Teen Gothic

Thought I'd share some new bands I've been listening to, maybe not everyone has heard of them as yet?

Here's my current Top 5 what I've been listening to and reviewing for my uni magazine and blog (student writer here). All worth checking out as I'd say they're keeping goth going by doing it outside of the box and stepping away from the standard Siousxie, Cure and Sisters sound that other bands try to imitate.

01) First up is Vandal Moon. Queen of the Night I love their sleek sound and how synthy their tracks are, makes me wonder what the 80s was really like, but without it being too nostalgic. https://vandalmoon.bandcamp.com/album/queen-of-the-night

2) Next up is Panic Priest Self Control I think it's a cover version of an old song, but I really love it. Has a lot of drive and I think it takes the goth sound in a different kind of direction. https://panicpriestngp.bandcamp.com/track/self-control-single

3) Number 3 is Visual Symphonia Fire + Rain Love this album because every song is so different and not like anything else. Lots of electric guitars and synths but real drums and exotic instruments too. The lead singer sounds different on every song without relying on effects. And it's really dark and dancey. Phantasm is just phenomenal! https://visualsymphonia.bandcamp.com/album/fire-rain

4) X Ray Cat Trio Live at the Jenny Good dose of rockabilly from these Leeds rockers. Love how they're keeping this undead genre alive, fave track on there is In the Mausoleum. Well worth checking out. https://xraycattrio.bandcamp.com/album/live-at-the-jenny

5) Devil and the Universe Ides of March Last but not least, I love them because they kinda take the sound of Dead Can Dance and elevate it, but without the kind of distinctive vocals Lisa Gerrard has. It's dark, and maybe not for everyone, but fits my mood sometimes.

https://thedeviltheuniverse.bandcamp.com/album/the-ides-of-march-ukraine-fundraising-sampler

Hello!

I am an animator currently working on my senior project. I am looking for goth music to add to my film. I already have a song by Vision Video in there (used with permission, if you don't know them check em out) but I need two more.

If you are in a goth band or know someone who is please reach out! I'm looking for music that would be allowed for me to use for free (would have credits in the film) since it's a not-for-profit film. I'm completely cool with smaller bands as well 🙂

Thanks for reading!

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P.S.- If this type of post is not allowed I apologize and I understand if it's removed.