Dark [wave](/genre/wave) is a subgenre of [post-punk](/genre/post-punk) and [new wave](/genre/new-wave) music that features dark, brooding atmospheres and introspective lyrics. It often incorporates elements of [gothic rock](/genre/gothic-rock), [shoegaze](/genre/shoegaze), and [industrial](/genre/industrial) music, creating a sound that is both haunting and beautiful. Dark wave is perfect for fans of melancholic, introspective music who want something that is both atmospheric and emotionally powerful.

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