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Emerging in the early 2000s via labels like Ghost Box, hauntology is a genre centered on the aesthetic of cultural memory and the "lost futures" of mid-century modernism. Find upcoming Hauntology events in London below.
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Sound profile
An underground, melancholic sound.
energy
20
danceability
20
valence
20
grit
70
organicness
40
commerciality
10
tempo
30
vocality
30
About Hauntology
Emerging in the early 2000s via labels like Ghost Box, hauntology is a genre centered on the aesthetic of cultural memory and the "lost futures" of mid-century modernism. Its sonic palette relies heavily on analog synthesizers, tape loops, and sampled fragments from vintage public information films or library music, creating a distinctly eerie and nostalgic atmosphere. Rhythms are typically slow and unstable, often mimicking the mechanical imperfections of decaying magnetic tape to evoke a sense of the uncanny. While it shares conceptual space with vaporwave and ambient music, hauntology specifically explores the melancholy of the British post-war era and its lingering, ghostly influence on the present.
Also known as: hauntological music
Parent genre:Electronic
Hauntology events in London - FAQ
What is Hauntology music?+
Emerging in the early 2000s via labels like Ghost Box, hauntology is a genre centered on the aesthetic of cultural memory and the "lost futures" of mid-century modernism. Its sonic palette relies heavily on analog synthesizers, tape loops, and sampled fragments from vintage public information films or library music, creating a distinctly eerie and nostalgic atmosphere. Rhythms are typically slow and unstable, often mimicking the mechanical imperfections of decaying magnetic tape to evoke a sense…
What Hauntology events are in London?+
Mood tracks all upcoming Hauntology events in London - 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 Hauntology events or upcoming shows this week.
What are the characteristics of Hauntology music?+
Hauntology music scores high on grit (70%), organicness (40%), and lower on valence (20%), commerciality (10%). These qualities shape the typical Hauntology sound at live events and club nights.
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