Punk’s Dark Turn: How Gothic Rock Began

This episode explores how early post‑punk groups transformed punk’s fast aggression into atmospheric darkness that became gothic rock. We trace the sonic shifts in Siouxsie and the Banshees, Bauhaus, and The Cure; examine their studio practices, lyrical themes, and aesthetic choices; and discuss how these bands shaped a new genre while retaining punk’s DIY spirit.

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