Teen Gothic

i know i have some random songs on here lol, just thought they fit the vibe. anyways, i mostly listen to 80s rock and new wave, goth is a music subgenre i’ve been getting into for about six months now. im not looking for recs from super obscure bands btw, mostly more well known stuff!

Are there some songs about missing your loved one? Exept Lovesong by the cure, I know the cure. I mean more underground stuff

Want to chat about something which doesn't need it's own thread? Do it here!

Feel free to discuss music, fashion, events, DIY projects, etc. and anything relating to goth as long as it's in line with the subreddit rules.

For context, I am Gen Z

When I talk to my dad (who would be considered somewhere between a boomer and Gen X) about bands like The Sisters of Mercy, who would indisputably be called goth today (even if they don't identify themselves as such, haha), he argues that they aren't. I know goth in the 70s was originally called post-punk or new wave, which is what he calls it, but if that's the case, then what would someone his age think of as goth? I'm interested in how the meaning of the word has changed, and also would love to learn the history of the genre, including the things that once might have been called "goth", but now might not be labelled as such. I'm especially interested in perspectives from older goths, as, like I mentioned, I'm pretty young and only got into the scene around 6-8 months ago.

Thanks!! 🖤