Dark Wave or darkwave is a music genre that began in the late 1970s, coinciding with the popularity of New Wave and post-punk. Building on those basic principles, dark wave added dark, introspective lyrics and an undertone of sorrow for some bands. In the 1980s, a subculture developed alongside dark wave music, whose members were called "wavers" or "dark wavers". The British post-punk groups that inspired Gothic rock provided initial impetus for the movement. As a result, dark wave is linked to the Goth subculture.
Slow, dark, moody track with foreboding ambiance created by punchy, muted guitars/bass, subtle pounding drums and choppy cellos. Textures created by guitar feedback add dark ambiance and extra fear. Instrumental, Gothic, Dark Wave
Dark and dreary expression of fear and jealousy of losing someone. Creepy, Angst ridden Vocal and instrumental vibe. Sounds like Cooper Temple Clause, Tool, Nine Inch Nails, The Beatles, Frank Zappa. Male Vocals, Indie Rock, Grunge
Shimmering keyboards, piercing synthetics, and emotive melodies characterize 'Spirals'; highly influenced by synthpop and modern electronica, yet with a touch of both futuristic experimentation and 80s darkwave aesthetics included as well. Perfect for high-tech marketing environments. Instrumental, Gothic, Dark Wave
Dark and haunting rock track with solo strings. Distorted guitars and tom hits sound like something from Velvet Underground. This piece sounds like a heroin junkie going through withdrawals. Instrumental, Gothic, Dark Wave
A somewhat dark indie rock song about addiction and hard times ala NIN, MC5, Nirvana, Rage Against The Machine. Simple percussion, stripped down grunge guitars, introspective lyrics with fiery male vocals. Great for heavy dramatic scenes involving drug use/alcoholism etc. Instrumental available. Male Vocals, Gothic, Dark Wave
Cool as a cucumber 80s influenced synth pop. Featuring a dark swaggering bass line and driving drums, Sunset Strip is a tribute to 80s darkwave with a modern twist. Perfect for tech/automotive, sports, games, etc, Instrumental, Gothic, Dark Wave
Ringing bell-like guitar layered over thumping tom-toms and pulsing bass line. Contemplative lyrics about loss and sadness alternate with plaintive e-bow lines. Would work for “in memoriam” scenes and dramatic scenes of loss and despair. Male Vocals, Gothic, Dark Wave
Bending guitars, angular bass, and distorted diving synths over a rock beat conjure an aggressive dark atmosphere. At home on The Crow soundtrack, the Highlander, or sinister goth and industrial settings. Male Vocals, Gothic, Dark Wave
A haunting song let by a pleading male vocal singing about being trapped surrounded by ethereal strings, a bluesy piano & bass, with a melancholy melodic saxophone accentuating the story until the drums come in at the climax before the song fades, Male Vocals, Gothic, Dark Wave
Roaring, fuzz guitar, with ominous, almost spoken vocals at the start. Cymbals add rolling waves of sound. Gloriously gothic, the ghosts in the lyrics may be real or symbolic – could work for horror or dramatic scenes. Male Vocals, Gothic, Cold Wave
A groovy dark instrumental surf rock song with moody and flowing interchanging electric guitar melodies in the verses, and powerful rhythms in the chorus sections. Lots of that surf reverb and vibe. Great for a dark spaghetti western, dark comedy, futuristic road trip or an apocalypse setting. Instrumental, Gothic, Dark Wave
Dark and emotional, but playful rock track with heavy keyboard,synth playing over electric guitar, bass, and drums Sounds like Train. Instrumental, Gothic, Dark Wave
A thrusting throbbing Lesbianic fantasy of pure love, unfettered by the distilling of fear and ignorance into hate. An authentic demonstration of swallowing a perfect storm and coming out standing on the other side. It's a miracle of survival and it restores my faith in humanity. Female Vocals, Gothic, Dark Wave
A stunning remix by the seriously gifted DJ Z80 that accentuates the purity of this unadulterated and shameless story of materialism and lack of remorse in all of its egotistical splendor. A confessional masterpiece, Female Vocals, Gothic, Dark WaveCaution: Explicit Lyrics
Symphonic Brass Ecstasy on the sour side-updating House of Rising Sun from female perspective-significant plot changes. Protagonist’s life fails when lover leaves- walls of house drip daily with her painful existence…and yet it makes you want to dance and rejoice! Female Vocals, Gothic, Dark Wave
Trainwreck is an avalanche of controlled chaos, a cacophony of atom splitting held within the tightly clenched fist of the sound gods, a powerful blending of Evanescence, Garbage & NIN reaching deep within the very soul of mortality, grasping at the very essence of what it means to be human, Female Vocals, Gothic, Dark WaveCaution: Mature Lyrics
Clocks is a haunting number that transverses from the ethereal to in your face rock. It juxtaposes people against time and no matter how you try you can't elude it just as death. The clock is menacing and uncaring. This track would be great for building an unavoidable conclusion in film or TV. Female Vocals, Gothic, Dark Wave
This describes that uncomfortable feeling when you look back at a certain moment in time when you behaved irresponsibly with someone that you truly care about, and there's really no way to make it better. Regretful and spooky building indie rock with female vocals. Strong moody reflective atmosphere, Female Vocals, Pop, Synthpop
This song is a driving dream-inspired about an invasion or impending war and trying to escape, heading to the airport with your family/loved ones wondering what's going to happen next - and it's all, like the driving spooky music says - surreal. Female vocal indie rock rhythmic powerful sensual, Female Vocals, Gothic, Dark Wave
A dark and hypnotic lofi rock instrumental that features driving bass and drums, tremolo guitar riffs and echoing lead guitar melodies. Menacing / Tense / Atmospheric. Instrumental, Rock, Surf Acid Rock
The Midnight Hour has all the Dark Wave Pop vibes that gives you all the feels. It belongs in an epic scene in a movie where the hero in the film is fighting against the evils in the world. This song makes you feel you can achieve anything and brings the era's of the 80's, 90's all the way up to now, Instrumental, Gothic, Dark Wave
An edgy and energetic rock track that oozes confidence and swagger. A solid and gritty bass line is at the heart of this track that is full of passion and confidence, reminiscent of Nirvana and grunge music. Instrumental, Indie Rock, Indie Rock
A dark and suspenseful track that is both cinematic and epic in equal measure. This track would suit film noir, cinema, police,drama, sports, action. The track features gritty and memorable guitars and drums that pulse, hypnotise and resonate the whole way through. Instrumental, Indie Rock, Indie Rock
Pleading cry to stand up and be a man. Big synth underbelly allows a strong vocal and guitar sit on top. Suit that needed moment of encouragement. Sounds likes The National. Male Vocals, Gothic, Dark Wave
A pulsing, percolating synth and drum driven throwback piece to 80s dark thrillers and sci-fi. A chugging guitar enters in the bridge. Good background for tense moments of action for all your nostalgia, parody or retro-future moments. Instrumental, Gothic, Dark Wave
A Rhythmic Synth Wave track with an anthem Hook exploring the dichotomy of two strong emotions, hope and fear. Penetrating Vocals sing poetic lyrics personifying both sides woven into a Cold Electro tapestry of Analog Synths over a Drum machine. Perfect for setting dark Melancholic moods of Struggle, Male Vocals, Gothic, Dark Wave
Soulful dark vocal piece in the style of Robert Plant and others.. Authentic guitar stylings and live instruments.... Great for in store play.. Male Vocals, Gothic, Dark Wave
A brooding piece with a haunting feel and an air of tragedy perfect for dark fantasy, horror or epic romantic drama in the style of Sleepy Hollow, Dracula, Van Helsing Twilight Zone Outer Limits Alien Mysterious Ominous Isolation Alone Fear Hitchcock CSI, Female Vocals, Gothic, Dark Wave
Synth Pop with an underground dark feeling and dreamy melody __ Alternative Arrogant Attitude Audacious Brave Cautious Challenge Confrontational Crime Crossover Cyberpunk Danger Disillusioned ElectroRock Energy Futuristic Gritty Harsh Infectious Intrigue Journey Machinery Depeche Mode Mogwai Synthy, Instrumental, Gothic, Dark Wave
A cinematic electronic synthwave track perfect for retro action scenes. This dramatic, energetic vaporwave song would fit well with a game full of suspense and adventure. It feels 1980s and nostalgic. This driving song would also work as overhead music or in a tv show or movie trailer. Instrumental, Indie Rock, New Wave
A cinematic electronic synthwave track perfect for retro action scenes. This dramatic, energetic vaporwave song would fit well with a game full of suspense and adventure. It feels 1980s and nostalgic. This driving song would also work as overhead music or in a tv show or movie trailer. Instrumental, Gothic, Dark Wave
Dark and atmospheric post-punk influenced electronic goth track suitable for may different scene settings and exciting moments in cinematic and TV productions. Would be great as an underscore for extreme sports, horror, suspense, terror or hi-tech presentations. Female Vocals, Gothic, Dark Wave
Electronica instrumental with dark undertone synth layers. Sci-fi sounds and atmospheric soundscape. Mesmerizing, thoughtful and beautifully bizarre. Ideal for video games, hi-tech corporate imaging projects, futuristic scenes and storylines. Instrumental, Gothic, Dark Wave
A bass-driven piece of progressive rock/dance fusion, repetitious with foreboding and threat and a growling synth sound. Use with motorcycles travelling speed drugs danger nighclubs. Ends with overwhelming sense of dark power. Instrumental, Gothic, Dark Wave
A time-to-travel track, or rather the soundtrack of a dream with ethereal atmospheres, voices and electric guitar riff gives you the feeling of going far and away. Instrumental, Gothic, Dark Wave
Dark waltz, with passionate vocals and a post-rock instrumental ending with flute melody. 1980s style, with great outbursts. Works well for dark bar scenes, indie movies, or chasing scenes. For "sick" drama movies or/and desperate love - romance films, Male Vocals, Gothic, Dark Wave
A dark sort of love song that offers an introspective look into the self-doubt one might have with the promise of devotion and forthrightness. Doubt that the feelings may be mutual or even genuine, the story describes the passion one can have towards another even when there is insecurity. Instrumental, Gothic, Dark Wave
A sinister tale about a black widow who savagely preys upon the vulnerabilities of her "many" men. Features female vocal, haunting synths and guitar. Great for a sinister plot movie or a dark film. Female Vocals, Gothic, Dark Wave
Deep moving bass that suggests a dark mood is on the horizon. Whether just a mood, a vibe, or something much more sinister. Perfect for high tense transitions and montages, Instrumental, Gothic, Dark Wave
Ultra mod off beat revelolution inspiring science fiction war. An introspective look into individualism and morality. What do we fight for and why do we back down? Male Vocals, Gothic, Dark Wave
Dark Melodic Smooth Pop Instrumental. Dark synth, reversed acoustic guitar, captivating drums accompanied by a drowned out vocal. Great for a dramatic ending to a scene, futuristic film, or a commercial bumper. Mixed Vocals, Gothic, Dark Wave
