Explore the avant-garde with our “Bauhaus” poster, fusing modernist flair with the boldness of communist propaganda.
Bauhaus was a pioneering band in the post-punk and gothic rock scenes of the late 1970s and early 1980s. One of their most iconic songs is “Bela Lugosi’s Dead.” The song is often associated with the gothic subculture and is inspired by the actor Bela Lugosi, famous for his portrayal of Count Dracula in the 1931 film adaptation. The lyrics evoke a haunting atmosphere, with references to darkness, isolation, and death. While the song’s meaning is somewhat ambiguous, it is commonly interpreted as a meditation on mortality and the allure of the macabre. Its atmospheric sound and eerie vocals contribute to its status as a classic of gothic rock.