Matt Colquhoun

Join writer and theorist Billie Cashmore, known for her insights on the political character of queerness, alongside Mattie Colquhoun, also known as Xenogothic, who offers a unique perspective on transness. They dive into the philosophical underpinnings of queerness, examining its relation to identity and societal constructs. They tackle complex topics like trans rights, the intersection of orphanhood and trans identity, and the unrepresentable nature of queer experiences. Expect a thoughtful exploration of gender fluidity and the need for radical inclusivity.

Matt Colquhoun and Natasha Eves join the podcast to discuss Mark Fisher's essay on the politics of British rave culture. They explore topics such as the power of music events in creating community, Fisher's impact on teaching and academia, contradictions of individualism in a working-class context, challenging capitalist modes through rave nights, and the healing power of collective experiences in rave culture.

In this engaging discussion, Matt Colquhoun, a Yorkshire writer and photographer known for his insightful works on Mark Fisher, delves deep into Fisher's legacy. He explores concepts like post-capitalist desire and accelerationism, revealing how capitalism shapes our imagination. The conversation traverses the nuances of capitalist realism, hauntology, and the importance of reclaiming desire from capitalist structures. Colquhoun also provocatively introduces acid communism, showcasing how culture can lead to new aspirations and collective creativity.

Matt Colquhoun, author of 'Narcissus in Bloom,' explores the history of self-portraits from Renaissance painters to Kim Kardashian. They delve into the story of Narcissus, discuss transformative self-representation, the rise of individualism, and the connection between narcissism and photography. The chapter also explores the relationship between narcissism and anti-authoritarianism, and the potential of embracing the self.

Matt Colquhoun, an author and photographer, joins the podcast to discuss his book 'Egress: On Mourning, Melancholy, and Mark Fisher.' They explore concepts like postcapitalist desire and Mark Fisher's unfinished manifesto on acid communism. They also touch on the works of Bataille, Blanchot, Deleuze & Guattari, Kant, Freud, Ray Brassier, Nick Land, and others.