Teen Gothic

I remember my introduction to the existence of backing tracks. I was at a goth/industrial show and the opening band had to cut their set to about half a song. Because the cd player handling the backing tracks failed. I have seen goth bands tour my city and the first show had a full band. The next show had a missing bassist who had now been absorbed into the backing track. It felt like Alice in Wonderland but lame. Many shows I see people freaking out over are literally just a karaoke show with a keyboard playing single notes.

I understand it isn't easy to tour in this economic climate and make sure everybody gets paid decent, but it's reaching the point where I think the audience have lowered their own standards to accommodate what they are oversaturated with. Curious what other people think based on shows they have been to.

I’ve been obsessed with the song Lope for awhile now and I have recently been off the deep end in the Epic Garden Music (best name ever) album. I’m just wondering if anyone else is a fan of them? I haven’t seen too much of a community from what I could find and they only have 100k listeners per month on Spotify.

What’s a song that you could listen to over and over again and never get tired of it? Mine would be “This Corrosion” by TSOM

I just found out about the The Sisters of Mercy – Lucretia My Reflection some months ago and I can't get it out of my mind.

I was shooked to notice how much this person (on the first pic attached) is similar looking to my mom (on the second pic attached). Even more so when you see my mom in real life.

That's an odd question but can anyone help me find out who is this person?

i’m looking for more goth music that doesn’t have that monotone and deep vocals, i’m not looking for the common bands like the cure and siouxsie, but stuff similar vocals would be awesome (but not strictly exactly like them)

any recommendations would be great !!

I'm autistic, and I've always struggled with making connections. it's hard for me to read social cues and it takes me a really long time to understand etiquette for online community spaces like this subreddit's discord. I'm not shy but I do sometimes fear coming off as too blunt/forward. does anyone have any tips on how to connect with fellow goths, in person or online?

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.

Hi all! My boyfriend and I are spending a week in Puerto Rico hanging out. Wanted to know if anyone knows of a goth club/bar/night over there? Thanks!

I say this because I posted on my insta a video of me in my goth attire and playing with rosary and showing off my outfit and I got hate on it from people from my school wasent to bad just people fucken around but iv seen a couple other people post that were alt/goth girls from my school and they got a ton of support on it lol. Didn't really fuck with me but it was just something to laugh about