Similar artists: Lebanon Hanover, Boy Harsher, Kite, Ductape, NNHMN, Linea Aspera, Rue Oberkampf, SYZYGYX, Minuit Machine, Kontravoid, Echoberyl, Zanias, Potochkine, SDH, Riki, Vioflesh, Korine. Genres: dark synthpop, darkwave, coldwave, minimal wave, EBM, post-punk, dark electro, Schwarze Szene.
Electronic Press Kit
2DCAT is a dark synthpop project from Washington, D.C. They work with vintage analog synthesizers and drum machines and draw from early darkwave and coldwave styles shaped by late 70s and early 80s electronic music. The result moves between brooding atmospheres and emotional vocal performances.
A homemade electrical animal with wires for veins and bad intentions in its little metal heart. Post-Punk.com
Based in Washington, D.C., 2DCAT's high-energy live sets have played sold-out club nights and festival stages across the United States and Europe, drawing a strong following across darkwave, synthpop, and gothic audiences.
Analogue synthesisers and atmospheric soundscapes with darkwave, coldwave, and that special 80s underground feeling. Reflections of Darkness
For fans of Lebanon Hanover, Linea Aspera, and Kite.
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Recent & Notable 2DCAT Shows
| Venue | City | Date | Cap. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Darkflower | Leipzig, DE | Jul 31, 2026 | 150 |
| Theater Drehleier | Munich, DE | Jul 30, 2026 | 150 |
| Echoes of Rebellion Festival | Cologne, DE | Jul 24, 2026 | 450 |
| Simple Underground | Washington, DC | Jul 10, 2026 | 100 |
| O'Shaughnessy's | Alexandria, VA | Oct 18, 2025 | 150 |
| Cult Classic Brewing | Kent Island, MD | Jul 24, 2025 | 185 |
| Penn Social | Washington, DC | Jul 19, 2025 | 500 |
| The Renegade | Arlington, VA | Jul 17, 2025 | 300 |
| QXT's | Newark, NJ | Jun 21, 2025 | 300 |
| Remedy | Pittsburgh, PA | Jun 19, 2025 | 80 |
| Metro Baltimore | Baltimore, MD | Sep 21, 2024 | 250 |
| The Passenger | Washington, DC | Aug 2, 2024 | 100 |
| Pie Shop | Washington, DC | Apr 23, 2024 | 150 |
| The Crack Fox | St. Louis, MO | Apr 18, 2024 | 200 |
| The Runaway | Washington, DC | Jan 13, 2024 | 150 |
Press & Features
| Publication | Type |
|---|---|
| Post-Punk.com | Feature / Video Premiere |
| Side-Line Magazine | News |
| Virtual DVD Magazine (DE) | Live Review |
| Female Voices (DE) | Interview |
| Reflections of Darkness | Live Review |
| Female Voices (DE) | Live Show Review |
| Monkeypress (DE) | Live Concert Photos |
| Side-Line Magazine (The Freya Files) | Compilation |
| Nocturnazine (Issue 13) | Album Review |
| Post-Punk.com | Feature / Video Premiere |
| Schwarz on Tour (DE) | Interview |
| Post-Punk.com | Feature |
| Regen Magazine | Feature |
| The State of Synth | Podcast Interview |
| Eclectic Arts Media | Video Interview |
| Beyond Synth | Podcast Interview |
| Parklife DC | Feature |
| Dread Music Review | Feature |
Sync & Licensing
| Title | Type |
|---|---|
| Sequence Storm | Video Game |
| I Like Me | Feature Film |