Where to Start with gothic rock

musical subgenre of post-punk and alternative rock

343 artists

New to gothic rock? Read our getting-started guide

gothic rock Artists

About gothic rock

What is gothic rock?

musical subgenre of post-punk and alternative rock

Where should I start with gothic rock?

Start with "Skeleton Tree" by Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds. It captures what makes gothic rock worth exploring.

What are the best gothic rock albums?

The gothic rock albums worth hearing first: "Skeleton Tree" by Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds, "Soundtracks for the Blind" by Swans, "Three Imaginary Boys" by The Cure, "Mixes of a Lost World" by The Cure and "Songs of a Lost World" by The Cure.

How many gothic rock artists are there?

northsound.fm covers 343 gothic rock artists, each with a recommended starting album and listening path.