:30:20  

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 Sex and Slings and Arrows, Tay of Sanguine Symphony and Shirthole Please consider supporting us on Patreon! Introductions 00:00 Goth Debate Perverts 8:00 Experience with Disability 32:00 Goth Culture's Neurodivergence 49:20 Depression and Emotional Intelligence 1:10:00 Is Goth Subversive 1:43:15 Fashion and Goths of Color 2:12:30 Conclusion 2:34:45 Book Review 2:39:45 Gen Alpha Goth 2:44:40

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! 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