Being goth is often defined by a combination of appearance (as it pertains to fashion), particular musical interests, an appreciation and romantic view of the dark, morbid, and creepy, a counter-culture belief system, an… See more

As we mentioned earlier, goth started to emerge in the 70s and 80s shortly after rock, punk, and metal had become more established. On the flip side, the term “emo” would remain largely unknown for at least a couple of d… See more

Being emo is often defined by a combination of appearance (as it pertains to fashion), certain musical interests, a particular “angsty” and emotional disposition, a counter-culture belief system, and a genu… See more

The most important and major differences between goth and emo primarily come down to fashion, music, and differing views of what it means to be alternative and counter-culture. To any outsider, one might look at som… See more