112: Goths with Disabilities PT 2
Our guests this month are Carol , Helen and Amy ! References: - Post Traumatic Slave Syndrome - Embodied Cognition
Sep 16, 2020•2 hr 27 min
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111: Gothic Lolita
This week we are breaking down Gothic Lolita and talking about it’s history, influence on goth, it’s subversive qualities and more! We also review the new album from Hada. Our guest this month is Rose Nocturnalia ! If you enjoy the show, please consider supporting us on Patreon! Gothic Lolita Album Review : Hada - Abrahadabra Sinister Suggestions: - Carpenter Brut -Dorohedoro...
Sep 02, 2020•1 hr 43 min•Ep. 111
110: Goths in Government
On this very special episode we are speaking with Liz Bennett, sitting Iowa State Representative! We talk about the relevance of social movements to goth, gab about our mutual experiences in the Christian goth community, discuss the philosophy of self and much more! If you enjoy the show, please consider supporting us on Patreon! References: Cloak and Dagger Controversy The Myth of Cognitive Niche...
Aug 16, 2020•1 hr 39 min•Ep. 110
109: Getting into Goth
Welcome to the Cemetery Confessions Baby Bat 101 crash course! Whether you’re 12 or 85, you’ve come to the right place. Our curated guide features guests from across the spectrum from long time well known DJ to shiny new goth moth and everywhere in between. We’ll chat about music, clubbing, dating, identity, politics and more! Our guests this month are Scary Lady Sarah , Nadja , and Nat ! Politics: - Post Punk Politics - Sexism and Industrial - Assimilate Music: 41:40 - Goth Comp - Some Wear Lea...
Aug 02, 2020•2 hr 1 min•Ep. 109
108: We Fixed Reddit
This month we share embarrassing childhood stories, take on gatekeepers, explore why goth is still relevant and answer r/goths most burning questions! Our guest this month is Lady India! Facebook , IG , TikTok , Eat the Rich If you enjoy the show, please consider supporting us on Patreon! Introductions Goth in Hot Weather 7:00 What Was Your First Goth Band 14:01 Gatekeeping 21:57 What Place Does Goth Have in the World 40:41 Disliking Labels 58:20 Difficulty Socializing 1:14:05 What Psychology Dr...
Jul 02, 2020•2 hr 35 min•Ep. 108
107: PandemicGoth
This episode we dive into the psychology of living through a pandemic, and explore how well equipped goths are for dealing with death, all while reading a journalist to filth. We also review the new album from Mystic Priestess! Our guest this month is Ryan, vocalist from the deathrock band witchhands . If you enjoy the show, please consider supporting us on Patreon! Sinister Suggestions: - Happy! - Imaginos - Blue Oyster Cult - Imaginos Documentary - Loom - Katie Gately - Halloween Carol’s BLM R...
Jun 16, 2020•2 hr 23 min•Ep. 107
106: Ageing in Goth
This episode we continue our special series of episodes by examining what it’s like to age through goth. From external pressure, internal support, and how hard it is to lace up new rocks. Our panel includes GothicSoulFlower , Hedvig Funeral , Mel , and Edward ! If you enjoy the show, please consider supporting us on Patreon!...
Jun 02, 2020•1 hr 45 min
105: Bella Lugosi's Dead and I Don't Feel Great Either
On this episode we are answering the most interesting questions posed to r/goth. Our guest this episode is Lady India! You can find her on IG , Facebook , and her burlesque/variety show Phantasmagoria . If you enjoy the show, please consider supporting us on Patreon! Stop Calling me an E-Boy 10:00 Am I Still Goth if I don’t Like Goth Music 23:12 Stereotypes 40:10 Craziest Thing You’ve DIY’d 43:23 How Much Must and Artist Goth to be Goth 50:10 How to Wear Makeup when Mixed Race 1:09:40 How to Dea...
May 16, 2020•2 hr 4 min•Ep. 105
104: Gothic Literature
This episode we are exploring the twisted world of Gothic Literature to understand why it’s so culturally relevant to goths and non-goths alike. Our guests for this episode are Adrienne who’s YouTube which covers Gothic topics you can find here , and our resident Queen of Goth Michelle . If you enjoy the show, please consider supporting us on Patreon! What Makes Gothic Literature Gothic Why do we Love Gothic Literature 16:40 How has The Gothic Changed Goth 36:15 - An examination of Judith Butler...
May 02, 2020•2 hr•Ep. 104
103: Charlotte of Nox Novacula
This episode we are chatting with the vocalist of Nox Novacula! We’re talking about politics and women in music, touring, and the underground music scene. You can listen to, buy and get merch on their bandcamp page, as well as get info on upcoming releases on their facbook page. If you enjoy the show, please consider supporting us on Patreon! Introduction Are you a goth band? 8:12 Music History 11:12 Goth music now 14:55 LP vs EP 24:40 Writing music 32:30 Women in music 35:45 Touring 44:15 Polit...
Apr 16, 2020•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 103
102: Why Does Goth Music Matter?
We are chatting about why goth music is so important to the culture, if it’s the most important feature of our community and by what standards we make that determination. We also review the new album from Double Echo! Our guest this month is Jennifer Groke! You can find their art and content on YouTube , Facebook and IG . Is music objective? 6:45 - Gothic Music and the Inevitability of Genre Music consumption under capitalism 18:25 - 80’s goth wasn’t just about music “Lifestyle” is culturally co...
Apr 02, 2020•1 hr 36 min•Ep. 102
101: Nightbreed Recordings on Goth
On this episode original goth Trevor shares his thoughts on why goth today is stronger than it ever has been. We chat about his experience with goth in the 80’s and 90’s, the relevance of DIY and music to goth today, the danger that comes with being different in society, hear stories about Suspiria, starting Nightbreed and more! Our guest this month is Trevor Bamford, who’s work you can find at Nightbreed Recordings , and listen to his music projects Death Party UK , Chaos Bleak and The Angelfir...
Mar 16, 2020•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 101
100: Finding Solace Through Art
This episode we are chatting with Alaska’s only goth duo cliff and ivy! We’ll be hearing their stories from touring around the goth scene in the US, stories from their friendships with deathrock legends like Rikk agnew, gitaine demone and paul roessler, along with discussions around dealing with death, being differently abled and more. If you enjoy the show, please consider supporting us on Patreon! You can find information about Cliff and Ivy on their website and bandcamp , and you can help sup...
Mar 02, 2020•1 hr 37 min•Ep. 100
099: Haute Couture
Abstract conceptual fashion and fast fashion may be on opposite ends of the spectrum, but both draw influence from the lineage of goth aesthetic. On this episode we will explore the relation and relevance of the runway and high end designer to the everyday lives of goths. Our guest this month is Kate Mior , the owner of fashion brand Bone & Busk which you can also find on etsy . Kate also DJs in Toronto and you can check out Kate’s DJ page here . If you enjoy the show, please consider suppor...
Feb 16, 2020•1 hr•Ep. 99
098: Gatekeeping Goth
It’s 2020 and I’m excited to be back for another year of shows. This month we’ve got another goth talk episode! We’re chatting about the music scene in general, our favorite trends of 2019, creator burnout, and yes, we get deep into discussing gatekeeping. Grab your favorite beverage and have a seat over there on the velvet couch next to the coffin, don’t mind Vlad he only bites when asked, I hope the incense doesn’t bother you. If you enjoy the show, please consider supporting us on Patreon! Ou...
Feb 02, 2020•1 hr 44 min•Ep. 98
The Gothquisition 4
Prepare your batholes, the Gothquisition has returned to judge the internet for its sins! YouTubers named and shamed, Rebels Market put on blast and all your favorite icons cut down to size. The Inquisitors also compete to decide who knows the most about true cvlt goth music! Goth Points are earned and lost, pastel goths are tarred and feathered, and gatekeepers are put back on the pedestal. Grab your parasols; the shit is about to hit ye olde fan! Our Gothquisitioners are as follows: (in order ...
Dec 06, 2019•1 hr 49 min
096: The Evolution of Goth
This episode we are reviewing the claims in Karl Spracklen’s new book: The Evolution of Goth Culture: The Origins and Deeds of the New Goths . If you enjoy the show, please consider supporting us on Patreon! References: Inside Subculture: The Postmodern Meaning of Style Nightclubbing: Planet X and Liverpool’s Post-Punk Era Our Interview with William Faith and Scary Lady Sara 4EA Paradigm Making Sense of Autopoietic Enactive Embodiment Pragmatism and Embodied Cognitive Science Symmetric Anthropol...
Nov 16, 2019•2 hr•Ep. 96
095: The New Age of Goth
On this episode we are exploring the music, fashion, and drama of modern goth. We’ll be delving into anxieties around babybats, the newly popular synth/wave goth music, the divergence of fashion from the music, the relevance of transgression and a lot more about the lived experiences of the modern goth. Our guest this month is Bianca Xunise ! You can read about her journey as a black goth , read her interview with Bauhaus , and her comic about why music should be political ! If you enjoy the sho...
Nov 02, 2019•1 hr 46 min•Ep. 95
094: Native Goths
Our guest this month is Daphne Coriz ! We chat about her personal development within the goth scene and how her heritage, tribe and living on the rez has impacted that identity. We also respond to a video by Social Repose claiming that non-natives have a right to wear war bonnets as costume. If you enjoy the show, please consider supporting us on Patreon! How did you become goth? 1:22 What interests you about modeling? 11:50 Activism and what the goth scene can do 19:20 Social Repose and cultura...
Oct 16, 2019•1 hr 17 min•Ep. 94
093: Hail Satan!
Esotericism and mysticism have always been high on the list, right next to atheism, when it comes to the religious views of goths. On this episode we take a look at the long maligned and oft pejoratively goth associated, Satanism. We’ll be speaking with members of the Satanic coven Satanhaus about their link to goth, their beliefs, their practices and their philosophy. Our guests this episode are Evyn and Thom of Satanhaus ! If you enjoy the show, please consider supporting us on Patreon! Recomm...
Oct 02, 2019•1 hr 55 min•Ep. 93
092: Death Positive: Of Deep and Liquid Rest
This month we are talking about death with our guest Bess Lovejoy , author of the book Rest in Pieces: The Curious Fates of Famous Corpses . As the season changes, we turn our thoughts to death and decay. Where does mortality fit into our modern lives, what can we learn from the ways we’ve treated the dead in the past, and how can we prepare ourselves for our own demise. All this and more with author Bess Lovejoy....
Sep 16, 2019•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 92
091: Goth Talk
Are goths just normal people in spooky clothing? Do we care too much about old music? Has deathrock become too much of a stereotype to have anything to say? We are exploring these questions and having a good old fashioned goth chat. We’ll also review the new album from Dune Messiah, share our Sinister Suggestions and more! Our guests this month are Andi and Michelle! If you enjoy the show, please consider supporting us on Patreon! Do we care too much about old music ? 2:50 Are we just normal peo...
Sep 03, 2019•2 hr 6 min•Ep. 91
090: Goths with Disabilities
Living with a disability or chronic illness may seem foreign to the able bodied, yet there are many goths within our community who exist with these conditions every day, and that can drastically change the way they interact with the scene. On this episode we’ll explore the process of coming to terms with a disability and how that impacts the ability to be part of goth culture. Our guests are Michelle , Tanya , Helen, Amy, and Carolin ! If you enjoy the show, please consider supporting us on Patr...
Aug 16, 2019•1 hr 34 min•Ep. 90
089: Corp Goth
For those of a certain vintage, we remember when discussions about corp goth exploded into the scene, the questions about how one maintains an air of youthful rebellion without selling out to a puritanical business culture, and how one might retain their identity in a culture that extrapolates morality and work ethic from appearance. A fashion and ideology was developed and debated among goths pursuing long term careers that didn’t involve making music or ghost hunting. Today though the corp got...
Aug 02, 2019•2 hr•Ep. 89
088: Carpe Noctem
This week we feature an important piece of 90's goth culture, Carpe Noctem Magazine. We sit down with Thom, co-founder of Carpe Noctem, to talk about his experience with Zine publication, horror culture, and forging a way forward in today's crowded media field. You can find all of Thom's work on his website. You can get the Carpe Noctem Interviews here: Vol 1 Vol 2 Vol 3 If you enjoy the show, please consider supporting us on Patreon!...
Jul 16, 2019•50 min•Ep. 88
087: Goth Runway Fashion and Postmodernism
This week we are taking a look at runway fashion and commodification. We are going to discuss how goth aesthetics have been used on the runway and in high fashion and whether or not a postmodernist view of style and culture is the reason for this. We are also reviewing the new album from Sólveig Matthildur and more! Our guest this month is CC ! If you enjoy the show, please consider supporting us on Patreon! News: 4:00 - Why Goth Fashion is Condemned to be a Fashion Inspiration Album Review: 1:2...
Jul 02, 2019•1 hr 59 min•Ep. 87
086: The Secret Life of Goths
This month we sit down with DJ Mistress McCutchan and DJ Batty von Bats of the Cat vs Bat podcast ! In true goth style, we kick back with a few drinks and air our opinions about all aspects of the scene. Scene drama, DJ ethics, identity in the “real world”, philosophy, politics and more. So grab your favorite libation, have a seat with us and enjoy!...
Jun 16, 2019•1 hr 38 min•Ep. 86
085: Gender Identity with Parma Ham
Our guest this month is fashion artist, DJ/promoter for Torture Garden, Slimlight, and Monster Queen and curator Parma Ham . If you enjoy the show, please consider supporting us on Patreon! Fluidity of Culture 5:45 Gender in Goth 14:15 Fashion in Extremity 40:15 Goth and the Internet 49:00 Album Review: 1:02:45 Second Still Sinister Suggestions: 1:15:00 - Delusions of Gender -T he Left Hand of Darkness - ContraPoints: What is Gender - ContraPoints: Pronouns - Judith Butler - Special Interest - G...
Jun 02, 2019•1 hr 29 min•Ep. 85
084: Goths of Color: Representation, Agency, and Marginalization
This month we are continuing our special series of expert panels as we take deep dives into latent issues and hot topics within the community, We previously discussed whether or not goth was political and explored the deeply ingrained misogyny of industrial , and this week we are exploring the intersectionality and experiences of people of color. Whether goth or not, in America we live in a culture built on colonization, white washing and imperialism. The stories around which our culture connect...
May 16, 2019•1 hr 40 min•Ep. 84
083: Why So Elitist?
This week we chat with Gopal Metro, co founder of Bella Morte, Gild the Mourn, Brighter Fires, and his current project Metro Pirate Radio . We spend some time discussing his history as a musician and goth with elitism and gatekeeping and debate whether or not it has a place in the scene. We also tell some personal stories of struggling with depression and suicidal ideation, and how that relates to goth culture. You can get music from Gopal and support his projects by visiting his patreon page. I...
May 02, 2019•1 hr 48 min•Ep. 83
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