Teen Gothic

i hate how the meme has spiralled out of control and turned into something awful. men express their need for an alternative girlfriend and depict these girls as any girl with dark hair who has darker makeup, they don’t consider anyone who dresses traditionally goth or different to these online egirls. the women who panda to this standard also make me sick but that’s a different matter (i am also a woman so am not trying to drag others down, just making a point). i hate how these men also assume that all alternative girls are into very hardcore things in bed, this isn’t always the case and im not sure where this link/association came from. this is leading to men not feeling as though they need to ask alternative women and fems for consent (something that happened to me many moons ago and was deemed okay because i’m goth and “that’s what i wanted” when i clearly didnt) this meme has gotten so out of control, so much so that i feel as though i cannot leave the house without getting remarks related to this meme thrown at me, i just find it completely derogatory and wondered what you wonderful people think about all of this?

My cousin has really been getting into the goth subculture lately, Im not goth myself and don’t really know a lot when It comes to music, so what are some good beginner bands or even tips? He asked me to help pick out some stuff, so where should I start?

Context: I'm 17 (f) I've only recently (in the last year) started dressing goth but I've been listening to the music since I was 12.

While I'm greatful people are appreciating goth culture I think the whole "big tiddie g0th gf" meme is absolutely stupid. In November of 2022 a boy from my school who I'll be calling Ethan harassed me repeatedly. During lunch Ethan would always come up to me and my friend, he made it a point to sit as close to me as possible. At some point someone I know gave Ethan my instagram where he repeatedly commented things like "goth mommy", eventually I dm-ed him asking to stop commenting stuff like that where he responded with a picture of his junk. I got the school and my parents involved and long story short he's not my problem anymore.

hi! english isn't my first language so sorry for any mistakes! I love this etereal wave band called stare, they only have one album (haunted) and i'm totally obssesed with it! I've been searching non stop for the albums lyrics, but sadly i only have Bell, book & candle 's lyrics. I think they are in the physical album but I can' t get it since I'm not from the us, does anyone know the lyrics/have the album and could please send me pics of them? thanks!

The Eternal Chapter was a traditional gothic rock band from Johannesburg in South Africa. It was a labour of love for three musicians who were inspired by the sounds of good old fashioned goth in the face of the EBM onslaught that engulfed the underground scene. The band started in 1996 when Jaco V and Michael T came together to to let off some steam. They were then joined by vocalist Thomas W in 1997. Over time, the band became more than just a hobby and produced a demo album and contributed to several international compilations. The band broke up when Thomas went overseas to pursue his studies. A few years later Jaco V died tragically a few months after his move from Johannesburg to Cape Town. The legacy still continues and they left behind some of the most beautiful music that will always live in our hearts.

Hello all! What's a fun safe club in LA? I live about 3 hours away and don't have events near me so i've never experienced a club! Can anyone give me some advice?

I love the dark, atmospheric, and stormy feel of that song in particular, but I listen to a lot of LAM. I also adore the ominously romantic vibe similar to their song Demon.

Thank you all! <3