batcave
what it is
The Batcave was a nightclub in London, England at Meard Street, Soho. It is considered to be the birthplace of the English goth subculture. As one of the most famous meeting points for early goths, it lent its name to the term Batcaver, used to describe fans of the original gothic rock music.
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What is batcave?
The Batcave was a nightclub in London, England at Meard Street, Soho. It is considered to be the birthplace of the English goth subculture. As one of the most famous meeting points for early goths, it lent its name to the term Batcaver, used to describe fans of the original gothic rock music.
What are good batcave albums to start with?
Try Who's Been Sleeping In My Brain by Alien Sex Fiend, Go Away White by Bauhaus, Wake The Dead by Specimen, and Smoke My Brain by The Cemetary Girlz.
Who are some women making batcave?
musicisforgirls.com/genres/batcave/girls lists women, non-binary artists, and bands with women making batcave, from mainstream to underground.
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