| Genre | |
| Origin | |
| Emergence | Late 1970s United Kingdom |
| Subgenre of | |
| Influence on | Music • style • literature • film |
| Notable acts | The Cure • Sisters of Mercy • Bauhaus |
| Influenced by | Punk • glam • dark theatrics |
| Characterized by | Drama • darkness • atmospheric music |
| International subculture | Devoted global following |
