Teen Gothic

In Tupiniquin lands, on the opposite side of the ocean there is a counterculture rich in arts in general! Shall we discuss?

I got into them like 2-2.5 years ago and I think they're pretty cool. Trying to see if there are anymore fans of their music aside from me on here.

I don't know if I'm just not on Youtube enough, or I'm living under a rock but I honestly thought that there wasn't enough of an audience for AI to bother with. Youtube is all about getting clicks and likes, if you're going to make an AI song, make it Pop, RnB or Rap to appeal to the widest audience and get those million views.

Driving home today, streaming a Switchblade Symphony mix …. and this comes on https://youtu.be/7okWC3PD7aQ?si=iYB99nlfVn7q0PAD

Huh, never heard it before, it's not too bad but something seems off. There's no instrumental breaks, all the timing is perfect but there is no spark, and the singers voice is just flat. I bookmark it and look it up when I get home, AI Slop. And then look at the comments, AI as well…we have robots making music for other robots to comment on. We're doomed.

And the worst part, I wanted to compare views to something truly Goth. My Lucretia, a song released in '87 and practically a Goth anthem has 1.6m views on the official music video. This AI crap has 756k in just 2 months. Please oh please someone make a filter on streaming services to weed out AI music.

I hope you lot like it :]

Sorry for my horrible brush skills. I had to get rid of the credits. Oh also. I hope this image is allowed.

While some critics view the strict moderation on r/goth as harsh or exclusionary, these rules are essential for maintaining the sub's integrity as a music focused community.

Since "goth" is a frequently misunderstood and niche genre, clear boundaries prevent the feed from being overwhelmed by unrelated genres that often get mislabeled. By prioritizing music over fashion and aesthetic selfies, the sub ensures that the subculture's sonic roots remain the primary topic of discussion.

Without these specific guidelines, the community would likely devolve into a generic "alternative" space rather than a dedicated hub for fans of actual goth music.

Additionally, strict policing helps filter out "creepy" behavior and predatory users who often target the subculture for the wrong reasons. Ultimately, what some see as "mean" rules are actually the tools that protect the community’s identity and keep it a safe, focused environment.

i really want an alice auaa shirt but im NOT paying 1k for one. any ideas how i could diy one? im unsure what i could use for the spiderwebs