This Friday's Playlist "Waves of Darkness: Darkwave’s Evolution" takes you on a journey through the atmospheric and haunting world of darkwave music. Emerging in the late 1970s and early 1980s, darkwave is a subgenre of post-punk and gothic rock, blending moody, atmospheric soundscapes with synthesizers and ethereal vocals. The genre draws from the brooding tones of bands like Bauhaus and Siouxsie and the Banshees, mixing it with the emerging use of electronic elements, as seen in acts like Depeche Mode and Cabaret Voltaire. Throughout the years, darkwave has evolved, incorporating elements of synth-pop, industrial, and coldwave. This playlist traces its evolution—from the classic gothic roots in tracks like Bauhaus’s Bela Lugosi's Dead, to the synth-driven melancholy of Cold Cave, to modern acts like Lebanon Hanover and She Past Away, who continue to push the boundaries of darkwave with fresh, electronic textures. Waves of Darkness offers a window into how darkwave has grown, shaping the sound of modern gothic music while retaining its signature somber, evocative atmosphere.
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This 2002 concert film is an absolute treat for fans of The Cure: their legendary albums Pornography, Disintegration and Bloodflowers are performed in their entirety and in sequence. Post-punk, gothic pop, psychedelia... The rich tapestry of sounds and styles woven by the band will mesmerize and hypnotize you. The apocalyptic version of "100 years" alone is worth the price of this excellent concert film.
