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Darksynth

Darksynth: 1 upcoming festival. Dates: July 2027. The most Darksynth: Amphi Festival 2027.

Darksynth is a synthwave subgenre characterized by heavier, darker, and more tragic atmospheres, employing rapid tempos, prominent heavy basslines, industrial rhythms, and vintage 1980s synthesizers. Its origins lie in a fusion of synthwave and metal, drawing significant inspiration from 1970s and 1980s horror and sci-fi film scores, particularly John Carpenter, alongside cyberpunk aesthetics. Iconic artists like Perturbator and Carpenter Brut exemplify its intense, dystopian soundscapes. This genre often evokes a sense of dread and high-octane action, reflecting its cinematic and metal influences.

The most Darksynth festivals

Ranked by the share of the lineup tagged Darksynth (at least 5 identified artists).

  1. Amphi Festival 2027

    Jul 24 – Jul 25, 2027

    Cologne, Germany 🇩🇪

    With HUIR

    1 / 36 Darksynth artistsout of a 37-artist lineup3% Darksynth

Upcoming Darksynth festivals

All Darksynth festivals, near you or worldwide

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