Teen Gothic

So I am 100000% sure I’ve once listened to a Bauhaus song on Spotify that had lyrics like “anorexic alien” or “anorexic monster” or something like that and no matter how much and how long I’ve looked for that song I cannot find it anywhere.

I’m seriously unsure if that song even exists or if I imagined that, but people told me they remember that song too, but don’t remember the title.

I am going crazy here because am I stupid? Do I remember a song that was never made? Or was that song just taken off Spotify because there are some people that know what I’m talking about? But if it was just taken off Spotify, then why can’t I find it anywhere else?

“bad goth” is probably a bit of an exaggeration. i just feel bad because i know how integral bauhaus is to the scene and no matter what i do i just cannot like their music

For me it's Earth Calling Angela. I can tolerate a lot of Eldritch copying but this one just doesn't work for me. Which is a shame because the songs have good instrumentals

Reposted because autocorrect struck again on the original

I wouldn't mind being part of a goth band. I'm painfully aware that I cannot sing—trust me on this; I'm not being humble—nor do I have the appearance to front a band. I'm not nearly attractive enough. Let's be frank: looks matter.

I have lots of free time, however, to learn an instrument over the next few years. I understand that it will take serious discipline and patience.

I'm looking for answers to either of these questions, or both:

– Any thoughts on which instrument to take up? Piano? Bass guitar? Viola? Violin? (I could buy a synth that mimics piano.) Let's say I have access to a place where I can practice without disturbing my roommates or neighbours.

– Who are some reasonably well-known goth musicians who aren't singers?

Looking for slower songs that give a dreary mood. If the lyrics are depressing and but the instruments are upbeat and energetic it's not what I'm looking for

This is just something I've noticed about the goth community on Instagram is the amount of hate hurled at people (mainly girls) who can't dress goth all the time/don't have an entirely black closet for being "fakers." Lots of comments will say something about how they're just looking for attention or not really goth because they don't wear trad makeup 24/7 or have a corporate job requiring them to dress more "normal" by societal standards. I just don't understand it? I feel like every goth must know that dealing with constant judgement and job constraints is difficult. Plus it's a music based subculture? It's mainly men I've noticed with this behavior. Idk it's just discouraging as someone new to the subculture (been in it about a year) because I have a very limited wardrobe due to trying to not spend too much money (I'm a broke college student) and avoid fast fashion while ALSO having a very strict religious family.

I like plenty of new school bands and old school deathrock but there's a kind of unique fun energy to 45 Grave that I can't really seem to find anywhere else, I think Super Heroines are maybe the closest thing I can think of. Can anyone recommend anything with similar vibes?

Next step: patches once I decide on a theme