Mexico City, one of the spookiest places in the world. A place with a thriving Goth scene filled with so many great bands, DJs, clubs, boutiques and vibes. When we got there, much of decor from Day of the Dead still added to the overall ambience of the experience. We were met with lots of beautiful overcast and rainy days while adventuring through castles, Gothic cathedrals and ancient Aztec ruins. The positive relationship this culture has with death and its imagery can be traced back to our ancestors and the indigenous influence which permeates into the music and the art. This can be seen in the art of some of the most influential Mexican expressionist artists… like Frida Kahlo, Orozco, Goeritz and Siquieros whom incorporate death imagery into their art very vividly.
When it comes to the music some of the most influential Mexican rock artists like Caifanes started off drawing lots of influence from British post-punk and goth rock, or more contemporary darkwave acts like CALAVERX. This acceptance of the dark and macabre makes it a perfect center of gothic subculture where the clubs, often packed by early morning, are filled with Mexican bats dancing away into the night with the undead. There are boutiques with beautiful handmade clothing and jewelry to live your vampire aesthetic to its fullest.
Whether it’s taking a dive into the underworld by going into the caves of Teotihuacán filled with offerings to Aztec gods, or having casual meetups with local spooks in darks cafes like Bizarro and Salem Witches… you can truly see why this is a place where the scene thrives as one of the most immersive and inclusive in the world.
Sometimes it’s overwhelming the amount of alternative culture acceptance and events happening in one day that you can’t choose from what to do! Mexico City is a beautiful gothic city… with a culture that truly finds the light within the darkness. 🖤🦇🇲🇽
Music by
French Police - Club De Vampiros
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CALAVERX - Tenochtitlán
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