Teen Gothic

Coming onto here for recs for gothic music that (as the title describes) has an ethereal vibe but is also aggressive and grimey at the same time

I’d appreciate anything yall got, older and newer music

To better describe what I mean (just to add a bit of help),

Basically music that sounds like evil ghosts chasing you or goth music that straight up captures the feel of a nightmare. Stuff that carries an ethereal atmosphere but other pieces, mainly including the vocals, are aggressive and unhinged.

Thats basically what I mean

Back in November I started going to goth nights by myself. My first night felt mega awkward because I had no clue how to dress, didn’t know anything about etiquette and didn’t know what to expect. Since then, I’ve only missed one show. It’s my new favorite thing. It’s something I look forward to the most each month.

To someone else, I probably look bored and like a borderline creeper at these. I usually find a spot to sit or something to lean against. I’m not a dancer, I’m a musician, so I’m there with a different perspective. I keep to myself because I only know a small handful of people and they aren’t always there. I’m the type that is shy unless someone talks to me first.

One of the coolest things about not being a dancer is the opportunity for people watching. I’m not talking about checking out clothes or makeup, but being able to be still and appreciate the world. It’s cool to see groups of friends having a good time. It’s good to see other solo people doing their own thing. It’s so good to see people BE THEMSELVES and escape the world a little while. One of the regular dancers played her first live DJ set this weekend. So dang cool to see someone take that step.

If you are ever on the fence about going alone, do it. Don’t put it off because it might be awkward or uncomfortable. Go dance, go listen, go hide in a dark corner with your arms crossed. You will have the time of your life.

Is there a song that always gets you excited when you hear it? Like, it comes on and you hear those first bars and you think "Fuck yeah, this is my jam!" It might be your favourite song or it might not, but it's always a little boost of energy when you hear it.

For me, it's Lucretia My Reflection. Every single time it comes on I gotta max that volume!

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Some of my favorites off the top of my head:

Lucretia, My Reflection – Sisters of Mercy

Disintegration – The Cure

Burnt Offerings – Christian Death

Cross of Lorraine – Christ vs. Warhol

Taboo – The Naked and The Dead

Twilight – Corpus Delicti