goth rock
what it is
Gothic rock (sometimes called goth rock) is a genre of rock music that originated during the late 1970s. Originally bands from the genre had strong ties to the English punk rock and emerging post-punk styles. The genre itself was defined as a separate movement from punk rock during the early 1980s.
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What is goth rock?
Gothic rock (sometimes called goth rock) is a genre of rock music that originated during the late 1970s. Originally bands from the genre had strong ties to the English punk rock and emerging post-punk styles. The genre itself was defined as a separate movement from punk rock during the early 1980s.
What are good goth rock albums to start with?
Try First and Last and Always by The Sisters of Mercy, FEATHER and FATE by Mors Syphilitica, Gala by Euroshima, and Silver Bleeds the Black Sun... by AFI.
Who are some women making goth rock?
musicisforgirls.com/genres/goth-rock/girls lists women, non-binary artists, and bands with women making goth rock, from mainstream to underground.
genre notes from last.fm listeners · artists and albums from last.fm, updated 2026-10-20