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On this episode we discuss why no one knows what the hell 'darkwave' is, explore Trae's piano fetish, oh and we review some albums as well. Of note: This episode was recorded before the tragic death of Steve Albini, which is why this was not brought up during our discussion of his various projects. If you enjoy the show, please support us on Patreon! Attrition - The Black Maria   Xmal Deutschland - Codes  Alien Skin Give  my Remains to Broadway - Rend my Flesh  Blacklist - The Witching Hour VV & the void - The Cage  Gurs - Gerran Bizi Gara Ist Ist - Lost my Shadow Huir - Triumphal Arch Lovers Blind Dreams - Cold Like Snow  Dead Tahiti - Fala Urban Heat - Right time of Night

Music Mausoleum: Attrition

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 Jessie Meowser, Jessica and Bruce Lord. If you enjoy the show, please support us on Patreon! 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: -90’s goth youtube playlist -90’s goth youtube playlist -small town goth -simronan

158: Noughties: The Story of Goth in the 2000's

   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 you enjoy the show, please support us on Patreon!              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   

157: The Goth Umbrella: Gatekeepers, Poseurs and Historicity

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 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: -Alt Culture is not Original -Cultural Appropriation -Ghosting - Lion King

156: Desi Goth

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.   Consider Supporting us on Patreon Intro 00:00 Album Review 5:50 Temple of Angels - Endless Pursuit Sinister Suggestions 1:11:25 More Album Recs 1:20:20 References: -Octavian Winters - The Line or Curve -Gifts of the Earth -Gothnetic - Flowers -Frozen Charlette’s - Wax Venus -Angel’s of the Void - Repent -Yakima Jera - Fire -Nightsister - Die Young -Vosh - Vessel -Mortal Boy - Anhedonia -Voilok -Petrified Entity - Alone -Obsidian - 19 Dead -Linnea Hjerten - Nio Systrar -Internet Archive

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