dark wave
music genre
156 artists in the catalog.
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Deine Lakaien
Shortparis
art punk, avant-garde music
L'Âme Immortelle
Sopor Aeternus & the Ensemble of Shadows
Neue Deutsche Todeskunst, gothic rock
Technology
alternative dance, dance-rock
Bella Morte
punk rock
London After Midnight
gothic rock
Lacrimosa
gothic metal, gothic rock
Project Pitchfork
electro-industrial, electronic rock
Faith and the Muse
folk rock, gothic rock
Piano Magic
indie rock, indietronica
Diorama
synth-pop
Bi-2
alternative rock, art rock
Kirlian Camera
synth-pop
Terminal Choice
electro-industrial, electronic body music
She Past Away
gothic rock, post-punk
About dark wave
What is dark wave?
music genre
Where should I start with dark wave?
Start with "Playing the Angel" by Depeche Mode. It captures what makes dark wave worth exploring.
What are the best dark wave albums?
The dark wave albums worth hearing first: "Playing the Angel" by Depeche Mode, "Sounds of the Universe" by Depeche Mode, "Exciter" by Depeche Mode, "Remixes 2: 81–11" by Depeche Mode and "Violator" by Depeche Mode.
How many dark wave artists are there?
northsound.fm covers 156 dark wave artists, each with a recommended starting album and listening path.