Teen Gothic

Hi there, extremely new to goth music and was wondering about the difference between darkwave and goth rock. I was googling around to try and find the right term(s) for the genre(s) I most enjoy, and found that there was a lot of overlap between listed bands and artists. Some that were mentioned under both include Christian Death, Bauhaus, The Sisters of Mercy, and Dead Can Dance. This is made even more complicated for me as Apple Music labels pretty much everything as alternative, rock, or goth rock almost interchangeably. I would just like to know if there is any meaningful difference between these terms? Thanks <3

Edit: I should also mention that Google's definitions seem a little strange, as I see bands such as Evanescence and Nine Inch Nails listed under goth rock even though I'm pretty sure they're not goth at all

I hope this post is allowed (I read the rules/FAQ again to make sure). If not… Oops!

Finally, an ALL AGES goth rock event in Denver, CO! WitchHands (who have opened for bands like Nox Novacula and She Past Away) and Circumversor (members of WitchHands) will be filming for music videos at this show. Fun bands making great music. Roxy on Broadway, 9PM. $ 12.

There's also a really cool alternative market happening from 12-5pm that day just down Broadway at Grandma's House. They'll be selling goth magazines, jewelry, art, clothing, etc. It's called Gram Reaper and is hosted by Horrid Spirits (the flyer with more info is on their Instagram).

Been going down a pipeline for this year pretty much. Started with doom metal and slowly I have been going more for that gothic vibe slowly but surely. Been listening to blauhaus and siouxie and the banshees and some cold wave as well. Keep going down further and further down the rabbit hole because of how much I love a band from the 90s that has a gothic sound to them. Which has led me into some gothic rock and cold wave wildly enough. Any any other bands and artists that you recommend that in that same vein and vibe of music. I do like some experimental stuff as well so hit me up with some obscure music as well. .

To distinguish from what may be "neoclassical darkwave", I'm thinking of a sound that's more like goth rock (with rock music elements) but with classical components (such as piano and strings), rather than being more ethereal/ambient and not much rock.

Are there any songs of this description/combination? Does this have a specific name as its own genre, or is it just a variation of "goth rock" (so it would still be primarily labelled as that)?

(r/deathrock won't let me post there because I'm not "active enough" on that sub)

Is there any "newer" deathrock bands that aren't just copying Bauhaus, Christian Death, or 45 Grave? Anyone with a unique sound that fits in this genre? Or even just more "rock" based goth music that is bass/guitar driven with more grit.Modern goth music thats unique and new has seemed to take a very electronic approach but I'm not seeing any Death Rock that's doing somthing new.

I feel im just finding bands that are super derivative. Is that just because the genre itself it too gatekeepy? Or is it just not popular enough? Maybe I'm just missing the really awesome bands? Maybe I'm just too head-up ass about what's "good"? Idk! You tell me.