Teen Gothic

I just got invited to a "goth baddies assemble" group on Instagram and the contents sickened me. What I didn't show here that was also in the chat was clip art of sexual acts. All from the people you see in the screenshots. It was disgusting to see, and infuriating. The constant fetishization of the subculture pisses me off on a daily damn occurrence. I reported the chat itself and the people, but I of course doubt that IG will even do a damn thing. I felt the need, amidst my agitation lmao, to come to reddit to vent about it and use it as an opportunity for discussion on how you as individuals feel about this constant issue and what you do to prevail over this and any experiences you've had related to being sexualized and objectified without your consent, when just trying to exist and mind your business.

(And if any of yall feel the desire to seek out that scum and mass report them, that would just be sweet, sweet justice 🤭 but that's just a bonus lol)

Gods, where to begin? I don't even remember how I came across the Nephs, some time in 1991 I think, but they've been a life long favourite and this album is the ultimate goth cowboy road trip record.

They were such a unique band; entwined guitars, amazing basslines and drumming, atmosphere to spare and Dreamboat McCoy's unmistakable voice.

Gothik – Special Anniversary Edition 2 CD Compilation Special Edition with DVD from 2006

This contains the movie Various – Nosferatu The Gothic Industrial Mix, directed by F.W. Murnau, with a soundtrack played from Rozz Williams & The Electric Hellfire Club.

To clarify, I’m not a goth. Maybe I could be a goth if I tried! But I haven’t tried at least not yet. Anyway, I am a trans woman and this community is the only community besides my own that is consistently wholesome and kind to me. More open arms than you count.

I gravitate towards you in public spaces because I’m like “Okay, safe people. Safe people. Thank God. Safe people.” And I won’t even know y’all and I haven’t been wrong yet.

Just gotta say, love you guys!

Im not goth i dont know much about gothic musik and those stuff

Local goth community posted this from a protest before. Thought I'd share this to let the community know we really don't tolerate state violence and infringing upon human rights. If you support fascism, you will not be welcome in our spaces.

I used to have a demo cassette by a goth band from Scotland. Quite slow tunes, female singer. I would have purchased it 1984/6 possibly on a visit to Glasgow.

The cover had what I think was the virgin Mary, or Jesus crucified ( yes my memory is that bad) and one lyric was "what do you know of love not a lot I can see, virgin figurehead nailed to a tree.

It included a lyric sheet.

I look forward to any replies about this very vague memory!

Thanks

Latest outfit I put together. Could definitely use some recommendations for places to expand my wardrobe and acquire more formal wear or pieces to put together! I’m trying to expand my Dracula collection.

I'm constantly on the hunt for bands/artists with a small fanbase or that are relatively unknown. This includes newer emerging artists or perhaps older goth/post punk bands that might still be active and releasing music/touring. Although a lot of new "goth" artists sound is closer to darkwave/coldwave or synth but that also works!