Teen Gothic

So I’ve been listening to some goth music and seeing how people dance to it and it seems like a lot of fun. While I’m not goth (I dress fairly basic) I’m very into 90s alt, hardcore, and nu-metal. When I’m dancing at a party to pop or rap I feel very trapped and insecure but goth dancing seems very free flowing and fun. I also want to meet new people and stuff. Should I go and how should I dress with the limited stuff I have?

It seems like Goth has become this cryptic over-mythologised monolith of a thing which none of us can emulate. All these users scrambling here with their lists and their questions about subgenres and fear of being seen as poseurs…

We need to ban these posts and ask the mods to make a pinned post saying "your goth is valid" or some crap because it's pitiful seeing people worry about whether they can consider themselves goth. Bro, if you're here, you're goth! Do what you like. But most of all, DON'T limit yourself.

It's concerning to see the term distorted by the internet (mainly tiktok) into something that makes me even question how well I belong here. Can we nip this in the bud and return to our batcaves, please?

Longtime lurker. Worried about the subculture becoming bigger than itself and putting off daunted newcomers!

Anyway, stream Five Ten Fiftyfold.

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Doors open at 2:00 PM, so come by early to see what local vendors have in shop. Later in the day we have performances by Evilization, Duderella and Casa De Brujas who will be showing off their new music video for their song "Queen of the Dead". This is a 21+ event, sorry kiddos.

Completely forgot to take a full body pic unfortunately </3

Hey everyone! I'm really new to goth music, but from what I've heard so far I really like it. I've learned that a big part of being goth is actually supporting bands, not just liking the music.

My problem is that I suffer from severe anxiety that makes getting out of the house pretty rough sometimes, and the nearest nightclub to me is like a minimum of 45 minutes away. Are there other ways I can support bands, and am I allowed to call myself goth if I'm not active in clubs?

I consider going alone to club. Does anyone had that experience, is it worth it? I am a woman (and I know about dangers) but it's very close (20min walk) to bus station and club is in city center. I need people who experienced that to help me decide. Thanks for help ^{^}

Ive just been a listener and have never went to shows. Finally going to one and insecure that i dont know how to dance lmao. From what ive seen most of it seems like a kind of swaying dance and lots of use of the arms. I dont wanna look like an idiot and be banished lol