The month of May is associated with flowers blooming as Spring truly arrives, but one day of the month is a celebration of a decidedly different kind. May 22 is now recognized as World Goth Day after two BBC DJs — appropriately named Martin OldGoth and Cruel Britannia — started the tradition in 2009. Like many popular subcultures, Goth was born out of music; the first mention of “Gothic Rock” was when music critic John Stickney used the term to describe the music made by The Doors and soon, other bands would embrace the label. In the 1980s and ’90s, Goth music was at its peak with bands like Joy Division, the Cure, and Bauhaus coming into prominence. Like many great subcultures, Goth fans had a look; those who were part of the scene were easily identifiable with their black clothing, Victorian-era influence, lace, and fishnets.
Goth remains a loved subculture in the present day — the act of labeling different aesthetics is arguably similar to the coining of subcultures like Grunge and riotgrrrl in the ’90s, and there’s nothing the youth of today loves more than celebrating these subcultures. Whether you grew up as an initial adopter of the Goth scene or you just want to learn more, World Goth Day is a perfect excuse to don your darkest clothes, listen to some Joy Division, and watch these 7 movies and TV shows that represent the Goth vibe.
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