OK, so I’ve never worn mascara, dressed up like a vampire, or felt particularly rejected by mainstream society. But you must admit, the Goth scene did produce some pretty killer music. This week I stumbled upon Abney Park, a Goth/electronic/trance band that dresses up in Victorian garb and pretends to be the crew of a steampunk airship, and it turns out they rock, in a pass-me-the-absinthe sort of way. I defy you to loop “Stigmata Martyr” (even the song names are Gothier-than-thou!) for a half-hour and not be lulled into a sublimely melancholy fugue state. That’s what I’ve been doing all afternoon, at least.

They’ve got numerous tracks for free download at their website. Go forth and Goth!