gothic

10 rising goth bands who will send you back to the ’80s darkwave era

If recent trends are any indication, there’s a bit of an ’80s revival going on in the music scene. With a number of artists adopting elements of synth-pop and returning to the roots of early alternative rock, nostalgia abounds… And with it comes a sea of gothic, darkwave undercurrents. Truth be told, goth rock hasn’t exactly gone anywhere. […]

QUIZ: Which type of goth are you really the most like?

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 […]

10 music videos that are totally goth (with the sound off)

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, […]

10 goth songs that prove it doesn’t mean one thing

Today (May 22) is World Goth Day, a celebration of all things dark, mysterious and culturally vibrant. The genre has evolved enough that to use the g-word casually feels like shorthand for tidy pigeonholes and stereotypes. To some people, goth means reading Wuthering Heights by candlelight. Others think Tim Burton created the word.  The truth […]

10 scary songs that will chill you to your core—and then some

Some people think you can convey more tension with a whisper than a scream. But sometimes a bestial roar at top volume can stop a heart cold in midbeat. Our list of 10 scary songs that will chill you to your core isn’t particularly subtle. But we’re sure subtlety was the last thing on your […]

Wet N Wild launches every goth's dream makeup collection

Goths everywhere, rejoice! Wet N Wild have launched an incredible new makeup collection that is not only insanely affordable and cruelty-free, but a limited edition must-have for every avid makeup collector. Check out the new Rebel Rose collection below! Read more: Warped Tour answers questions regarding 25th anniversary shows While the collection includes those black and […]

14 goth nail trends spooky enough for fall

With the rise of Instagram, we’ve come across some insanely talented artists who have pushed the boundaries of nail art into the stratosphere. From intricate acrylic shapes to 3D designs, these nails trends are perfect for fall and easily prove that French tips are so 10 years ago. Whether you want spooky and fun or […]