Teen Gothic

If anybody knows who the original photographer is please let me know!

I discovered the band through Vampire the Masquerade: Bloodlines that, after it assaulted every sense in my body with an overdose of 2000s that i didn't knew i so desperately needed to sate my nostalgia, introduced me to a plethora of incredible goth and non-goth artists and bands that i couldn't understand how i had never heard before given my interests in music were very closely aligned. I don't know if i qualify as goth but gothic imagery, films, literature, music, video & tabletop games and fashion captivate me to no end. Gothic influenced music in particular i was introduced to from a very young age thanks to my dad.

Among them was Darling Violetta and while their A Smaller God is pure eargasm, its Second Skin that left the deepest mark in me. Somber, sincere, intimate and full of adoration one can only dream of. Yet at the same time tragic, toxic, obsessive and desperate. Most people agree that it speaks of a ghoul (vampiric thrall) longing for her vampire master but in reality i think its simply about a relationship that has either fallen apart and at least one lover is still trying to dream about it OR its about a relationship fighting to become "too good to be true" but fails, yet it has some moments that reach very close to that goal, further fueling the unattainable dream. Depending on the mood i am happy to interpret it as either meaning or both. Still, to me it is an entrancing, romantic and dark. It preplexes me, it mesmerizes me. I want to share it with someone special. Its a piece of music that in these days fuels my inspiration to write and create and gives me comfort in my mandatory army service.

Some of the nicest guitar work I have heard in the genre.

I’m making a playlist since every time I dye my hair or paint furniture, I’m compelled to listen to Mephisto Walz’s version of Paint it Black, and Black no 1 (which I am very aware is not goth, don’t worry). Does anyone know of any other songs on the subject to round out this playlist? Thanks!!

Hey all. I’m looking for recommendations for songs specifically about “monsters”, which in the context in which I’m writing, is defined as a supernatural creature that exists between natural categories (i.e.,“interstitial”). Basically, vampires, werewolves, zombies, etc. Bonus points if there is a direct “story line” in the song.

I’m writing on the appeal of these kinds of monsters in context of horror films but I want to extend it to discuss it in music and my first thoughts came here. I will include other genres, but my heart lies here with the goths.

I’m going to New Orleans in May to see the cure, but i’ll be there for a week! I’m planning on going to the vampire cafe and boutique and the museum of death. Does anyone have any cool places to go take pictures or things to do?