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Gothic Rock Concerts & Live Shows in Los Angeles
Gothic rock emerged in the United Kingdom during the late 1970s as an atmospheric offshoot of post-punk, characterized by its dark, melancholic themes and somber aesthetic. Find upcoming Gothic Rock concerts in Los Angeles below.
Upcoming Gothic Rock Events · Los Angeles
SAT 15 AUG
She Wants Revenge
She Wants Revenge, French Police
darkwavepost punkcold wave
Yaamava' Resort & Casino
Ritual
SINCLAIR NOIRE, The Goth Party, Ritual, Before Dawn
deathrockdarkwavecold wave
The Redwood Bar & Grill
CLUB ASHES Special Edition: Sisters of Mercy vs Boy Harsher Night
DJ Sindrome, DJ Emmy 2.0
darkwavepost-punkgothic rock
Grand Star Jazz Club
THU 27 AUG
SAT 29 AUG
Rozz Williams: Romeo's Distress Documentary Screening + Live performance
Christian Death, Rozz Williams
deathrockgothic rockpost-punk
The Fox Theater Pomona
Anja Huwe / Xmal Deutschland
Xmal Deutschland, Anja Huwe, DJ Eser, DJ FN1
cold wavepost punkdarkwave
The Paramount
Celestica: Goth x Witch House
Kota Kira, Amor de Paris, MC Lala
witch housecold wavedarkwave
Catch One
THU 10 SEP
FRI 11 SEP
SAT 19 SEP
THU 1 OCT
SAT 3 OCT
SUN 4 OCT
FRI 23 OCT
SAT 24 OCT
SUN 25 OCT
SUN 1 NOV
TUE 3 NOV
FRI 6 NOV
THU 12 NOV
FRI 13 NOV
Sound profile
A melancholic, vocal-driven sound.
energy
60
danceability
50
valence
20
grit
50
organicness
70
commerciality
30
tempo
50
vocality
70
About Gothic Rock
Gothic rock emerged in the United Kingdom during the late 1970s as an atmospheric offshoot of post-punk, characterized by its dark, melancholic themes and somber aesthetic. The instrumentation typically features driving, melodic basslines, flanging or chorus-heavy guitars, and prominent synthesizers, often accompanied by deep baritone vocals and steady 4/4 percussion. Its rhythmic structure maintains a hypnotic, mid-tempo pace that bridges the gap between the raw energy of punk and the expansive textures of darkwave. While semantically rooted in the broader rock tradition, the genre distinguishes itself through a focus on romanticism and existentialism, profoundly influencing later movements such as industrial music and gothic metal while maintaining its distinctively brooding sonic identity.
Also known as: Goth rock
Parent genre:Rock
Gothic Rock events in Los Angeles - FAQ
- What is Gothic Rock music?
- Gothic rock emerged in the United Kingdom during the late 1970s as an atmospheric offshoot of post-punk, characterized by its dark, melancholic themes and somber aesthetic. The instrumentation typically features driving, melodic basslines, flanging or chorus-heavy guitars, and prominent synthesizers, often accompanied by deep baritone vocals and steady 4/4 percussion. Its rhythmic structure maintains a hypnotic, mid-tempo pace that bridges the gap between the raw energy of punk and the expansive…
- What Gothic Rock events are in Los Angeles?
- Mood tracks all upcoming Gothic Rock events in Los Angeles - concerts, club nights, and live shows. The calendar is updated daily with new events across all major venues. Browse the listings above to find tonight's Gothic Rock events or upcoming shows this week.
- What are the characteristics of Gothic Rock music?
- Gothic Rock music scores high on organicness (70%), vocality (70%), energy (60%), and lower on commerciality (30%), valence (20%). These qualities shape the typical Gothic Rock sound at live events and club nights.
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