Gothic country | |
---|---|
Other names |
|
Stylistic origins | |
Cultural origins | Late 1990s – early 2000s, Denver, Colorado |
Typical instruments | |
Local scenes | |
| |
Other topics | |
Gothic country (sometimes referred to as gothic Americana, Southern Gothic, the Denver sound, or dark country) is a genre of country music rooted in early jazz, gospel, Americana, gothic rock, and post-punk.[1] Its lyrics focus on dark subject matters.[2] The genre has a regional scene in Denver.[1][2]