Cemetery Confessions: A Goth Talk Podcast

The world's number 1 Goth talk 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!

158: Noughties: The Story of Goth in the 2000's 05/02/2024

158: Noughties: The Story of Goth in the 2000's 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 Vampires: 2:05:00 Emo vs. Goth 2:15:40 Find More 2:30:00 Fashion 2:34:08 Mallgoth 2:50:00 References: - - - - /episode/index/show/cemeteryconfessions/id/31000383

157: The Goth Umbrella: Gatekeepers, Poseurs and Historicity 04/03/2024

157: The Goth Umbrella: Gatekeepers, Poseurs and Historicity 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 /episode/index/show/cemeteryconfessions/id/30668808

156: Desi Goth 03/02/2024

156: Desi Goth 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: - - - /episode/index/show/cemeteryconfessions/id/30168553

Music Mausoleum: Temple of Angels 02/20/2024

Music Mausoleum: Temple of Angels 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. Intro 00:00 Album Review 5:50 Sinister Suggestions 1:11:25 More Album Recs 1:20:20 References: - - - - - - - - - - - - - - /episode/index/show/cemeteryconfessions/id/29933913

154: Gothic Art 02/02/2024

154: Gothic Art 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: - /episode/index/show/cemeteryconfessions/id/29735423

153: Juicy Juicy: Cemetery Comrades 12/02/2023

153: Juicy Juicy: Cemetery Comrades Azy, Ryan and Trae get together to discuss what the future of goth holds and whether goth music has gone stale. , , , , If you enjoy the show and want to hear this months exclusive bonus episode, head over to ! Azy Suggestions: - - Ryan Suggestions: - - (use code ‘Cemetery Confessions’ in the memo box!) - - - - - - - Trae Suggestions: - - - - - - /episode/index/show/cemeteryconfessions/id/28887858

152: We Talked About 'Big Tiddy Goth GFs' 11/02/2023

152: We Talked About 'Big Tiddy Goth GFs' We talk to , certified Sex Therapist and Psychologist, about the overwhelming sexualization of goth girls, the relationship of depression to goths, porn and much more! We also hear some new singles from and . Find Dr. Soper on , and If you enjoy the show and want to hear this months exclusive bonus episode, head over to ! Intro 00:00 Getting into goth 2:45 Are Goths Depressed 12:35 Do Goths Make Better Lovers 26:40 The Goth GF 37:00 Porn 53:45 Neurospicy Sex 58:20 Death and Sex 1:04:10 ACE 1:07:00 Trauma 1:13:00 Tik-Tok Pathology 1:17:50 Recomendations 1:29:30 /episode/index/show/cemeteryconfessions/id/28489301

151: Music Mausoleum: TELARAÑA 10/18/2023

151: Music Mausoleum: TELARAÑA We’re discussing whether or not modern goth is stale, why so many of us are burned out on Darkwave and Post-Punk, reviewing the new album from TELARAÑA and reviewing a slew of recent album releases! If you enjoy the show and want to hear this months exclusive bonus episode, head over to ! Intro 00:00 Is Goth Music Stale 2:45 Darkwave Burnout 17:00 Album Review: 32:50 Sinister Suggestions: 1:03:50 -Castlevania: Nocturne -Only Murders in the Building - - - - - - - - - - /episode/index/show/cemeteryconfessions/id/28302227

150: What we Learned from the World's Largest Goth Survey 10/04/2023

150: What we Learned from the World's Largest Goth Survey We speak with to uncover the insights gleaned from her PhD study, which surveyed thousands of goths across dozens of countries! We’ll explore the relationship of death to goth identity, what truly makes goth fashion unique, debate the role the internet has played in the development of goth culture and more. , on page 74. If you enjoy the show and want to hear this months exclusive bonus episode, head over to ! Intro 00:00 Origin story 3:15 Study Results and Methodology 7:00 Role of Death and the Past in Goth 27:15 Resistance to the "mainstream" 42:23 Goth Fashion Through Plenitude 49:20 Semiotics and Appropriation 1:02:18 Socio-Aesthetic 1:14:45 The Internet 1:19:00 Aging in Goth 1:31:30 Post Show Musings 1:55:30 References: - - - - - - - - - - - - /episode/index/show/cemeteryconfessions/id/28218206

149: Random Goth Convergence 09/02/2023

149: Random Goth Convergence This month we speak to YouTube's Random Goth Couple about a range of topics! We consider whether or not goth's love of the 80's has caused it to stagnate, the role of goth aesthetic in popular culture, what the scene is like in Ireland, and even what our favorite Anime's are. We also hear from the bands Cemetery Siren and Allie Frost on All Goth Considered! You can on , , and . Introduction 00:00 Getting Into Goth 1:32 Goth in Ireland 28:10 Random Goth Couple 44:55 Anime 55:45 The History of Goth Culture 1:01:15 Is Goth Dying 1:19:22 Is Goth just an Aesthetic 1:41:50 All Goth Considered 2:08:50 Post Show Musings 2:22:30 /episode/index/show/cemeteryconfessions/id/27904047

148: Music Mausoleum - Voyna 08/17/2023

148: Music Mausoleum - Voyna We are reviewing the newest album from Voyna as well as a new crop of fresh darkwave, post-punk and goth releases. We also hear from Azy Bats as they interview , and ! Album Review: Sinister Suggestions: 49:00 - - - - - - - - - - All Goth Considered 1:06:15 /episode/index/show/cemeteryconfessions/id/27771993

147: From Punk to Goth: Terri Kennedy and Ipso Facto 08/02/2023

147: From Punk to Goth: Terri Kennedy and Ipso Facto Terri Kennedy of has graced us with her presence on this episode! We discuss punk and deathrock in the 70’s and 80’s, hear stories about Shadow Project and the LA deathrock scene, feminism, recount various goth fashion trends and a lot more! It’s a packed discussion focusing on the life and passions of a staple in the California goth scene. If you enjoy the show and want to hear this months exclusive bonus episode, head over to ! No timestamps this episode! We switch topics about every 5 minutes which would make for a nightmare string of bookmarks so sit back and enjoy the show. References: /episode/index/show/cemeteryconfessions/id/27631221

146: Facing Nostalgia, Again (Part 2) 07/17/2023

146: Facing Nostalgia, Again (Part 2) We continue our journey through our babybat memories with 2 more albums: Saviouir Machine s/t and Collide - Beneath the Skin. We also feature a new track from Circomversor. Our guests are and ! If you enjoy the show and want to hear this months exclusive bonus episode, head over to ! Intro 00:00 Saviouir Machine 2:15 Collide - Beneath the Skin 39:00 Circumversor - Winter in Berlin 2:07:10 Outro 2:21:00 /episode/index/show/cemeteryconfessions/id/27482181

145: Facing Nostalgia, Again (Part 1) 07/03/2023

145: Facing Nostalgia, Again (Part 1) We’re taking a trip down memory lane in this 2 part episode. First up we’re talking about Music from the Succubus Club and Inkubus Sukkubus. We discuss the impact of these albums in our lives and the scene, breakdown the song structure, joke about vampires and fall down numerous ADHD rabbit holes. Our guests are and ! If you enjoy the show and want to hear this months exclusive bonus episode, head over to ! Music from the Succubus Club 2:00 Wytches - Inkubus Sukkubus 1:05:00 All Goth Considered 2:14:00 /episode/index/show/cemeteryconfessions/id/27351033

144: Music Mausoleum - Belgrado 06/16/2023

144: Music Mausoleum - Belgrado Another music focused episode see’s us reviewing the newest album from Belgrado after 7 years of silence, quick fire reviews of new releases, Obscura Undead’s All Goth Considered, and some discussion around the new book ‘The Art of Darkness’, among other subjects. If you enjoy the show and want to hear this months exclusive bonus episode, head over to ! 00:00 Living with Chronic Illness 35:00 The Art of Darkness 49:00 Album Recommendations 1:07:45 All Goth Considered 1:22:30 Outro - 1:36:00 Band Links: - - - - - - - - - - - /episode/index/show/cemeteryconfessions/id/27078057

143: TikTok and the Modern Goth 06/02/2023

143: TikTok and the Modern Goth Grab the new ! This episode we’re having a roundtable panel discussion about the goth community on tiktok and social media’s utility to the scene as well as mainstream representations of goth, gender, gatekeepers and more! Our guests this month are , , , and . (and ) If you enjoy the show and want to hear this months exclusive bonus episode, head over to ! Intro 00:00 Goth on TikTok 17:30 Local vs Digital 27:30 TikTok and Music 36:40 Goth Box 1:01:00 Mainstream representations of goth 1:11:30 Identity 1:24:50 Politics 1:43:00 Gatekeepers and Poseurs 1:55:45 Outro /episode/index/show/cemeteryconfessions/id/26941371

142: Music Mausoleum - The Cemetary Girlz 05/17/2023

142: Music Mausoleum - The Cemetary Girlz Dedicated in memoriam of Sanctus Manium. You can donate to . We are reviewing the new album from The Cemetary Girlz, reviewing 15 recent releases and hearing from Azy Bats as they interview Aux Animaux, Antipole, and Hororhaus. If you enjoy the show and want to hear this months exclusive bonus episode, head over to ! 00:00 Album Review 37:20 Sinister Suggestions 1:06:40 All Goth Considered 1:30: 45 In Memoriam Sinister Suggestions: - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Покой - - /episode/index/show/cemeteryconfessions/id/26758209

141: Polyam Jam 05/02/2023

141: Polyam Jam Grab the new ! This month we’re exploring the intricacies of relationships in the goth scene with a focus on the dynamics of polyamory. We’ll be sharing our own personal insights gained from facing the challenges of romantic and aromantic relationships, unearthing toxic mononormative expectations, dissecting the causes and conditions of jealousy, recounting stereotypes and providing an incisive and practically applicable deep dive into integrating ones life with others you care about. Our guests this month are and ! If you enjoy the show and want to hear this months exclusive bonus episode, head over to ! 00:00 Intro 5:30 Poly History 15:40 Maintaining Relationships 32:30 Chronic Illness 37:15 Swimming Against the Current 40:00 Sharing Space 52:50 Romancing Goths 1:01:20 Managing Jealousy 1:16:00 Expanding the Polycule 1:22:20 Mononormative Hangover 1:42:30 Considering Polyamory 1:56:35 Outro /episode/index/show/cemeteryconfessions/id/26715333

140: Enacting Goth 04/02/2023

140: Enacting Goth Grab the new ! This month we are speaking with Paulo about how reality comes into being. Goth identity formation and gatekeeping are also among the topics explored. We also review the new album from Reflection Black, share some book and music recommendations, and hear from the mouths of A Cloud of Raves, Plague Pits and WitchHands in All Goth Considered! If you enjoy the show and want to hear this months exclusive bonus episode, head over to ! 00:00 Intro 6:50 Paulo's Musical History 16:20 Anthropocentrism 24:45 Specificity 31:40 Dichotomies 42:05 Ontological Multiplicity 50:45 A Water Bottle 1:03:50 Enacting Worlds 1:09:30 Enacting Goth 1:18:00 Gender 1:28:40 Adjudication 1:37:30 Psychadelics and Embededness 1:43:20 Identity 2:14:55 Album Review 2:44:25 Sinister Suggestions - - - - - - - - - - - 2:59:15 All Goth Considered 3:20:00 Outro /episode/index/show/cemeteryconfessions/id/26388393

139: Gatekeeping Mallgoths 03/02/2023

139: Gatekeeping Mallgoths This episode we return to form by settling down in the gothic parlor for a wide ranging discussion on goth. The history of mallgoth, the relevance of gatekeeping, how to run an event, body shaming and aesthetic expectations and more! We also have a new batch of band recommendations, Azy Bat’s All Goth Considered and more. Our guests are () and . You can also find the Arcane Vampire Ball . 00:00 Intro 7:22 Arcane Vampire Ball 13:40 Vampires 26:06 Local Flavor 31:48 Gothic Takeover at Lakeside 37:30 Aesthetic Expectations 55:50 Advice for New Blood 1:07:05 Safe Spaces 1:15:10 Gatekeeping and Mallgoths 1:46:30 Goths Future 1:54:28 More Gatekeeping 2:02:00 More Mallgoth Sinister Suggestions 2:12:20 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - References: - - - - - - /episode/index/show/cemeteryconfessions/id/26060214

138: Gothic Gangster 02/02/2023

138: Gothic Gangster This month we are chatting with Trever Aeon, a goth professional wrestler about how his passion for wrestling and love of goth music. We also have a long form album review for the of bleached cross, sinister suggestions, and Azy returns with All Goth Considered! To support the show please head over to Our guest this month is Trever Aeon! You can find his along with , and . Intro 00:00 Getting into goth 3:44 Being goth in wrestling 9:22 How did the Gothic Gangster come to be 20:35 Storytelling 35:25 Goth clubs 47:27 Body Image 55:00 Wrestling stories 1:01:30 Goth stuff 1:11:00 Album Review 1:21:30 - Sinister Suggestions 2:00:25 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - All Goth Considered 2:22:50 Chatting Covid 2:43:30 Outro /episode/index/show/cemeteryconfessions/id/25773516

137: The Gothquisition (6) 12/02/2022

137: The Gothquisition (6) They hate us because they ain’t us. The sneering elite return to set the internet straight. Prepare your bathole The Gothquisition is back to rip the poseurs again! Introduction Song Break: Debate: Song Break: GothQUIZition Song Break: Elitists of the past Song Break: Note: We will be taking our yearly hiatus in January so there will be no episode. Patreon members will be invited to a video hangout via zoom that month. Redaction: A previous version of this episode mentioned rebuilding the goth scene 'post-pandemic'. This was in reference to music venues reopening with new health guidelines such as masking and mandating vaccines. However proper context was not provided and the statement could have been misconstrued. As there is a lot of COVID misinformation out there which downplays the serious, deadly nature of the virus that disproportionately impacts marginalized communities, this portion has been removed to avoid inadvertently condoning behavior that puts the health and wellbeing of our community at risk. /episode/index/show/cemeteryconfessions/id/25151076

136: From Sound to Subculture 11/02/2022

136: From Sound to Subculture How can goth be consistently distinctive when it’s so musically diverse? If goth is all about the music, how does that transform a group of people into a community based subculture? How do social spaces give rise to meaningful cultural substance? Can industrial, gothic metal and more be considered goth music? We’ll look at these questions and more in our extensive discussion of the book ‘’. We feature brand new music on All Goth Considered from ! To support the show please head over to Introduction 00:00 Goth is Organized Around Music 5:43 What the Hell is Goth Music 10:05 Quantifying Goth Music 51:22 Glocal 1:09:00 Actor Network Theory 1:24:10 SMASL 1:137:17 Hauntology 1:45:56 Sticky Nodes 1:54:00 Chronotopes 2:18:46 Lacan and Transcending Death 2:55:21 Semiotic Significance 3:20:40 Agential Realism and Social Chronotopes 3:25:32 Praxis 3:31:13 Ironic Imagination 3:37:08 Closing Thoughts 3:53:21 All Goth Considered 4:45:37 References: - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - /episode/index/show/cemeteryconfessions/id/24833757

135: Talking Death 10/03/2022

135: Talking Death On this episode we speak with Mandy of and about death technology, dealing with nihilism, what legacy means to us and how meditation on death puts into focus what’s important in our lives. We also have All Goth Considered from Obscura Undead, Sinister Suggestions and more! If you enjoy the show please consider Philosophers on Death 00:00 Mandy on Subculture 6:25 Mandy’s Death Work 11:45 Engaging with Death 19:00 Does Legacy Matter 28:10 Death Technology 40:30 Nihilism and Anxiety 55:10 When Friends are Mourning 1:06:20 End of Life 1:12:55 Meditating on Death 1:24:20 All Goth Considered 1:30:10 Sinister Suggestions 1:51:40 References: - - Sinister Suggestions: - - - - - - - - - - - - Previous Death Episodes: - - - - /episode/index/show/cemeteryconfessions/id/24570834

134: Facing Nostalgia 09/02/2022

134: Facing Nostalgia We’ll be looking back at albums formative to our goth experience and discussing if they hold up to our standards today as well as how they fit into the cultural milieu of the scene at the time. Obscura Undead also joins us to interview Vandal Moon, Vision Video and Pilgrims of Yearning. Our guest this episode is KB who you can find on , and ! Intro 00:00 KB’s Awakening 4:30 Goth Music Latin America 12:15 Facing Nostalgia 27:55 Jill Tracey - Diabolical Streak 29:45 My Scarlet Life - Buzzbomb 48:15 The Awakening - Tales of Absolution + Obsoletion 1:05:00 ThouShaltNot - You’ll Wake up Dead 1:29:15 Mediaeval Baebes - Salva Nos 1:55:00 Diary of Dreams - One of 18 Angels 2:18:00 All Goth Considered 2:47:52 Outro 3:07:10 /episode/index/show/cemeteryconfessions/id/24245643

133: Music and Identity 08/02/2022

133: Music and Identity This episode we are talking about the state of music scene, whether or not goth identity is authentic and responding to Faderhead’s hot take on song lyrics. We also review the new album from Czarina, share our thoughts on new releases this month and more! Our guest is aka DJ and member of the band If you enjoy the show, please support us on Intro 00:00 Clint’s History 2:30 Streaming Services 8:35 Record Labels 18:40 Goth Band or Not a Goth 30:35 Where is Goth Music Now 38:20 Identity Construction 49:30 Authenticity vs Profile Curation 58:30 Faderhead and Language Signification 1:16:00 Best and Worst of the Goth Scene 1:43:00 Structural Functionalism vs. Ontology 1:49:30 Album Review 2:00:00 Sinister Suggestions 2:33:00- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Outro 3:00:00 References:- - - - /episode/index/show/cemeteryconfessions/id/23928849

132: The Church 07/02/2022

132: The Church On this episode we are talking the stories and secrets of The Church, a goth club in Dallas that ran for 30 years as well as the currently in production documentary ‘Dark Sanctuary The Story of the Church’. We’re also talking about the impact of horror on goth, the paranormal and the ephemerality of life, ritual magic and more! Our guest this month is Timothy Stevens, you can find more information about the documentary and support the . Introduction 00:00 Getting into goth 3:00 Horror Films 8:30 The Church Documentary 25:00 Crafting a film 41:00 More Stories 1:00:00 Death and the Paranormal 1:07:00 The State of goth 1:20:40 Album Review: 1:38:50 Sinister Suggestions: 2:09:00 - - - - - - - - - - - - - /episode/index/show/cemeteryconfessions/id/23576879

131: Mexico City Oscura Scene 06/02/2022

131: Mexico City Oscura Scene This month we sit down with academic and musician Jose aka Hollow Kid, to talk through the history of post punk and goth rock in Mexico. From rock and roll being banned by the government all the way through to the modern day post punk revival. This episode is packed with information about Mexican goth music, identity, art and culture. We also review the new album from Cabaret Grey, talk about death, listen to new releases from this month and more! You can find Hueco on , and ! If you enjoy the show, please support us on Introduction DIY before Punk Class 20:40 The Media 25:25 Identity Formation 32:25 Mainstream 47:10 Genre Fluid 59:00 Mexican Darkness 1:11:00 Activism 1:17:40 Gothic 1:33:20 Modern Post Punk Revival 1:40:30 Goth Today 2:11:00 Bands from Mexico: Classic: - - - - - - - - - - - - - Modern: - - - - - - - - - - - Album Review: 2:16:00 Cold Calculations Sinister Suggestions: 2:44:00 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - References: - - - - - /episode/index/show/cemeteryconfessions/id/23295890

130: Procession Magazine 05/02/2022

130: Procession Magazine This month we chat with Chris of Procession Magazine about the history and relevance of subcultural micro-media, the importance of music to goth, swap stories about how label compilations have impacted our lives and more! We’ll be reviewing the new album from Har Belex, sharing a smattering of new music releases from April and presenting a goth magazine audio drama! Check out ! Intro History of Procession 8:00 Importance of Print Magazines Today 19:15 Cleopatra Records 38:10 Goth vs. Not Goth 49:00 Building a Magazine 59:00 Procession in the 80’s? 1:02:55 What would you change about goth? What excites you about goth? 1:15:30 Album Review 1:19:00 Sinister Suggestions: 1:42:00 - - - - - - - - - - - - Gotham with Ryan of 1:58:41 The Tao of Goth 2:11:30 References: - /episode/index/show/cemeteryconfessions/id/22956158

129: La Carmina The Traveling Goth 04/02/2022

129: La Carmina The Traveling Goth This month we talk about how to travel around the world as a goth, Satanism in Japan, the satanic panic and more with La Carmina! We also review the new album from Deathhawk. You can pre-order La Carmina’s new book , or read her and find her social media and more at If you enjoy the show, please support us on intro Japanese goth 7:20 Gothic Lolita 14:06 Style Subcultures 18:18 Travel Guide 22:40 History of Satanism 47:20 Satanism Around the World 49:30 Satanic Panic 52:35 More on Satanism 1:04:45 What Concerns and Excites you About Goth this Year 1:14:15 Album Review 1:20:00 Sinister Suggestions 1:35:00 - - - - - - - - - - - - References: -Satanism Unmasked , - - /episode/index/show/cemeteryconfessions/id/22651103

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