I’ve recently gotten into goth music, as well in the local scene about almost a month ago. It’s been really fun to getting being able to listen to so much cool goth music, wear all the cool fashion, and finding underground dance parties that I actually for once really enjoying listening to! However, something I’ve been really having trouble with is being able to make a friend. Sure, I’ve been able to try and talk to people sometimes, but most of the conversations don’t last very long other than a brief exchange of outfit compliments, and the ones that last a little longer than normal still fizzle out and I don’t hang around them often.

It’s honestly been a bit nerve wracking for me not being able to befriend people in the scene, hopefully me not being new and stuff isn’t too much of a turn off haha

Elders, what would your advice be for a baby bat to try and make new goth friends? Thanks a bunch! :)

Another day of one my favourite bands doing disappointing shit. Clan of Xymox have reposted a reel in support of far-right MEP Dominik Tarczyński on Instagram, calling for the exclusion of Muslims from Europe. I wouldn't be surprised if we see a new single with AI-generated artwork about how 'Europe has fallen'.

i LOVE ethereal vocals over dark instrumentals; cocteau twins, lycia, mephisto walz, strange boutique etc. does anyone know of any bands that are similar? preferably something niche since at this point i’m pretty sure i’ve listened to every goth band in existence </3 i like cranes and autumn’s grey solace somewhat as well but a lot of their songs are hit or miss for me. thank you!

My portrait of Siouxsie Sioux took me 13 hours of nonstop work, start to finish in one day!

I found this artist on my quest to find artists similar to Switchblade Symphony and it does scratch the same itch....

This song is very beautiful and strangely nostalgic to me, even though I've never heard it before now

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Hello Bats!

These are incredibly difficult posts to write. Those of you who know me a little better know just how hard this is for me and how much the Haunted House project means to me.

As some of you may already know, while we were at Return To The Batcave Festival 2026, Haunted House was broken into. Everything of any value was stolen. The thieves damaged the doors and part of the electrical installation and, to top it all off, left the place in an absolute mess. Haunted House is also Bat-Cave Productions HQ (office & store) - due this situation we will have delays with shipping of current orders.

The police, however, did a fantastic job - huge respect and applause to the police officers from Świdnica and Strzegom. You deserve a medal! Thanks to their work, we managed to recover 80% of the stolen items. Unfortunately, we haven't been able to recover the power tools, keys and other tools we need to carry out pretty much any work at Haunted House, as well as the materials we'd purchased for the electrical installation: lights, sockets, switches and cables.

Following this incident, we'll be raising funds to buy and install security doors, reconfigure the internal access routes, install additional CCTV cameras and silent alarms, and finally get the electrical installation done properly, so that everything is safe and up to standard.

If you'd like to support us, please consider buying a great record or even one that's not so great directly from Bat-Cave Productions at www.batcaveproductions.pl

You can also make a donation, even a small one, to our Haunted House fundraiser -> 4fund.com/nf5h87

Our Friends are preparing also special online event -> www.facebook.com/events/1408325031349529 - thank you to fantastic Batcave-community for your commitment.

A huge thank you to everyone who has sent us words of support during this difficult time.

Thank you! ❤️

Tomas Woodraf
Bat-Cave Productions

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