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 here, or read her travel b

The Goth Umbrella: Gatekeepers, Poseurs and Historicity

23 days ago 2h 1m

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 If

Desi Goth

Mar 2nd, 2024 1h 45m

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. If you enjoy the show, please support us on Patreon! Intro 00:00 Cultural Influ

Music Mausoleum: Temple of Angels

Feb 20th, 2024 1h 41m

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

Gothic Art

Feb 2nd, 2024 1h 56m

On this episode we speak with Vincent and Victor about their project, Gothe Residency of the Arts. 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

Juicy Juicy: Cemetery Comrades

Dec 2nd, 2023 2h 23m

Azy, Ryan and Trae get together to discuss what the future of goth holds and whether goth music has gone stale. Obscura Undead, YouTube, Bandcamp WitchHands, Circumversor, The Arbitrarium If you enjoy the show and want to hear this months exclu

We Talked About 'Big Tiddy Goth GFs'

Nov 2nd, 2023 1h 55m

We talk to Dr. Jordan Soper, 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 Blood Bells and Gothnetic

Music Mausoleum: TELARAÑA

Oct 18th, 2023 1h 29m

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 m

What we Learned from the World's Largest Goth Survey

Oct 4th, 2023 2h 17m

We speak with Emma 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

Random Goth Convergence

Sep 2nd, 2023 2h 35m

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 eve

148: Music Mausoleum - Voyna

Aug 17th, 2023 1h 29m

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 Lovataraxx, Pleasure Victim and Happy Phantom! Album Review: Voyna - And the Heresie

From Punk to Goth: Terri Kennedy and Ipso Facto

Aug 2nd, 2023 2h 3m

Terri Kennedy of Ipso Facto 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 l

Facing Nostalgia, Again (Part 2)

Jul 17th, 2023 2h 22m

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 Azy Bats and Ryan! If you enjoy the show and want to he

145: Facing Nostalgia, Again (Part 1)

Jul 3rd, 2023 2h 33m

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 ab

144: Music Mausoleum - Belgrado

Jun 16th, 2023 1h 38m

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’, a

TikTok and the Modern Goth

Jun 2nd, 2023 2h 20m

Grab the new Cemetery Confessions Perfume Oil! 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, gatekeeper

142: Music Mausoleum - The Cemetary Girlz

May 17th, 2023 1h 38m

Dedicated in memoriam of Sanctus Manium. You can donate to funeral costs here. 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

141: Polyam Jam

May 2nd, 2023 2h 1m

Grab the new Cemetery Confessions Perfume Oil! 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 challenge

Enacting Goth

Apr 2nd, 2023 3h 30m

Grab the new Cemetery Confessions Perfume Oil! 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 B

Gatekeeping Mallgoths

Mar 2nd, 2023 2h 55m

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 ha

Gothic Gangster

Feb 2nd, 2023 2h 51m

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 Al

137: The Gothquisition (6)

Dec 2nd, 2022 2h 36m

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! Consider supporting us on Patreon Introduction Goth’s got Mainstream Song Bre

136: From Sound to Subculture

Nov 2nd, 2022 5h 6m

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 substanc

Talking Death

Oct 3rd, 2022 2h 14m

On this episode we speak with Mandy of Keeper and TalkDeath 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

134: Facing Nostalgia

Sep 2nd, 2022 3h 9m

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 M