This month we are talking about life in the south as a goth, running a club night, DJing and more! Our guests are DJs from Club Nevermore, Gary and Dagger Dance. Webstore Website If you enjoy the show, please consider supporting us on Patreon! Album Review: Rakta - Falha Comum Sinister Suggestions: -Sparks -Sparks Brothers -Waiting For Another War

Cemetery Confessions: A Goth Talk Podcast

123: Club Nevermore

This month we are talking about the book ‘Italian Goth Subculture: Kindred Creatures and other Dark Enactments’. We’ll be exploring the ways Italian Darks brought forth their subculture in the 80’s through activism, social interaction, consumption practices (literature, art, and music) and the negotiation of subcultural canon. We’ll also be discussing the similarities and differences of these enactments to today’s goth subculture and examining the academic frameworks used to understand the stories shared by 24 Italian darks. You can purchase the book for yourself here! We highly recommend it. If you enjoy the show, please consider supporting us on Patreon! Introduction to the Episode Brief Background on Subcultural Theory 9:30 Socio-Political environment in 1980’s Milan 21:45 Activist Enactment 26:12 Club Enactment 47:12 Loner Enactment 1:05:00 Social Practice Theory and Authenticity 1:26:34 Dark Cannon 1:46:36 Profilicity 2:18:53 Conclusion 2:34:31 Sinister Suggestions 2:43:06   Band List: CCCP Obscurity age Viridance Weimar gesang Faded image The voices Flux of fluster Casino royale Litfiba Diaframma Moda Underground life Officine schwartz La maison Other side State of art  Jeunesse d’ivoire References: -Лето Или Смерть -Creature Simili Review -Dark Milan in the 80’s -The Spaces of Practices and Large Social Phenomena -Multigenerational Goth -Teleoeffective Formations -The Political Commodification of Yourself -Profilicity -Modern Music is Awful Response -Embodied Cognition -Authenticity Hoax

122: Italian Goth and Social Ontology

Despite historically loathing and delineating itself from ‘mainstream’ society, goth culture and identity finds itself interpolating broader systemic values as do all cultures under capitalism. On todays episode we will explore those behaviors and ideologies that seep in from they systemic framework of patriarchy and white supremacy and examine the subtle yet pernicious impact it has on our relationships and hierarchies within goth. Our guests this month are Aimee (Mixcloud, IG, FB) Ellen (Etsy, Modeling, YouTube) and Sienna (IG)! If you enjoy the show, please consider supporting us on Patreon! Introduction Goth Praxis 8:03 Systemic Racism and Goth 24:49 Skin Bleaching and Goth’s Association with Whiteness 38:19 Hierarchy and the Meritocracy of Goth Ephemera 1:00:03 Gatekeeping 1:07:03 Performative Allies, White Guilt, Tokenism 1:23:28 Separating Art from Artist 1:34:38 Spilling the Tea 1:46:03 Next Steps 1:55:33 Is Goth Neoliberal or Marxist 2:02:03 Sinister Suggestions 2:10:23 References: -Bloodstream Covers Sonsombre -Son’s of the Confederacy -Cloak and Dagger -Joy Division’s Nazi EP Cover -Skin Bleaching -IBF and Goth’s Whiteness -Goth Makeup for Darker Skin -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 so Goth I Was Born Black -San La Muerte Fest -Goth So White -Nazi Goths Fuck Off -What Ends When Symbols Shatter -Black History and America’s Gothic Soul -Racial Doll Test -Obscura Undead: Goth is Political -Consumer Identity -Meritocracy -Neo-liberal Wokeism -Colorism in Goth -Extreme Politics in Underground Music -Recognizing Race Reductionism

121: Goth Praxis

Deathrock, goth’s weird cousin? Subgenre? Child of punk? On this episode we’ll be discussing the history, substance and international appeal of patch pant wearing, aquanet smelling weirdos with the help of members from Tears for the Dying and Altar De Fey. Our guests this month are Adrya of Tears for the Dying and Kent of Altar de Fey! The History of Deathrock (intro) 80’s Deathrock 8:30 Shock 16:45 DIY 25:30 2000’s 33:45 Modern Deathrock 44:45 Politics 59:00 Album Review 1:15:00Forbundet - Garmarn Sinister Suggestions 1:35:30 References: -Phantoms -A Brief History of Deathrock -Catholicism and Deathrock

120: Deathrock

This month we are talking all things German! Of course WGT gets some air time, but we’ll also be discussing the globalization of the goth community via twitch, the intricacies of the various subcultures like steampunk, EBM, Romantigoths and deathrockers in the big cities we all know, club culture, German goth bands, childhood stories and more. Zum Wohl! Our guest this month is DJ Cyberpagan who you can catch on twitch and around the internet. Introduction Defining Goth through German Fashion 9:30 Clubbing 13:25 Goths on Twitch 30:51 The music of Germany 53:13 Moral Panics and German Culture 1:06:21 German Politics and Goth Ideology 1:10:00 Upcoming Content 1:40:00   References: -East German Goth and the Specters of Marx -B-Movie: Lust and Sound in West Berlin -The German Gothic Subculture -Searching for the True Meaning of goth in 2018

119: Grufties

This month we invite DJs and musicians from different parts of Latin America on to talk about what it’s like to be part of the local and global community. Our guests are Alexandra, Christian, Dani, Marima, and Tirza!   Introductions What is goth 26:25 Is goth too European? 45:48 How are you treated where you live? 1:03:00 Goth families 1:19:00 What are the themes of Latinx music? 1:28:40 Do goths outside Latin America recognize that scene? 1:42:00 References: Latin American band Master List Tales of love, madness and death Mexico Underground Aura Dona Pacha El gotico en la novela historica mexicana del siglo Ukraine Goth History of Mexican Goth South American Goth - Obscura Undead

118: Latinx Goth

Remember when goth gatherings existed? Wax nostalgic no more! You are cordially invited to join us at my estate in the woods. Dress yourself in your most comfortable finery, pour your favorite beverage and watch out for the candelabras. As we sit around our ornately carved table dripping in crushed velvet as we discuss Marilyn Manson, Big Dick Goth Boyfriends, and whether or not the ocean is soup. Our guests this episode are Michelle and Carol! References: Big Dick Goth Boyfriend Zakkarii’s Response Who Killed Mister Moonlight Undead

117: Gothic Parlor

This month we take a look at the rarely discussed but ever present subsection of goths who have been in the military. We’ll explore individualism, violence, and yes, politics. Our guests for this episode are Esmeralda and Dusty of the band Vision Video.   If you enjoy the show, please consider supporting us on Patreon!

116: Goths in the Military

 You're lying if you think goths don't love drama, and as everyone has been preoccupied with staying alive this year, there certainly has there been a lack of drama. So what does the goth cabal do when the scene gets a bit dull? We make the drama! Prepare your bathole The Gothquisition is back to rip the poseurs again! Our Gothquisitioners are as follows: (in order of photo) Zakkarrii, (too goth for the gothquisition) Andi, Royal Scribe Count, Grand Inquisitioner Dani, Royal Minstrel Jez, Supreme Persecutor of Heretics Michelle, Queen Joe, Court Jester and Bridge Troll If you enjoy the show, please consider supporting us on Patreon! Introductions Roast of It’s Black Friday How to pull off a Goth Look Song Break: I’m More Goth Than You - Johnnie Ha Ha Roast of Chadwick We Respond to YouTube Comments Song Break: Release the Bats - The Birthday Party Roast of Adora Batbrat GothQUIZitionThis Year’s Prize: Gothest Song Break: Gothic Party Time - Action Pact More from the Gothquisition coming December 16th on Patreon! 

The Gothquisition (5)

 This month we are looking at the ever shifting spaces goths inhabit, reifying their ritualistic, embodied bringing forth of identity into the world around us. The future of these spaces is now forever changed as the current pandemic robs us of our sacred curated temples to goth. We also review the new album from The Funeral Medieval, share our Sinister Suggestions and more! Our guests this month are Sean Detra and Mary Millions of Sisters of Mondays! If you enjoy the show, please consider supporting us on Patreon! Introductions Moving to Twitch When Should we Return to Clubbing The Evolving Dynamics of Twitch DJing Will Music Venues Exist in the Future The Future of Goth Music The Future of Goth Culture Gatekeeping Album Review: The Funeral Medieval - Dreper Meg Sinister Suggestions: -Angels Arcana -Isotropia -Selofan -Slow Dance with the Dead -Delphine Coma -Black Angel -Exit Dust -Dark -DGA95 -Wisteria -Carnival Row -Halt and Catch Fire - Clipping   

114: The Future of Goth Spaces

This episode we discuss death, and why it’s more important than ever to talk about it. Check out Caitlin’s new book here! You can also watch her on YouTube or check out upcoming events on her website. If you enjoy the show, please consider supporting us on Patreon! Loren Rhoads Interview Bess Lovejoy Interview

113: Caitlin Doughty's Hero Project

Our guests this month are Carol, Helen and Amy! References: -Post Traumatic Slave Syndrome -Embodied Cognition

112: Goths with Disabilities PT 2

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

111: Gothic Lolita

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

110: Goths in Government

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 Leather, Some Wear Lace -25 Years in the Reptile House -80’s Goth Wasn’t Just About Music -The Value of Music to Identity -Darkly: Black History and America’s Gothic Soul -2019 Goth Albums -Post-Punk.com -Goth Music History -Origin of the term ‘Goth’ Fashion and Makeup: 1:01:47 -Gothic Lamb -Kambriel -Dark Angel Co -Kaufen Apparel -Luciferothica -Junkyard Bat -Haute Cotoure -My DIY Tutorial 1 -My DIY Tutorial 2 -How to do a Deathhawk Clubbing and Socializing 1:21:17-So you want to start a local scene -The Etiquette Guide to Goth Clubs -Goth Club Tips Dating 1:43:30-Goth Guide to Valentine’s Day -What’s wrong with Wanting a Goth GF? -Dating in the Goth Scene Identity: 1:52:00 -What is Goth? -The Philosophy of Goth -Aging in Goth Further Reading: -My Goth Library

109: Getting into Goth

The world's number 1 Goth talk podcast! On the Cemetery Confessions podcast we discuss news related to the goth experience with a different guest each month, exploring the history, music, literature, fashion and community of the culture. We also feature interviews with artists and academics, album, book and movie reviews, debates, drama and more!

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