Retro Dark Synthpop Music

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2DCAT is a dark synthpop duo from Washington, D.C., rooted in analog-driven synthpop and modern darkwave and coldwave. Their music is melancholic, magnetic, and cinematic, creating emotionally charged songs built for both solitude and the dancefloor.Their sound is built on analog circuitry, commanding vocals, and machine-driven rhythms. 2DCAT creates songs that balance precision with vulnerability, built on melody and repetition. The result is music that feels both mechanical and human: intimate, haunting, and captivating.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 proudly uses the following synths and drumkits: Chroma Polaris, Octave-Plateau Voyetra Eight, Oberheim OB-8, 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 Alpha Juno 1 w/ Retroaktiv MPG-50, Roland MKS-70 w/ Retroaktiv MPG-70, Sequential Prophet Rev2, Korg Micro-Preset M500, 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., rooted in darkwave, coldwave, and the underground synth movements of late ’70s and early ’80s Europe. Their music centers on dark, heavy textures and a cinematic sense of movement, creating songs that are emotional, atmospheric, and made for the dancefloor.Fronted by the commanding and charismatic HAEZL and powered by Johan’s analog synth mastery, 2DCAT’s high-energy performances have lit up stages across the United States and at multiple international festivals. Their shows have included sold-out club nights, festival appearances, and headlining slots, delivering a relentless energy that pulls audiences onto the dancefloor and keeps them moving.With over 2.4 million listeners, 6.6 million streams, and 27,700 Spotify followers, along with strong engagement across YouTube, Instagram, and Facebook, 2DCAT’s reach matches their on-stage presence. Their sound, cinematic yet raw, melodic yet mechanical, connects deeply with synthpop, darkwave, and goth fans, bringing unforgettable energy to festivals and venues alike.

2DCAT SOCIAL ACTIVITY
Beginning Jan 2023
Followers:
Spotify: 27,700
Instagram: 7,750
Facebook: 5,350
YouTube: 4,350Plays:
Spotify
- Plays: 6,675,000
- Listeners: 2,475,000YouTube
- Channel views: 635,000

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