Teen Gothic

I apologize if this is a stupid question! I don’t intend to diss on any bands like The Cure, Bauhaus, Siouxsie, etc. I am actually quite interested in those bands but I get a little bit intimidated by more well known stuff because I am afraid of seeming like a poser and not knowing where to start… I’ve really been into bands like Tristania, Within Temptation, Mortal Love, The Sins of Thy Beloved etc just because I really love the sound especially really symphonic stuff and im more interested in trying a bolder goth style as I’ve kind of been in the alternative scene for years now but have been too scared to place myself in any particular subculture. I know goth subculture is music based but I wasn’t aware if you had to listen to specific bands or if the bands I like count or anything…I also think I might be stressing too much because I know a big part of it is just not conforming to the norm? I dunno. Help is appreciated!

here’s my lovey dovey Valentine’s Day playlist Any songs you want to add? Comment them 🙂

I'm talking new, old or both. I'll start with what may be a controversial one, but I don't like Joy Division. I appreciate their influence on the scene, but their music isn't anything to write home about and it's just boring. If I never heard them again, it'd be too soon.

Also, we as a society need to move past the Unknown Pleasures cover. We're better than that.

I smile at every one of the "Please recommend bands" threads because I know someone is gonna mention either a band I haven't discovered yet or remind me of a gem I haven't spun in years. A few I've had to save so I don't forget to revisit, because they have too many recommendations for me to check them all out right now (damn this career….). After DJing since the mid-90s, there's still new bands to discover and it's like an endless gift. Especially with this time of year being so hard for so many, it's heartwarming to see the mutual respect and support here.

I realized that I had started listening to the whole goth scene for nearly 2 years now without actually knowing about it being goth. But for those that did. When did you start? And how did you know you were real into it. My bad for the dumb questions!

Wishing everyone a happy World goth day!!!!!!

I listen to not much of a lot of music as I have a bad time with words and spelling, but I'd like to know what everyone likes 🙂

I am generally punk by style and taste but I wear a ton of black and listen to some goth music and my friends started telling me that's too goth and that punks and goths don't mix. I don't really care what they think but is this actually a thing

body electric!