Release the Bats! - Cemetery Confessions
/On this episode we sit down with Dave Bats of the legendary California club night Release the Bats to talk about deathrock, fashion and Eva O!
Read MoreOn this episode we sit down with Dave Bats of the legendary California club night Release the Bats to talk about deathrock, fashion and Eva O!
Read MoreThis month we are talking about life in the south as a goth, running a club night, DJing and more!
Read MoreThis 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.
Read MoreOn todays episode we will explore the 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.
Read MoreDeathrock, 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.
Read MoreOf 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!
Read MoreThis 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.
Read MoreRemember 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 we discuss Marilyn Manson, Big Dick Goth Boyfriends, and whether or not the ocean is soup.
Read MoreThis 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.
Read MoreYou're lying if you think goths don't love drama, and as everyone has been preoccupied with staying alive this year, there certainly has 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!
Read MoreThis 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.
Read MoreThis episode we discuss death, and why it’s more important than ever to talk about it.
Read MoreWhen it comes to chronic illness and disability, the goth community is both a boon and sometimes part of the problem. This week we have a wide ranging conversation around the experiences of the differently abled in our scenes.
Read MoreThis 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.
Read MoreOn 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!
Read MoreWelcome 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 brand new goth moth and everywhere in between. We’ll chat about music, clubbing, dating, identity, politics and more!
Read MoreThis month we share embarrassing childhood stories, take on gatekeepers, explore why goth is still relevant and answer r/goths most burning questions!
Read MoreThis episode we dive into the psychology of living through a pandemic, and explore how well equipped goths are for dealing with death, all while reading a journalist to filth. We also review the new album from Mystic Priestess!
Read MoreThis episode we continue our special series of episodes by examining what it’s like to age through goth. From external pressure, internal support, and how hard it is to lace up new rocks.
Read MoreOn this episode we are answering the most interesting questions posed to r/goth.
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