Dark Wave

Dark Wave emerged in the late 1970s as a gothic offshoot, where musicians decided that joy was overrated and embraced the darker side of life, often with a penchant for synthesizers and brooding aesthetics. Typically characterised by atmospheric soundscapes and poignant lyrics that could make even a gloomy day seem cheery by comparison, it's the soundtrack for moody introspection and late-night contemplating the meaning of existence. You might say it’s like a melancholic hug from a synth-wielding phantom, perfect for those moments when you really need to wallow in your own thoughts whilst nodding along to the gloom.