Retro Dark Synthpop Music
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2DCAT is a dark synthpop duo from Washington, D.C., blending retro 80s synth melodies with the brooding tension of modern darkwave, minimal wave, and coldwave. Analog-driven, melancholic, and magnetic—their music is haunting yet danceable. Inspired by the underground electronic scenes of late ’70s and early ’80s Europe, 2DCAT bridges icy nostalgia and cinematic intensity.Their sound reflects a world in collapse—built on analog circuitry, commanding vocals, and stripped-down rhythm. 2DCAT crafts emotionally charged compositions that balance restraint and release—where melody cuts through static and repetition becomes ritual. The result is music that feels both mechanical and human—haunting, intimate, and deeply affecting.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 is a dark synthpop duo channeling the icy elegance of Ladytron, the brooding intensity of Minuit Machine, and the sharp-edged minimalism of Linea Aspera.Inspired by the analog-synth driven music of the late ‘70s and early ’80s, their sound blends the haunting nostalgia of vintage synthesizers and drum machines, capturing the gritty essence of a bygone electronic music era.Fronted by the commanding and charismatic HAEZL on vocals, and driven by Johan’s lush synth work, 2DCAT delivers a high-energy performance that captivates crowds and fills dancefloors.Hailing from Washington, D.C., 2DCAT has steadily built a national presence with recent live shows in cities including St. Louis, Baltimore, New York, New Jersey, and multiple hometown performances at DC.Their growing fanbase is reflected in the numbers: over 1.4 million listeners and 5 million plays on Spotify, with 25,500+ Spotify followers and strong engagement across YouTube, Instagram, and Facebook.With a sound that bridges the cinematic moodiness of retro synthpop with modern edge, 2DCAT is a natural fit for darkwave, synthwave, goth, and indie electronic bills alike. Promoters seeking an act that brings emotional depth, undeniable hooks, and dynamic on-stage presence need look no further.
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2DCAT: Dark Synthpop from Washington, DC.
