We chat with Australian goth YouTuber Kaytlyn Stewart about her growth and current determination to create beauty, and only beauty, for herself.
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Born in Berlin, Ciwana Black is a German industrial dancer, influencer, alternative model, and content creator. She stands out for her ability to embrace different genres of dance, although the pure industrial constitutes a large part of her artistic panel. From industrial and tech bands like FCFGH20, Faderhead, Synthattack, and Cook & Stans to the EDM DJ Mike Candys, she sets no limits. Ciwana likes to dance but it is also a way to release her stress. We caught up with her to learn more about the chilliest dancer on the industrial scene.
This week leading up to Halloween, we interviewed several notable creatives to get in the spirit. Next we met the most vampiric and steampunk gothic couple, the Addams Family from Warsaw, Poland, Fallka and Amadi aka The Gothic Family.
Amy Taylor of The Art of Tea and Tasseomancy and Mystic Tearoom continues our countdown to Halloween
This week leading up to Halloween, we interviewed several notable creatives to get in the spirit. We leave Europe to go this time to Canada where Amy Taylor, magician of tea, of The Art of Tea and Tasseomancy and Mystic Tearoom delivers to us the hidden secrets of leaves and flavors.
This week leading up to Halloween, we interviewed several notable creatives to get in the spirit. Next we head to Belgium where the alternative model, Damona Démonic-Angel, awaits us.
This week leading up to Halloween, we interviewed several notable creatives to get in the spirit. The spooky path takes us first to Rome, Italy, where Daphne aka La Sorgente Pagana, a model and owner of the esoteric boutique Sorgente welcomes us to her esoteric lair.
With the major changes the pandemic has brought about, many creatives have switched gears, started new businesses, and developed new skills. Toronto, Canada based makeup artist Melissa Nicholl channeled her creativity into a new craft, macrame, and used her business skills to launch Mystical Twists. We talked with her about the new endeavor and gained some insight into the new ways people are creating and living.
Our list of seven great Tarot decks to spark great conversation and divine outdoor adventures for you and your kin this spring.
Recently director Liisa Ladouceur released a new 40 Years of Goth Style YouTube video, 40 Years of Goth Style: Global Remake. Liisa and four of the video’s featured models found time to trade messages with Auxiliary Magazine about the creation of this new video, some gatekeeping and obstacles encountered within subculture, and what brings them joy.
In our Summer 2020 Issue we featured Brian Perera, founder of Cleopatra Records. Take a look behind the scenes of the interview.
In our Spring 2020 Issue we interviewed the force behind Rock N Roll Bride, Kat Williams! She helped pick some amazing real alternative weddings to share with our readers in the issue. Here’s a more in depth view of Nat and Dom’s perfectly boho naturey alternative wedding photographed by Dale Weeks Photography.
In our Spring 2020 Issue we interviewed the force behind Rock N Roll Bride, Kat Williams! She helped pick some amazing real alternative weddings to share with our readers in the issue. Here’s a more in depth view of Mazz and Alex’s whimsy and pumpkin filled alternative wedding photographed by Elemental Photography.
In our Spring 2020 Issue we interviewed the force behind Rock N Roll Bride, Kat Williams! She helped pick some amazing real alternative weddings to share with our readers in the issue. Here’s a more in depth view of Sarah and Fernanda’s opulent alternative wedding photographed by Dale Weeks Photography.
We caught up with Kat Williams the woman behind Rock N Roll Bride to talk about her book on planning an alternative wedding, the magazine, the website, her new podcast The Confidence Club, and building a niche focused business. We ended up talking about wedding postponements, overcoming challenges, balancing positivity with the darker things in life, the power of an online community, and the best mindset one can have during a pandemic.
In our Spring 2020 Issue we interviewed the force behind Rock N Roll Bride, Kat Williams! She helped pick some amazing real alternative weddings to share with our readers in the issue. Here’s a more in depth view of Karen and Steven’s Melville Castle til death alternative wedding photographed by Devlin Photos.
Get to know our contributors better with our Contributor Spotlights, this time we are focusing on photographer Saryn Christina.
Get to know our contributors better with our Contributor Spotlights, this time we are focusing on our associate editor Elizabeth Rhodes.
In our Spring 2020 Issue we interviewed the force behind Rock N Roll Bride, Kat Williams! She helped pick some amazing real alternative weddings to share with our readers in the issue. Here’s a more in depth view of Terri-Sian and Stewart’s Bride of Frankenstein wedding photographed by Devlin Photos.
In our Spring 2020 Issue we interviewed the force behind Rock N Roll Bride, Kat Williams! She helped pick some amazing real alternative weddings to share with our readers in the issue. Here’s a more in depth view of Nina and Jack’s pink sequined wedding photographed by Dale Weeks.
Get to know our contributors better with our Contributor Spotlights, this time we are focusing on our copy editor Dylan Madeley.
Auxiliary interviews those behind the ongoing widely available podcast Cemetery Confessions on The Belfry Network and highlight its history and purpose. With each episode hosts The Count and Trae and special guests tackle deep and lengthy discussions of the goth community.
When we’re young, summer holds the promise of adventure and endless possibility. Not all of us feel so free during the season once we venture deep into adulthood. Find some summer magic again with our Item Spotlight, the S’mores Dragon Sticker by Earl Grey Paper.
On May 19, 2019, Cat vs. Bat Podcast will celebrate one year of discussing music, debating the pressing issues of the subculture, interviewing interesting people, and having many good laughs.
Nessie has been debunked according to scientist but not in our hearts. How lovely would it be to not only see her, but live with such a magical creature? Now you can with our Item Spotlight the Baby Loch Ness Monster Air Plant Holder by East of the Sun Studio.
Our Item Spotlight, the Opalite Glass Keyhole Ear Weights by Urban Body Jewelry are unique handmade glass ear weights that are lightweight for all day wear and can pair with anything in your wardrobe.
To welcome our new advertiser The Lily Dale Assembly we chatted with their Marketing Manager Christopher Shepp about their long and rich history, visiting Lily Dale, and their 2017 season.
La Carmina won the Auxiliary Award for Best Blog of 2016 and we talked with her about the past, 2016, and the future.
Start your morning off right with some me time and a witchy coffee mug. Our Item of the Week, the Witch’s Brew Coffee Mug by Fable & Black is perfect for your potion of choice be it coffee, tea, or a hot toddy.
Cast your vote for the best alternative, subculture, unique, or independent Club Night and Festival of 2016!
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New York Comic Con descended over New York City for four days with many wonderful cosplayers from Joker to Dr Mrs The Monarch and lots of events at multiple venues.
