Deconstruction
/The Belfry’s biggest elitist is back to tell you why you aren’t goth enough. Again.
Read MoreThe Belfry’s biggest elitist is back to tell you why you aren’t goth enough. Again.
Read MoreWhat role does religion play in understanding the life and legacy of Dracula, both historic and fictional? And what does the ebb and flow of religiosity in cinematic Dracula entries communicate about larger cultural patterns across that period of time?
Read MoreAndi Harriman and Trae got head to head on the philosophy, origin and evolution of EBM on this episode!
Read MoreIn January of 1959, 9 hikers mysteriously perished on the frigid slopes of Ural Mountains in Russia. To this day, no one knows what killed them.
Read MoreThis episode takes some time to point out things you may have missed about Bram Stoker's famous novel, by framing both the creator and his creation in the context of some of the political, artistic, and moral attitudes and aspirations of the late 19th century.
Read MoreMistress McCutchan flies solo to bring new tunes to you as well as share a stupid story with The Wasteland. Sometimes she's just a silly drunk. Lesson to be learned - you don't have to drink everything when you're having a rough time.
Read MoreWhen you reduce a group of peoples worth to their physical appearance, you may be doing more harm than you think.
Read MoreAfter a nearly 10 year absence, can South African goth rocker Ashton Nyte reclaim prominence in a crowded modern landscape? Read on for our review of the new album from The Awakening, Chasm.
Read MoreThis month we are taking a look at an article from the early 90’s to compare and contrast the scene today. We will be discussing the evolution of music, the use of gatekeeping and the term 'poser', and the relation of mainstream cultural ephemera to goth and more!
Read MoreNearing the end of the first season of Rose Sinister: Vampires, episode 8 examines the impact of faith and culture on the creative process, representation versus appropriation, and the overall impact Stephenie Meyer's Twilight Saga has had on vampire stories.
Read MoreOn this episode, we bring together our funny little DJ collective and talk music while being very silly (and a little drunk) with our guests The Wasteland and Vernal Trash.
Read MoreThese burials, and the historical documents from the time, suggest that these individuals were suspected of being vampires by those that buried them. They are known as Vampire Burials, and in this episode, we explore exactly what was at stake.
Read MoreDoes goth have an alt-right problem? Was goth ever really a counterculture, or has it become increasingly politicized over the years? We've got a panel of goths from across the political spectrum with us to debate and hash out the state of goth and its flirtation with politics.
Read MoreThe Catacombs w/ DJ Gomez
1. Black Tape for a Blue Girl- The Stars
2. Hante.- Empty Space
3. Lowlife- Ragged Rise to Tumbledown
4. Beach House- Black Car
5. Mellow Grave- Burn One
6. Lycia- A Failure
7. Dream Affair- The Porter
8. Night Sins- Daisy Chain
9. Kriistal Ann- Killing Jokes
10. Holygram- Hideaway
11. Cocteau Twins- When Mama Was a Moth
12. Tropic of Cancer- Stop Suffering
The latest installment of Rose Sinister: Vampires is a deeply personal reflection on a vampire story that had a huge impact on my life- and why sometimes, revisiting the magic of our youth can challenge us to re-examine the stories that shape us.
Read MoreThis week, we review the overplayed tracks that could be "retired" and suggest some new choices from Traitrs, Encephalon, Bellwether Syndicate, and Indarra.
Read MoreDJ Ely Bat is back with music from ICY MEN, Lebanon Hanover, Totenwald and more!
Read MoreRumors of an experiment that resulted in the invisibility and teleportation of a ship began in 1955 thanks to a set of letters sent by a man named Carlos M. Allende. These letters sparked a conspiracy theory that still exists today. Is there any truth to it? In this episode we dig deep into the mystery of Philadelphia Experiment.
Read MoreThis week we look at the goth scene in Mexico city, discuss whether or not goth style can still offer cultural resistance, ask why goth is so damn white, and examine the role internet plays in the culture.
Read MoreThe Belfry is a gathering place for dark culture and those who find a home within. Here you will discover audio shows, blogs, and videos catering to the darker side of life.
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