Tags: Genre, Music Genre, Topical Concept.
The Goth subculture is a contemporary subculture found in many countries. It began in England during the early 1980s in the Gothic rock scene an offshoot of the post-punk genre. The Goth subculture has survived much longer than others of the same era and has continued to diversify. Its imagery and cultural proclivities indicate influences from the 19th century Gothic literature along with horror films.The Goth subculture has associated tastes in music aesthetics and fashion.