What is Goth? - History of goth & clearing misconceptions.
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<center>**First and foremost**, I want to make this clear: The Goth subculture at its very basic, is music based, just like *Metalheads* are a subculture based on *Meta*l music, *Punk*-rockers go with *Punk*, *Rappers rap* and so on. You get the point, In this article, I'm going to talk about the history of the subculture, it's music, and what is and what isn't goth. ___ So, what is a goth? What is goth music?  **Origins & genres.** --- In the late 70's and early 80's a New type of sound emerged from Punk music. This new sound is now known as Post-punk.  ###### Siouxsie and the Banshees, circa 1979. [ Source. ](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Siouxsie_and_the_banshees_79.jpg) ___ I like to come to this video from [Accumortis ](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwnh_1dX6sWBkO5ZQyYR0Xg) giving a brief explanation to the topic, talking about the origins of the genres of goth music: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tKDo_j0O-hA&t=615s  What is Goth? --- As taken from the [Cemetary Confessions ](http://www.thebelfry.rip/cemeteryconfessions/) podcast: </center> **1.**An appreciation of or affinity for goth music **2.** A social or philosophical departure from media culture's ideologies and norms **3.** Embracing darkness (manifest as the color black, aesthetic, an appreciation of the macabre, or through other creative and performative avenues) **4.** An active pursuit of incorporating these ideologies, material objects, and rituals into substantive, communal interaction. A more in-depth look into this, and with a bit of talk about what a sub-culture is can be seen here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N1niXgARskY  <center> # **Misconceptions** --- From stuff I've seen on the internet to stuff that I've been told, Its quite obvious that there are a lot of misconceptions referring to the goth culture, either from mislabeling of stuff or simply ignorance that comes from the fact that Goth is an underground and not well- known culture. **About mislabeling:** From Columbine to Marylin Manson(Industrial shock rock), a lot of stuff gets miscategorized as goth, this comes as result of either the media doing bad research or moms antagonizing a label, there is not much to be said here, Just because something looks "creepy" or "gloomy" it doesn't automatically turn it goth. Also, there is the misuse (?) of the -goth adjective, From stuff like Pastel-goth (a fashion trend derived from the Creepy Cute Japanese style), Health-goth (sporty black looks) and so on, Just because something is black, and "kinda creepy" for the outsider it doesn't mean it is goth either. The non-existent relationship with metalheads: This subject comes out as one of the Metal sub-genres is Gothic Metal, this genre is derived from Doom metal and takes the "Gothic" label in a way more related to the Gothic literature/art than its zero relation with Goth music. Goth does not equal Gothic.  # **Some Goth Music I Like:** To end this post and not making it too long, im going to post 2-3 songs I like depending on the genre, so here goes nothing!: ## **Post-Punk:** https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IMtx8mizzck https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bv9-aB0dZgc ___ ## **Goth Rock:** https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0HhWVMB_d-s https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=URYVeyDPhdM ___ ## **Deathrock** https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Q5zk4tQcKQ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sIwkoYuozV0 ___  If you are interested in more goth music, you can always check this playlist to see what is of your liking:  [(link to the actual playlist)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TF1CUnnTt4E&list=PLX0Iohep8oKFhyOSGNSyinNRzyWDdjM7i) We are also a big community online, you can always get into the Gothy Discord, a place to share music and discuss everything related to the Goth culture. So, feel free to pass by :).  https://discord.gg/6TvVxRw  </center>