Title: Emo vs Goth - Difference and Comparison | Diffen
Headings: Emo vs. Goth
Emo vs. Goth
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Content: The Goth musical genre evolved into a broader cultural movement in the early 1980s, with Goth clubs, fashion and publications. Both the emo and Goth movements relate art to being through personal expression methods. They differ mostly in the sense of expression of music and emotions. Though they both belong to the same genre of music but their expressions and cultural inclinations set them apart. Their thinking and influences on music also differ. Comparison chart
Emo versus Goth comparison chart

Emo
Goth
Definition
A style of music which was originally a subgenre of punk rock and post-hardcore with emotionally charged lyrics. Originally short for emotional hardcore, it was remade in the 1990s with a more indie/pop punk style. Early 80’s to present post-punk rock movement focus on dark themes & non-conformism through music, performance, etc. Stands for
Emotional hardcore (origin)
Gothic Rock
Prominent in
Mostly USA and more prominent in states of Washington DC, NJ, Midwest, Long Island and the West Coast
Worldwide
Related to
Punk rock, indie rock
Post-Industrial Rock
Music
Emo, indie rock, post-hardcore, hardcore punk, punk rock, alternative, pop punk
Punk rock, post punk, glam rock, metal, rock, etc
Emotional perspective
Hate the human race but love nature
Hate the world as a whole
Typical Intsrument
all
Guitar, bass, drums
Style
Skinny Jeans (Black) Band Shirts Vans or converse
Punk rock, post punk, glam rock etc
History
The first waves of Emo started in 1985 when veterans of the music scene in Washington decided to break away a form a new genre of music. Goth finds its origins in the 1970’s from English Punk rock.