How Punk Gave Birth to Gothic Rock

From the raw, angular riffs of early British punk to the brooding, atmospheric textures that defined 1980s goth, this episode traces how bands like Siouxsie and the Banshees, Bauhaus, The Damned, and The Cure turned punk energy into a darker, more theatrical musical movement. We look at the scenes, labels, venues, and DIY infrastructure that enabled this shift and explore its lasting impact on both punk and gothic culture.

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