#harsh symmetry

[dallasbeltways]

[justaweebitferal]

I’m currently in Seattle, WA. On my way here, I listened to this song ON REPEAT for HOURS cuz it was one of the few songs I have downloaded. When I listen to this song, it makes me sad. I know why but I won’t express that here.

[acid-onthefloor]

look who released a new singleeeee

[thrashunderpressure]

Harsh Symmetry - Mirror Twin

[bloodlessbodyy]

Contemporary Goth Band Favorites 🦇

in no particular order

Male Tears

synth pop, dark electro, dark wave, ebm

super catchy tunes with a classic gothic pop sound!!

recommended songs: belladonna, adult film, hit me, cry… forever

Panic Priest

post-punk, synth pop

super sing-along-able jams, moody gothic vocals and sassy melodies

recommended songs: she’s my guy, in all severity, self control, sanctified, the entirety of their album psychogoria is excellent

Deceits

brand new post punk trio, danceable and up-tempo with emotional lyrics

if you love The Cure, you will adore these guys

they only have four songs out right now - but they are all awesome!

i love: en soledad, failures

Vision Video

if you’re in the goth community online, especially tik tok, you have definitely heard of vision video. i cannot recommend them enough.

Dusty (Goth Dad) has an incredible soaring voice, thought provoking lyrics, super sing-along-able

recommended songs: in my side, cruelty commodity, promises

Harsh Symmetry

harsh symmetry’s debut album Display Model was released earlier this year, every song is incredible

dark wave with lots of reverb and bass synth

recommend songs: like an opiate, pugilist, severance

Death of Lovers

post punk with ghostly vocals, synths, guitar, and the occasional saxophone, backed up by that classic goth repetitive drum beat

i love their album The Acrobat - specifically perfect history and the title track

Lebanon Hanover

if you don’t listen to lebanon hanover yet, you’re missing out.

depressing and moody dark wave perfect for crying and dancing simultaneously - emotional lyrics and absolutely gorgeous vocals

recommend: album - let them be alien, songs - sadness is rebellion, i’m a reject, northern lights

Ritual Veil

if you liked male tears you’ll love this

heavy synth usage and upbeat tempo, perfect for dancing at the club - or alone in your room of course

recommended songs: favorite toy, surface, gray filter

Boy Harsher

yet again, if you’re not listening you’re missing out on some great darkwave ebm synth pop tunes.

heavy synth usage, eerie vocals, danceable

recommend songs: LA, face the fire, yr body is nothing

The Palest Grey

the palest grey’s debut album Always Haunted is a callback to the original, traditional gothic sound.

if you like christian death, this is for you.

genuinely spooky music, with eerie and mournful vocals

i love: in this room, suicide, uhh the whole album

Thanks for taking the time to read of all this. These are 10 of my favorite contemporary goth bands at the moment, and i hope you found something you like to add to your arsenal!! if you have recommendations for me or want to talk about goth subculture send me an ask or leave a comment :)

stay spooky

[funeraldasrosas]

Harsh Symmetry

[versinalia]

"Your Eyes" by Californian artist Julian Sharwarko, under his project Harsh Symmetry, off his 2022 album Display Model

Bandcamp

[thelonelyghostnihilism]

[kckatie]

Tonight's earworm: Harsh Symmetry - Mirror Twin

New darkwave

[justaweebitferal]

I keep saying song of the day when it’s more like HERES AN EARWORM! Enjoy this one: Mirror Twin by Harsh Symmetry. If you like Twin Tribes , you’ll like this.

[acid-onthefloor]

the love of my life has done it again

[alternative-forever]

Substance 2023 - Day 2

The second day of LA-based independent music fest Substance was packed - with sizzling synthesizers, dark danceable beats, and LOTS of goths. Perhaps too many, for the size of the Globe Theater venue. The night sold out and with good reason - electronic powerhouse acts TR/ST, Void Vision, Buzz Kull, Male Tears, and more made for a stacked lineup. While it wasn’t possible to see every artist due to simultaneous set times, there were no bad decisions. Whichever stage one chose to attend was bound to deliver a tasty morsel of the currently thriving darkwave scene.