Tag: goth

Written by Chuck Serface

Two Histories of Goth

In 2023, two major histories of goth hit shelves.  Both contain considerations mainly about music, but they also include literature, art, and political history, since goth as we know it today feeds from many inspirations, finally becoming a fully realized movement and aesthetic celebrating macabre sensibilities.  One author co-founded a band that provided immense influence […]

Written by Chuck Serface

Gothic Charm School: An Essential Guide for Goths and Those Who Love Them by Jillian Venters

For decades, Jillian Venters, the Lady of the Manners, has been cultivating better deportment among goths, which is important because individuals should resist reacting to harsh societal judgments about this subculture with equal venom and thus inviting perhaps even worse abuse.  There are additional perks as well: There’s an added benefit to being a Goth […]