goth

Those who are entrenched in the alternative scene know that it’s way more than just music—it’s a lifestyle.  While it may have started with alternative music, it’s turned into a complete aesthetic and persona, creating lifelong scene kids everywhere.  Read more: 10 extreme fashion trends musicians have actually pulled off Aesthetics is a significant part. […]

With February marking Black History Month, it’s vital to celebrate Black-owned small businesses and the incredible gothic, occult and creepy clothes and accessories available that outfit the scene perfectly. Additionally, it’s important to always support Black artists, musicians, beauty product makers and clothing designers because Black lives matter today and every day. Though a new […]

We may be a good decade out from the height of the scene heyday, but that doesn’t mean our favorite artists are anywhere past their prime. In fact, a good number of them have been extending their talents by forming new bands and side projects. Unless they’re getting broad recognition like Simple Creatures, however, these […]

Raven, The Acid Bath Princess Of The Darkness has reemerged, and that means it’s high time to spotlight goth culture. Though our favorite mall goth turned out to be a (genius) troll, she did teach us one thing: Gatekeeping is laughable. As subcultures tend to do, Gothicism has evolved dynamically over the years. Today, there’s a […]

We are all a little emo in high school. Really, how could you not be? Being a teenager is a turbulent time at best, marked by a slew of new experiences and emotional challenges. And if you hit that point during the 2000s, the alternative music trends of the time likely didn’t help. Of course, […]

Vocalist, actor, writer and Cincinnati native Andy Biersack goes by many names. He appeared as Andy Six when first fronting Black Veil Brides and releases solo music as Andy Black.  No matter where or who he’s performing with, he puts on a phenomenal show with deep messages and smooth vocals. Undoubtedly, we are stoked to […]

It’s finally Halloween season, and you already know we’re being as extra as possible. From decorating every inch of our house to only wearing black, we’re celebrating big this year and letting our freak flags fly by showing off our Halloween pride at all times. That means our outfits, from head to toe, are on brand, […]

From the underground in the ’80s to fashion runways in the 2000s to malls in 2010s to TikTok in 2020, goth aesthetic has been expanding and changing with the times. Due to its versatility and room for creative expression, the dark look and gloomy vibe have been a long-standing influence in many visual art forms, […]

R-Battz is finally here. We’ve waited a long time to visualize Robert Pattinson’s interpretation of the Dark Knight, and the first official trailer for next year’s The Batman gave us more emo vibes than we could handle. This is the first incarnation of the caped crusader to show the black eyeliner every Batman wears beneath […]

The dreary days of autumn are finally upon us. The perfect time of year to lie in a great big pile of orange leaves and listen to Bleed American. Ideal for falling hopelessly in love with someone you know you’ll never get the nerve to talk to.  While the world may be sipping on cider, […]

Snapchat filters have come a long way from when they first came out, now giving users the ability to conjure up their own from the depths of their imagination.  The user-created option has expanded the filters library in ways you couldn’t imagine, and people have come up with some creative ideas, including some made for […]

Even as the world has started to reopen after the coronavirus pandemic put things on pause, people are still wearing masks when out and about to keep themselves and others safe from the virus.  Masks are an easy way to show your cautiousness, and with so many designs to choose from, you can have masks […]

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 […]

People are calling for boycotts against fashion store Dolls Kill after the company’s owner made an Instagram post allegedly in support of police officers. This isn’t the first time they’ve had claims of racism against them though as the company has had several instances of displaying unapologetic cultural appropriation. Read More: Cole Sprouse is using his arrest […]

Industrial glam-metal prince Davey Suicide gets ready to beat our synapses into submission with the video for “Rock Ain’t Dead,” the title track from his next record, slated for release Jan. 24, 2020. A cross between George Lucas’ 1971 sci-fi thriller THX 1138 and a titillating vampire movie (with a slight tribute to Aphex Twin’s […]

Waterparks frontman Awsten Knight is the unofficial king of Twitter. He’s known for caps lock-ridden tweeting ridiculous things about Victoria Justice, K-pop and more.  We’ve uncovered 10 of the most hilarious tweets from Knight from over the years that still make us laugh to this day. While it was hard to narrow it down, these […]

The Best Goth Clothing Brands and Emo Shops Out There It can be hard to find a store that lives up to your dark and spooky personality. To remedy this, we’ve rounded up the best emo and goth boutiques from online to brick-and-mortar stores. Ranging from apparel, jewelry, footwear, home goods and even food, you […]