Teen Gothic

(Baby bat here) (I would even say a newborn baby bat)

I'm already a metalhead. I enjoy trash, groove, gothic, occult, doom, alternative, etc. On the rock scene, I like hard rock, psychedelic, blues, stoner and more. I have searched, and it appears that gothic metal, symphonic metal and occult rock aren't in the gothic subculture. I have been more interested in the goth scene because of aesthetics, books and movies, but of course, I also like the music. Until now, what I genuinely appreciated in goth music was post-punk. I really didn't like dark or cold waves. Likewise, am I goth, even just liking post-punk?

Edit: of all subreddits that I go to, the r/goth are the one were have the most kind ones!

i know i have some random songs on here lol, just thought they fit the vibe. anyways, i mostly listen to 80s rock and new wave, goth is a music subgenre i’ve been getting into for about six months now. im not looking for recs from super obscure bands btw, mostly more well known stuff!

I’m new to goth music and wondered if there are any albums that are a “must listen to”?

Hi guys I've been in the scene for a long time now but just never did traditional goth makeup. I always have coloured hair so I never thought it would suit it but here it is… Let me know your feedback!

I’ve always been obsessed/intrigued/interested by goth music and fashion but never knew when I’d actually get into it. But now I am! Now that I am, I want to now what are the best brands to buy clothes from? And what are some bands to listen to? (Currently listening to inkubus sukkubus, acid bath, and Bauhaus) Im also on the east coast of the us so I’d need help finding clothes that I’d be able to wear in the cold and not freeze my ass off

So, i’ve been wanting to start a youtube channel where i talk about the basics of gothic culture, history, fashion, music, etc.

I wanted to ask around if there’s any specific topics you, the community, would like to hear about from someone else’s perspective.

The youtube channels name is whosgermwarfare, i don’t have any videos up yet but i would love to start recording once i have some ideas 🖤

hi so as the title says, i’m new to the goth subculture (i’ve only started my research in the last few weeks.)

i was wondering if anyone has band or artist recommendations that are goth but also lean towards rock? i prefer heavier music, and i find a lot of goth artists seem to have a lighter vibe yk?

Hi! I've just joined the alt-goth community and trying to learn more about it each day, I know there are terms that use to call each other. I heard that 'baby bat' is used for newcomers to the community. I don't know if that just for teens early 20s. I'm 28 so it matter on age to use that term or is there another one.

I’m brand new to the subculture and loving it here so far but I’m not really comfortable describing myself as a baby bat. definitely get the appeal of the term, I think it’s just personal preference; wondering if there are alternatives. If there aren’t I’m content to just call myself “new” lol but I was just curious

Me and my bff (who's no longer goth) were reminiscing about our time as baby goths in the mid 00's as a teen. Boy did our experiences SUCKED. You got ridiculed in the streets, you got ridiculed by other goths (granted, starting with evanescence wasn't cool, but unfortunately it was the starting point in that era). If you were a girl, you became a lethal man repeller.

How was your experience?