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10 bands who led the very grisly idea of goth-punk across history
“Goth-punk,” eh? Not as far-fetched as you might believe. Goth was essentially an offshoot of punk, especially its darker early bands—the Damned or Siouxsie And The Banshees, anyone? But basically, anyone playing chainsaw punk rooted in the artsier end of glam a la Bowie and Roxy Music, a fondness for Hammer horror films, macabre literature […]
10 movies every Tim Burton fan should watch immediately
With a style blending the Gothicism of Universal monster movies, the aesthetics of a mid-century Halloween party and the banality of middle-class suburban life, Tim Burton’s films always defy convention. If you’re one of Burton’s fans, you’ve no doubt exhausted the director’s library of darkly whimsical gems with repeat viewings. So, while you’re waiting for […]
Here’s your ultimate goth guide to survive the summer inside
Summer is that special time of year where days are longer, the sun is brighter and the sound of ice cream trucks can be heard cruising through every suburban neighborhood along with the giggling of children as their feet pitter-patter on the sun-kissed pavement, racing to get their favorite treats. Lightning bugs illuminate the hot […]
15 Black-owned beauty brands with cool alternative products
Several brands such as Lush UK and Dolls Kill are being boycotted, meaning many individuals in support of Black Lives Matter are looking for new businesses to patronize. We already discovered some Black-owned gothic and kawaii fashion brands, so we found beauty brands that support the lifestyle as well. Many makeup users and beauty gurus […]
Alesana celebrate 10 years of 'The Emptiness' on anniversary tour
Post-hardcore unit Alesana announced a 10-city tour to celebrate the 10th anniversary of their respected release The Emptiness. The tour commences April 24 in North Carolina before ending May 3 in Austin, Texas. Guitarist Shawn Milke says “We are very excited to announce that we will be hitting the road this spring to play The […]
Emo band or Edgar Allan Poe: Can you figure out who wrote it?
From doodling lyrics across your Chucks to posting your favorites lines as your status, some of our favorite and most memorable lyrics have come from emo bands. We’ve dedicated many of these lines to memory, singing them again and again throughout the years. But how well does your knowledge of emo tracks hold up against […]
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