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Darkwave Events in Los Angeles
Darkwave emerged in the late 1970s and early 1980s as a somber evolution of post-punk and new wave, blending introspective lyrics with electronic soundscapes. Find upcoming Darkwave events in Los Angeles below.
Upcoming Darkwave Events · Los Angeles
TUE 11 AUG
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FRI 14 AUG
SAT 15 AUG
Slumber Party Double Feature: X + Pearl
X
soundtrackelectronicexperimental
Hollywood Forever Cemetery
Steel Wool, Prefix, Band Aparte
Steel Wool, Band Aparte, Prefix
shoegazepost-punkdarkwave
Oblivion
The Hayds
.com, The Hayds, Foliage
dream popbedroom poplo-fi indie
Riverside Municipal Auditorium
She Wants Revenge
She Wants Revenge, French Police
darkwavepost punkcold wave
Yaamava' Resort & Casino
Ritual
SINCLAIR NOIRE, The Goth Party, Ritual, Before Dawn
deathrockdarkwavecold wave
The Redwood Bar & Grill
Bizarron + Goth Night
Bizarron, Dormence
post-punkdeathrockdarkwave
Spoons Grill & Bar
CLUB ASHES Special Edition: Sisters of Mercy vs Boy Harsher Night
DJ Sindrome, DJ Emmy 2.0
darkwavepost-punkgothic rock
Grand Star Jazz Club
Joy Division VS. New Order VS. The Smiths Tribute Danse
DJ perksandkisses
post-punkdarkwavenew wave
Sassafras Saloon
Enjoy the Silence: 80's Goth & Dark Wave Night
darkwavenew wavepost-punk
The Virgil
La Ciudad de la Furia: New Wave en Español Night
new wavedarkwavelatin rock
The Virgil
SUN 16 AUG
TUE 18 AUG
WED 19 AUG
FRI 21 AUG
Austin Carlile, Thuggernaut, No Future, No Kings, Peekay, Deadbeat Nightlife, Vvitch, Death is a Virtue
Deadbeat Nightlife, Austin Carlile, No Kings, No Future, Death is a Virtue, Thuggernaut, Peekay, Vvitch
darkwavepost-punkcold wave
Whisky a Go Go
Underground X Just Like Heaven Pre-Party
indiepost-punkbritpop
Grand Star Jazz Club
Sound profile
A melancholic, underground sound.
energy
50
danceability
55
valence
15
grit
40
organicness
30
commerciality
20
tempo
48
vocality
75
About Darkwave
Darkwave emerged in the late 1970s and early 1980s as a somber evolution of post-punk and new wave, blending introspective lyrics with electronic soundscapes. The genre is characterized by a heavy reliance on synthesizers and drum machines, often paired with moody basslines and reverb-drenched electric guitars that create a dense, atmospheric texture. Rhythms are typically steady and mid-tempo, supporting a melancholic or gothic mood that distinguishes it from more upbeat synth-pop. While it maintains a structural relationship to gothic rock, darkwave places greater emphasis on synthetic textures, serving as a bridge between underground industrial aesthetics and melodic electronic music.
Also known as: Dark wave, Dark-wave
Parent genre:Electronic
Darkwave events in Los Angeles - FAQ
- What is Darkwave music?
- Darkwave emerged in the late 1970s and early 1980s as a somber evolution of post-punk and new wave, blending introspective lyrics with electronic soundscapes. The genre is characterized by a heavy reliance on synthesizers and drum machines, often paired with moody basslines and reverb-drenched electric guitars that create a dense, atmospheric texture. Rhythms are typically steady and mid-tempo, supporting a melancholic or gothic mood that distinguishes it from more upbeat synth-pop. While it mai…
- What Darkwave events are in Los Angeles?
- Mood tracks all upcoming Darkwave events in Los Angeles - 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 Darkwave events or upcoming shows this week.
- What are the characteristics of Darkwave music?
- Darkwave music scores high on vocality (75%), danceability (55%), energy (50%), and lower on commerciality (20%), valence (15%). These qualities shape the typical Darkwave sound at live events and club nights.
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