Alternative, heavy on the post-punk. I thought the shift in music that started late 70's was the greatest thing that ever happened in music. (Punk/post-punk/alternative etc, but *especially* post-punk). I think the luckiest thing in my life is that my "prime" (if you will, you know what I mean), coincided with this shift. I have been described by others as goth (I *do* wear a LOT of black... ), but I feel that is a bit restrictive to my style both musically and fashion-wise. I do not strictly follow any herd, and love to defy stereotypes.

I am 56 (though perceived as younger) and still very much have my own style, fair to be described as above. I am perfectly fine with my, um, unique style. It's who I am.

I often wonder, when people think it's weird to be... let's call it alternative -- when someone's older -- I would ask, "at what age to plan to stop being yourself?"

Maybe if someone only joined a subculture when a kid/young adult to fit it, it wasn't really them. But if it truly connects to their soul, why would that change?

(Sorry, but I have to disagree with you, MuseumGhost, in saying, "When you're born with artistic talent, your subculture is pre-determined for you." I don't think anything's pre-determined. And yes, I'm a creative. For starters, the closest thing to my subculture didn't even exist when I was born. Also, true creatives don't tend to be in boxes. Outside the box most likely.)