Collection: Cold wave

A stark, synth-driven offshoot of post-punk, Coldwave emerged in late 1970s and early '80s Europe, especially France. Marked by icy electronics, detached vocals, and minimalist production, it evokes a mood of emotional isolation and industrial decay.

Iconic bands include KaS Product, Trisomie 21, Asylum Party, and Martin Dupont.

Bleak, hypnotic, and haunting—coldwave is the sound of shadows dancing under flickering neon.