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.

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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 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

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 

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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  

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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

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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!

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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

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(00:00) Intro

(4:45) Male Tears - Paradísco   

(6:00) Getting into Goth: Music, Nerds, and Dance

(29:32) Why This Subject?

(43:00) History of the Middle East

(1:09:00) Zionism 

(1:39:00) Violence 

(1:59:00) How Does the Scene React 

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

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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.

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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.

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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

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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. 

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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