Category Archives: Multimedia Gothic
Gothicism in Lana Del Ray: “Hollywood Sadcore”
Written by Emma Langevin Usmar, P. (2014). Born To Die: Lana Del Rey, Beauty Queen or Gothic Princess?. M/C Journal, 17(4). https://doi.org/10.5204/mcj.856 Lana Del Rey’s style of lyrics illustrates common themes of Gothicism. I analyzed gothism’s role in … Continue reading
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Arkham Asylum: A Serious House on Serious Earth; a gothic tale by Kaitlyn Roemer
Arkham Asylum: A Serious House on Serious Earth follows Batman as he ventures into the madhouse after his rogues gallery escape. Throughout this issue we see the darkest portrayal of Batman thus far with him questioning his identity and eventually … Continue reading
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Playboi Carti: Whole Lotta Red
by Declan Bohner Jordan Carter, better known by his stage name Playboi Carti’s long-awaited third album, Whole Lotta Red, presents a distinct departure from his previous music collection. Carti’s once electronic sound found on his last two albums has been … Continue reading
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Preacher’s Daughter by Ethel Cain
Preacher’s Daughter: a Southern Gothic story by Lara Odell Artist Ethel Cain released her album Preacher’s Daughter in May of 2022. The collection of 13 songs tells a haunting story of a small town Preacher’s daughter’s relationship with her childhood, … Continue reading
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Fun Home: Gothic Tragicomedy
by Brooke Dimarzio One work of fiction that I have read recently for my Young Adult Fiction class was Fun Home by Alison Bechdel. At first read, I did not immediately notice the connections to gothic literature in this graphic … Continue reading
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Gargoyles in Gothic Architecture: The Guardians of Notre-Dame Cathedral
Gargoyles in Gothic Architecture: The Guardians of Notre-Dame Cathedral By Hannah Webster Notre-Dame Cathedral is located in central Paris, and I’ve had an opportunity to see it several times during family trips to Paris. To me, it’s a beautiful building … Continue reading
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Gothicism in “Kate McCannon”
by Kaitlyn Marlin “Kate McCanon” is a song written by folk-country artist Colter Wall, released in 2017. The song relates the tragic tale of Kate McCannon who is murdered at the hands of her lover after she is caught having … Continue reading
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The Unlikely Gothic: Kid Cudi’s “Ghost!”
by Olivia Howe I’m not sure if I’ve ever been to a party or social gathering without hearing a song by Kid Cudi. Whether it’s his 2009 song “Pursuit of Happiness” or his 2010 “Mr. Rager,” I’ve been hearing his … Continue reading
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Dark Forests of the Gothic Mind
by Kayla Meyers The Cure, an English rock band that formed in 1978, were well-known throughout the late 1970s and early 1980s for their distinctive and original music style consisting of a combination of punk, pop, and gothic rock components. … Continue reading
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Gothic References in Audioslave’s Debut Album
by: Zoee Reale As a general fan/ admirer of Chris Cornell’s lyrical work—whether it was his songs for Soundgarden, Temple of the Dog, Audioslave, or even his solo stuff, I’ve always found this subtle gothic undertone that comes with the … Continue reading
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