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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 , and . If you enjoy the show, please support us on ! 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...
info_outline Cemetery Confessions: The Goth Umbrella: Gatekeepers, Poseurs and HistoricityThe Belfry Network
We're speaking with 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! | | If you enjoy the show, please support us on ! 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
info_outline The Fadeout Sessions: 2024 #3The Belfry Network
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 - Lapidation Astari Nite - Necessity Meal Then Comes Silence - Ride or Die Lovelorn Dolls - Beautiful Chaos Diamond Black - Through the Misery Iamimperfect - Static Feeling Unitcode Macine - A Violent End...
info_outline Cemetery Confessions: Desi GothThe Belfry Network
We're speaking with 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 ! 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: - - -
info_outline Morbid Curiosity: Gravestone Cleaning with Lady TaphosThe Belfry Network
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.
info_outline The Arcane Machine: The Devil Made me Do ItThe Belfry Network
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 pick. Send your listener submissions/ suggestions to ! The Arcane Machine is a monthly show with supplemental content on Facebook, Twitter, and Discord throughout each month. If you...
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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.
info_outline The Arcane Machine: Best of 2023The Belfry Network
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 ! The Arcane Machine is a monthly show with supplemental content on Facebook, Twitter, and Discord throughout each month. If you like what you hear, please visit the artists’ pages linked below and buy some music! Social Media: The Belfry is the home of excellent...
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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 Twin Tribes - Another Life Vacant Windows - Habits Vision Video - Never Enough Seasurfer feat. Undinyx - Parasite Spiryt - Platitude The Subtheory - Sophistry Delusive Relics - Fairy Ring ANG!E - Dance...
info_outline Cemetery Confessions: Gothic ArtThe Belfry Network
On this episode we speak with and about their project, . 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 ! Intro 00:00 Guest Introductions 2:30 What is GROTA 12:20 Why GROTA 22:15 Art and the Internet 27:42 Inclusivity and Gatekeeping 39:30 Dark Market 43:30 AI Art 49:10 Philosophy of Art 1:10:15 Is goth too safe 1:21:23 Post Show Musings 1:40:15 References: -
info_outlineThe Halloween season is getting closer by the minute, and we’ve got some great music to start getting you in the mood. Check out some old-school goth from UK Decay, an incredible industrial metal track from Silent Planet, a Duran Duran cover from Batavia, and so much more!
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The Tracklist:
1 – “Fate” by Boy Harsher from the album Careful (2019)
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2 – “Plague” by Hardwire from the album Insurrection (2012)
(Bandcamp)
3 – “Testament” by UK Decay from the album For Madmen Only (1981)
(Website)
4 – “Antimatter” by Silent Planet from the album Superbloom (2023)
(Website)
5 – “My Darkling” by Her Own World from the album Tales From Another Life (2023)
(Bandcamp)
6 – “Ojos” by Animal Neumatico from the album Calibre Grueso (2022)
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7 – “All She Wants Is” by Batavia from the album Graveyard (2020)
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8 – “Goddamn White Trash” by Ministry from the album HOPIUMFORTHEMASSES (2024)
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