Teen Gothic

I've liked Sisters of Mercy, Fields of the Nephilim, Siouxsie and the Banshees, and Christian Death. Bands that are lyrically heavy and provoke thoughts. I'd prefer bands from the 80s or 90s.

An example I suppose would be The Birthday Massacre. I've seen some people consider them darkwave and others synthpop, some call it gothic rock and others industrial.

I've just kinda been left in this confusion of how these conclusions of subgenre are made. I understand what makes Rosetta Stone gothic rock or Joy Division post-punk, but not something like TBM where I can't get a decisive answer.

Like I said, I'm new to this. Very new, and I'm just trying to figure out the sub genres I like by bands I've listened to. I tagged this as a recommendation request cuz I'd like some recommendations on the subgenres so I can see more of what they're all like to get a better understanding.

EDIT: Just want to say I appreciate all the feedback, I think I'm starting to get a better understanding of the genre!

I've been obsessed with Ascension lately, was hoping to find more bands/albums like it. Especially those similar in vocals. Thanks!

I remember a member of Bauhaus mentioning reggae as on influence on Bela, and I was curious if any other bands in the genre have made similar statements.

Or any ethereal, atmospheric goth music you could recommend. Thanks in advance☺️

After insisting she see it, I showed my mom my Playlist. The first song I played was Bats by scary bitches and then Spellbound by Siouxsie….She told me I had goth music all wrong, and that kids these days are rebranding the whole thing. She was certainly alternative and in the punk scene back in her high-school and early adult days, so I told her to play me some bands or songs she considered to be goth and she followed that by playing Marilyn Manson and Nine inch nails. I'm still fairly new to goth music so you tell me what you think about this.. Thanks for reading!

After browsing the sub, I thought it would be appropriate (given that it's Saturday) to share my band "Miss Teen America" and our debut single "Take Me Back"

https://open.spotify.com/artist/3Xt3vT0AUhyBTf1PbQILnQ?si=ZzHuRW94Tfiwl2_hbyhlRA&nd=1

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A bit about us- I (TJ, vocals, lyrics) formed this band with a friend of mine (Vic, bass) early this year, pasting up these flyers around NYC. After relentless efforts and constant flyering, we lucked out and found two amazing guitarists (Alex and Marcus) and a fantastic drummer (Tom). Our debut single touches on themes of bloodlust, divine love, religious trauma, and manhood.

Let us know your thoughts

Thank you bats

xoxo Miss Teen America

IG: @ msteenamerica

I'm new to gothic music but I really like xmal Deutschland. Can anyone reccomend me artists that make similar music? Would really appreciate it C:

Specifically similar to the album Medusa. That shit is ethereal and I need more.