The Origins of Goth Music: The First Goth Bands & the Emergence of a Subculture

Goth music, with its dark, atmospheric soundscapes and introspective lyrics, has captivated listeners for decades. Emerging from the post-punk movement of the late 1970s and early 1980s, goth music became the soundtrack for a subculture that embraced the macabre, the mysterious, and the melancholic. This article will explore the first goth bands that paved the …