Sure. Though like Cats or Rent if you like. It doesn’t have to fit an aesthetic. There are popular aesthetics in the scenes. But remember the aesthetic doesn’t define the scene. We absolutely adore gothic and horror aesthetic. But about the least punk/goth thing you can do is tell someone that liking X means they can’t be punk/goth.

You like Joni Mitchel? Fawkin rawk right? You wanna pogo or slam dance in a black toga? Sure why not. You love goth, and Korn, Slipknot, and My Chemical Romance are your favorite “goth” bands? I’ma stop you right there and say. Here try all these other groups more goth associated. You might like them too. I ain’t gonna gate keep or discourage someone that’s open and interested in learning. Even if I don’t care for those bands or think they fit. Cyber goth, pastel goth, glitter goth, Summer goth, baby bat…whatever Let your freak flag fly. It’s about self expression and rebellion. Even if it’s against a suffocating aesthetic regime in your local scene. =P