Horror synth is a niche electronic genre that evolved from the iconic 1970s and 1980s slasher and sci-fi film soundtracks pioneered by composers like John Carpenter and the band Goblin. Find upcoming Horror Synth events in Austin below.
Upcoming Horror Synth Events · Austin
Sound profile
Horror synth is a niche electronic genre that evolved from the iconic 1970s and 1980s slasher and sci-fi film soundtracks pioneered by composers like John Carpenter and the band Goblin. Characterized by a heavy reliance on vintage analog synthesizers, pulsing arpeggiators, and eerie, atmospheric pads, the music evokes a sense of dread and cinematic suspense. The tempo typically ranges from slow, tension-building crawls to aggressive mid-tempo driving rhythms, often utilizing 4/4 drum machine patterns. While semantically linked to the broader synthwave movement, particularly darksynth, horror synth maintains a singular focus on recreating the macabre aesthetics and sonic textures of vintage cult horror cinema.
Also known as: Horrorwave, Slasherwave
Horror synth is a niche electronic genre that evolved from the iconic 1970s and 1980s slasher and sci-fi film soundtracks pioneered by composers like John Carpenter and the band Goblin. Characterized by a heavy reliance on vintage analog synthesizers, pulsing arpeggiators, and eerie, atmospheric pads, the music evokes a sense of dread and cinematic suspense. The tempo typically ranges from slow, tension-building crawls to aggressive mid-tempo driving rhythms, often utilizing 4/4 drum machine pat…
Mood tracks all upcoming Horror Synth events in Austin - concerts, club nights, and live shows. The calendar is updated daily with new events across all major venues. Browse the listings above to find tonight's Horror Synth events or upcoming shows this week.
Horror Synth music scores high on energy (65%), grit (50%), and lower on organicness (5%), vocality (5%). These qualities shape the typical Horror Synth sound at live events and club nights.
