FIND YOUR SUBCULTURE
Here at Squadfinder, our main goal is to locate and connect people within the same subculture.
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These are just a few of the Subcultures we include in our app, and we aim to increase this to cater for as many different groups as possible, so don't be afraid to drop us a message if you can't find your subculture on the app!
GOTHS
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Originated from the 1980’s gothic rock (post-punk) music scene, but its members now heavily identify with dark fashion, décor, literature and horror films. Goth is generally used as an umbrella term for those who are darkly inclined, as it now has hundreds of subgenres (e.g. Victorian goth, nu-goth, trad-goth) and is very diverse across the world.
HIPPIES/HIPPY
Children of the earth, it's your time to shine! This started as a youth movement in the 1960’s, who rejected a lot of societies mainstream values. The scene gained vast popularity and changed a lot of people’s views, however now it is generally popular with those interested in bohemian type fashion.
GRUNGE
A subculture that emerged in the 1980’s from those who had an interest in a subgenre of alternative-rock.
HIPSTERS
GAMERS
Those with a passion for video games, often forming their own online communities.
Modern subculture composed mainly of youths who are broadly associated with indie music. It was rare that members identified themselves as this, and was often referred to by other people for those who stereotype them for being ‘overly-trendy’ and ‘liking things before it was popular’. Hipsters are most known for their non-mainstream fashion, vintage and thrift haul clothing, generally pacifist progressive and green political views, veganism, organic or artisanal diets, alternative lifestyle.
INDUSTRIALISTS/ RIVETHEADS
Industrialists/Rivetheads – associated with industrial or EBM music scene. Emerged in the 1980’s and is considered by some as a subgenre of goth (although the music is not the same). They are now identifiable from their style of dress, which is often taken influence from militaristic, punk, goth and fetish wear.
KAWAII/GYARU
Gyaru originated in the 1970’s from Japanese street fashion, based on maintaining a child-like or girly image. Similar to kawaii fashion which also came from the Japanese fashion which is seen as a ‘cute’. The culture often extends to other interests, such as Hello Kitty and anime.
OTHERKIN
A subculture who socially or spiritually identify as something partially or completely non-human. Largely identifying as mythical or fantasy creatures, e.g. angels, demons, elves, aliens and so on. Online communities often form their own individual kintypes, e.g. elvenkin.
OTAKU
Those with an obsessive interest in manga or anime.
STEAMPUNK
Often associated with goth, although has no real links to the goth subculture. Steampunk as a fashion movement, is when people dress in Victorian style clothing with how they believe Victorian people would have imagined the future to look. This tends to incorporate machinery and cogs into their outfits, creating fantasy style appearance. There are now also new bands who create steampunk music.
SCENE
This subculture began in the 2000s when some members of the chav subculture started experimenting with alternative fashion. Often it includes pop punk and skater style clothing with an emphasis on bright colours. Their hair is generally in side bangs and choppy style, also a common hairstyle amongst the emo community, making the two sometimes hard to differentiate.
VAMPIRE CULTURE
This alternative lifestyle largely stemmed from the goth subculture, but also incorporates some elements of sadomasochism. Self-professed vampires tend to take part in blood consumption. Vampire culture is considered by some as part of the otherkin community, but historically were two distinct movements on their own.
SKINHEAD
Originated in 1960’s from those with working-class pride and motivated by social alienation. Identifiable from having shaved heads, wearing Dr. Martens boots and braces. Tend to listen to punk rock music.
SKATERS
Those interested in skateboarding, but has also influenced fashion, music and the way of speaking.
PUNK
ROCKABILLY/PIN-UP/VINTAGE
A fashion scene focussed of glamour typically influenced from 1940/50s style. Rockabilly known for originating from rock and roll of the 1950s.
Originated in the 1970’s centred on aggressive rock music (punk rock). It also includes a diverse array of ideologies, fashion, art, dance, literature and film. Most identifiable as wearing leather jackets, offensive t-shirts, bright coloured hair and spiked mohawks, jewellery and body modification.
METALHEADS
For fans of heavy metal music, who are often identifiable by their dress sense, such as leather jackets, band t-shirts and long hair.
EMO
Those with a primary interest in genres of rock music that have an emphasis on emotional expression.
CYBER-GOTH
Used to be referred to as ‘gravers’, they are a mix of goth and raver. Unlike goths they primarily listen to electronic music.
COSPLAY
Costumed role-play often at venues, most popular character span from anime, cartoons, comic books, tv series, films and games. Cosplayers often interact to form their own subculture.
BIKERS
Those with a primary interest in motorcycles
