
Male Tears was founded in Los Angeles in late 2019 by vocalist James Edward, who describes the project as 'the result of a goth's love affair with 1980s new wave,' blending darkwave, EBM, goth rock, and futurepop into a self-described 'Dark Rave' sound. 'Embrace Death' was released June 11, 2021 via Artoffact Records — the band's first label release — representing a pivotal transitional moment between their…
Represents a 2021-era inflection point in the American darkwave-synthpop revival, bridging DIY Bandcamp culture with label-distributed gothic pop. 'Embrace Death' exemplifies the 'Dark Rave' aesthetic: lush synth arrangements, confessional lyricism, and gothic emotional registers delivered through…
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