What Ever Happened to Goth?

The Goth subculture, with its dark aesthetic and rich tapestry of music, fashion, and attitude, has dominated the alternative scene for generations. From its roots in the post-punk era to its heyday in the '80s and '90s, Goth has always been more than just a style-it's a way of life. But where is Goth now? Join us as we dive into the mysterious and mesmerizing world of Goth, tracing its origins, cultural impact, and the evolution that has kept this subculture alive.
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[@transagentcooper8041]

Goth def has not gone anywhere, the music, style, and subculture are alive and well

[@exitsexamined]

I totally agree, I think I make a similar point in the video! Like any subculture it's just changed over time, which is natural!

[@transagentcooper8041]

@@exitsexamined oh absolutely. I apologize if I accidentally implied you meant otherwise. You did a great job covering the subject btw

[@exitsexamined]

No worries! Just wanted to say I agree! Thanks so much for the kind words, it was a tough topic to cover, a lot of history to pack in!

[@MiserableMidnight]

I wouldn't call this a great video, but it contained mostly accurate information, so I'd say it's good. Particularly the line you drew between tribe -> architecture -> literature -> subculture was quite accurate. I don't believe gatekeeping is as much of an issue as it's commonly made out to be… how does one gatekeep on the internet? Simply ignore what the cretins say and listen to the music you want, and do your research-it's all right there in front of you.

[@nicholasbarton3184]

Awesome video! Good job at compiling decades of history into a cohesive narrative. 3D printing goth outfits is such a cool idea!

[@coolnegative]

Goth is no more and no less than one's own acceptance and embracing of the darkness within one's own self. One of my personal favorite bands is still Saviour Machine.......yes, inspired by David Bowie.

[@victoriasalter1701]

My definition of goth: a post punk, music-borne subculture that focuses heavily on the colour black, pale makeup, black clothing, heavy black boots, chains, piercings, tattoos, etc (although one does not need to have or wear these all the time, or even at all, to be goth) and on the dark and macabre, such as death and death-related imagery and activities, horror movies and programmes, vampires, Halloween, graveyards, the movies of Tim Burton, spookiness in general, the Addams family, the deceased, ghosts, skeletons and skulls, as well as other supernaturals and even animals like bats, wolves, spiders, ravens, crows, etc.

[@marmoth9786]

sometimes i get pseudo-nostalgia for when subcultures were more divided, just to get that in-crowd feeling and the power to shape history together with your friends. nowadays self-expression feels much more fluid, and it's harder to find a crowd to really belong to. but maybe having multiple dynamic interests being able to bond with different groups isn't that bad.

[@Dayshan]

Had a friend in high school(2008) who constantly had to tell people she was Goth, not emo 😅 This was also the same time another mate got immersed into cyber, sometimes rockin pvc dreads

[@exitsexamined]

The amount of articles I found while researching this video that were titled "goth is NOT emo" is staggering lol - you should have tried on the pvc dreads too, you might still be rockin them haha

[@sprnkles]

we’re still here…

[@exitsexamined]

I totally agree, I think I make a similar point in the video! Like any subculture it's just changed over time, which is natural!

[@daphne8406]

As a teen in the 90’s there were always «goth-kids» at school and movies like «the craft» were definately worshipped 😅 I had many goth friends but since I always prefer many colours the look was never for me, though I liked the music. For me goth opened the door later to Harajuku fashion and Lolita from Japan. Nowadays I barely see any goth groups of teens on the street 🤔 I feel like in general teens all look alike fashionwise nowadays with very few unique looks 🤷‍♀️ I like how goth is quite diverse, age and looks. You can looks as simple or as elaburate as you want which appeals to many different people.

[@LouciferFlump]

Nothing happened to Goth. I am here, I’m the ultimate ElderGoth. Now if you’d made a video entitled “What happened to the Dodo?” I’d let you off…🙄

[@exitsexamined]

I totally agree, I think I make a similar point in the video! Like any subculture it's just changed over time, which is natural!

[@m3lancholicrav3nn]

Hello to my fellow goths 🖤

[@euner_xcx]

I'd usually say that I wished Margaret Thatcher and Helmut Kohl would've never existed, but they were part of setting a milestone in establishing this cultural enrichment.

[@middleofnowhere1313]

Culture has to be flexible to survive, man. It's not confusing to me. I've been a goth since... um.... well. I'm old. I do have to say it's a little frustrating when people label random things as goth that totally aren't. You don't have to live All Things Goth All The Time to qualify. I listen to trance also, fite me lol.

[@lordkelvin666]

Punk, Metalhead & Old School Goth, & Proud of it. Goth is still with us. Enough said.

[@demonheart13]

May i reccomend, what ever happened to Big Wolf on Campus or the short lived in america at least House of Anubis (i think there was also another highschool based mystery with the main cast each having a super power and they lived at school in a dome or something. I cant remeber it as well as House of Anubis. But it gave Strange Days at Black Holsey High vibes.

[@NathanSarmiento-vq2zg]

Good content and thumbnail!

[@alexshulz4073]

Ладно,все таки придётся доучивать английский...

[@exitsexamined]

Oh, thank you, it's a good reminder I should add subtitles

[@TheBlackLotus]

Im in my 30s and active in the scene (check out my channel 🦇) and all I can say from traveling around to different scenes within the US and outside is that goth is more alive than ever! The clubs are always packed, there are countless new bands and concerts on the weekly, and so many functions that cater to the subculture. My favorite place to experience the scene is Mexico City which already has a vibrant alternative culture, but their goth scene is unlike anywhere I’ve ever seen! Their clubs like El Real Under are the closest I’ve seen to being in an actual Batcave style club and the bands that come from that city are making some of the most refreshing music in the post-punk, industrial, darkwave and deathrock sub genres of the movement. Stay spooky my darklings 🖤 great video!!

[@exitsexamined]

Oh wow, I love your channel! Goth travel channel is amazing. I subbed! You've put going to a goth club in Mexico on my bucket list, thank you haha

[@R3TR0J4N]

i see the vibe thrive w/ Dark Synths music genre and its contemporaries

[@coolnegative]

All your videos are ALWAYS on point! Continued success and growth my friend.

[@exitsexamined]

I really appreciate that! Sorry I just saw this, so cool people out there enjoy it!

[@gothichomemaker9511]

Great video! I will say that the club nights seem to be picking back up post covid. Lots of younger people are going too. Its just harder to find now because so many of our clubs have closed.

[@exitsexamined]

Thanks so much! I wonder if it's a regional thing! Where are you based / noticing an uptick? I'd love to go to more goth nights haha

[@Mrsmeigor]

Thank you for the great video. It was really interesting to see how the culture changed throughout the times

[@exitsexamined]

Glad you enjoyed it! It is interesting what's changed and what's stayed the same. Have you ever been to any goth clubs?

[@someguy861]

How does someone make a video essay about goth culture without mentioning Marilyn Manson? Whether people love him or hate him, he brought goths popularity to new heights.

[@exitsexamined]

Fair point! I thought about mentioning him but the consensus seems to be that he's not goth in most reddit threads I researched on it: www.reddit.com/r/marilyn_manson/comments/d7mf9n/marilyn_manson_goth_or_industrial/ I generally try to keep the narratives focused and with something as huge as goth there's only so many people / bands I can realistically mention as much as I'd love to!

[@LouciferFlump]

I find it a bit annoying that the pop trendy view is that Mazza isn’t Goth! Dear me. How *would* they describe him then…? A flower fairy perhaps? A Chav? A Punk? A Hippy? No? Why not? Coz he’s obviously a *GOTH* !!! 🙄🤣👍🏻

[@ProfSir1]

Goth didn’t die, it was murdered!

[@exitsexamined]

God I hope this comment becomes the top on this video lol

[@LouciferFlump]

You cannot murder the undead, Sir. Old Goths never die, we just fade to grey.,.