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Cold Wave in Barcelona this week (29 Sep-4 Oct): Sisters of Mercy at Sala Paral·lel 62 (Tue). Updated daily.
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Cold Wave Events This Week · Barcelona
Sound profile
A melancholic, underground sound.
energy
50
danceability
60
valence
20
grit
50
organicness
30
commerciality
20
tempo
50
vocality
60
About Cold Wave
Cold wave emerged in the late 1970s across France and Belgium as a minimalist, electronic offshoot of post-punk that prioritized atmosphere over traditional song structures. Characterized by icy analog synthesizers, repetitive drum machine patterns, and detached vocal delivery, the genre creates a stark, melancholic mood reflecting urban alienation. The instrumentation typically involves low-frequency bass lines and sparse, processed guitars, often operating within moderate tempos between 100 and 120 beats per minute. Semantically situated between post-punk and the broader dark wave movement, cold wave provided a foundational bridge to industrial music and modern synth-pop by emphasizing a raw, mechanical aesthetic that remains influential in underground electronics.
Also known as: Coldwave
Cold Wave events in Barcelona this week - FAQ
What Cold Wave events are in Barcelona this week?+
Mood lists one cold wave event in Barcelona this week (29 Sep-4 Oct): Sisters of Mercy at Sala Paral·lel 62 (Tue). The listing shows the venue, lineup and a direct ticket link; the calendar is updated daily.
Where can I find Cold Wave in Barcelona this week?+
Cold wave emerged in the late 1970s across France and Belgium as a minimalist, electronic offshoot of post-punk that prioritized atmosphere over traditional song structures. Find every Cold Wave venue and event in Barcelona this week above - with lineups, door times, and tickets.
What is Cold Wave music?+
Cold wave emerged in the late 1970s across France and Belgium as a minimalist, electronic offshoot of post-punk that prioritized atmosphere over traditional song structures. Characterized by icy analog synthesizers, repetitive drum machine patterns, and detached vocal delivery, the genre creates a stark, melancholic mood reflecting urban alienation. The instrumentation typically involves low-frequency bass lines and sparse, processed guitars, often operating within moderate tempos between 100 an…
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