Retro Dark Synthpop Music

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2DCAT is a dark synthpop duo from Washington, D.C., blending analog-driven synthpop with the brooding tension of modern darkwave and coldwave. Melancholic, magnetic, and cinematic, their music is haunting yet danceable. Inspired by the underground electronic movements of late ’70s and early ’80s Europe, 2DCAT creates emotionally charged synth music built for both solitude and the dancefloor.Their sound reflects a world in collapse, built on analog circuitry, commanding vocals, and stripped-down rhythm. 2DCAT creates songs that balance precision with vulnerability, where melody cuts through static and repetition becomes ritual. The result is music that feels both mechanical and human: haunting, intimate, and impossible to ignore.Johan: 🎹 Synthesizers, drumkits, arrangements. Johan has been a part of numerous electro-industrial bands over the last 20 years and has played extensively across Asia and Europe.HAEZL: 🎤 Vocals, theremin, lyrics, arrangements. HAEZL has worked as a backup singer in videos and live performances for The Beach Boys, Patti LaBelle, Cynthia Erivo, Renée Fleming, The Filharmonic, and more. She has been featured on numerous television shows, including shows for VH1, TLC, and The Today Show.2DCAT also features Ulf on guitar.2DCAT proudly uses the following synths and drumkits: Chroma Polaris, Octave-Plateau Voyetra Eight, Roland Juno-106, Korg MiniKorg-700, Roland SH-2, Korg Polysix, LinnDrum Linn 9000, SCI DrumTraks, Yamaha RX5, Vermona MARS, SCI Pro-One, Roland JP-8080, Roland MKS-50 w/ Retroaktiv MPG-50, Roland MKS-70 w/ Retroaktiv MPG-70, Oberheim Matrix-6, Sequential Prophet Rev2, Access Virus TI, Yamaha AN1x, Nord Lead 2X, Waldorf Microwave II, Waldorf Micro-Q, Roland JV-1080, Yamaha DX200.2DCAT uses the following, self-built synthesizers and drumkits: Litterbox 1.3, 2dPawlaris, Pawlivoks16, LynxDrum.

2DCAT

2DCAT is a dark synthpop duo from Washington, D.C., crafting analog-driven electronic music rooted in darkwave and coldwave. With expressive vocals and brooding synth textures, their sound blends emotional intensity with a stark, cinematic atmosphere.Inspired by the underground synth movements of the late ’70s and early ’80s, 2DCAT draws on that era’s sense of futurism and emotional detachment. Their music echoes the past while leaning toward an imagined future, nostalgic yet always unsettled, as if caught five minutes ahead of the present.Fronted by the commanding and charismatic HAEZL and driven by Johan’s lush synth work, 2DCAT delivers high-energy performances that captivate crowds and fill dancefloors. The duo has built a growing national presence with shows in New York, Baltimore, St. Louis, New Jersey, and multiple sold-out hometown performances in D.C.Their reach is reflected in the numbers: over 1.4 million listeners and 3.5 million plays on Spotify, with 25,500+ Spotify followers and strong engagement across YouTube, Instagram, and Facebook.With a sound that blends cinematic moodiness with modern edge, 2DCAT is a natural fit for darkwave, goth, and underground electronic lineups. Promoters looking for an act that brings emotional depth, undeniable hooks, and a commanding stage presence need look no further.

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