Teen Gothic

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?

I really like how Sean Brennan sings. It’s androgynous.

I don’t know much about singing but I think I’m like a baritone or something but I can’t really get my voice that low or that high.

Edit: also sorry if this is a stupid question but I’m stupid and therefore must act such

I'm learning Italian, so it would be nice to do so with music I like. Preferably with music whose lyrics are available on the Internet.

I know and love the work of Italian groups like The Frozen Autumn and Kirlian Camera, but I don't think they have any songs in Italian.

The only group I've found so far that meets this criterion is the deathrock group Le Vene di Lucretia, which I love, but I can't find their lyrics transcribed anywhere.

EDIT: And when I say goth-adjacent, I mean that in the broadest sense, up to and including bouncy futurepop, although something more identifiably gothic in aesthetic would be nice too.

I'm learning German and it's… Not easy lol

I really like Lebanon Hanover so anything you guys can recommend in that style is very welcome, but I'm accepting any recommendation.

Thanks 😙😙♥️♥️

I know She Past Away sing in Turkish and XIII Stoleti sing in Czech, what other bands do you know?