Description: Witch house is an electronic music genre that emerged in the late 2000s, characterized by its dark, atmospheric sound and a blend of various musical influences. Here are some key features of witch house:
**Dark Aesthetic**: The genre often incorporates a haunting, eerie atmosphere, drawing inspiration from horror films, occult themes, and supernatural imagery.
**Slow Tempo**: Witch house tracks typically feature slower tempos, often around 60-90 BPM, contributing to a hypnotic and immersive listening experience.
**Heavy Use of Synths**: The music prominently features synthesizers, creating lush, layered sounds that evoke a sense of mystery and depth.
**Vocal Samples**: Vocals in witch house can range from ethereal and distorted to heavily processed samples. Often, they are used sparingly, adding to the overall ambiance rather than dominating the track.
**Influence of Other Genres**: Witch house blends elements from various styles, including chopped and screwed hip-hop, industrial, ambient, and shoegaze. This fusion creates a unique sound that sets it apart from other electronic genres.
**Visual Aesthetics**: The visual representation of witch house often includes dark, gothic imagery, with a penchant for symbols like triangles, occult references, and retro aesthetics.
**DIY Ethos**: Many witch house artists embrace a DIY approach to production and promotion, often using platforms like Bandcamp and social media to share their music.
Notable artists associated with the genre include Salem, oOoOO, and Crystal Castles. Witch house has carved out a niche within the broader electronic music landscape and continues to influence various artists today.
![Pixelstorm - Are 'Friends' Electric? (2025) [Single]](/uploads/posts/2025-03/thumbs/1743452420_cover.jpg)
![Desert Bat - Dancing In The Grave (2025) [EP]](/uploads/posts/2025-04/thumbs/1743516624_cover.jpg)
![Oiseau De Proie - Mélopées D'un Ciel Éteint (2025) [EP]](/uploads/posts/2025-04/thumbs/1743517687_cover.jpg)
![The Danse Society - Dark Horse (2025) [Single]](/uploads/posts/2025-04/thumbs/1743601485_cover.jpg)
![Rotersand - Black Night (2025) [Single]](/uploads/posts/2025-04/thumbs/1743767929_cover.jpg)
![Sabre Siren - Relics (2025) [Single]](/uploads/posts/2025-03/thumbs/1743452475_cover.jpg)
![Kirlian Camera - House Of The Rising Sun (2025) [Single]](/uploads/posts/2025-04/thumbs/1743792538_cover.jpg)
Cultchild
Only Murmurs
(2021)
![Cultchild - IIII (2021) [EP]](/uploads/posts/2023-10/thumbs/1696750214_cover.jpg)
Cultchild
IIII
(2021)
Cultchild
D A R K F O R E S T
(2023)
![Cultchild - 01010110 01101001 01110010 01110101 01110011 (2021) [EP]](/uploads/posts/2023-10/thumbs/1696750159_cover.jpg)
Cultchild
01010110 01101001 01110010 01110101 01110011
(2021)
![Cultchild - ∄⏄∄ʡͷᐃᶘ (2021) [EP]](/uploads/posts/2023-10/thumbs/1696750014_cover.jpg)
Cultchild
∄⏄∄ʡͷᐃᶘ
(2021)
![Allicorn - We Are Ruined (2020) [EP]](/uploads/posts/2023-10/thumbs/1696340512_cover.jpg)
Allicorn
We Are Ruined
(2020)
Allicorn
Votive
(2022)
Allicorn
Ritual Forms
(2021)
Allicorn
Lost In Transmigration
(2020)
Allicorn
Leaden
(2022)
Allicorn
Hvlo
(2021)
Allicorn
Dreadcvlt
(2020)
Allicorn
Arcana
(2023)
![Allicorn - Anamnesis (2021) [EP]](/uploads/posts/2023-10/thumbs/1696340347_cover.jpg)
Allicorn
Anamnesis
(2021)
Allicorn
A Pale Horse
(2020)
![Hallowed Body - Deathly (2023) [EP]](/uploads/posts/2023-09/thumbs/1696086076_cover.jpg)
Hallowed Body
Deathly
(2023)
Public Memory
Ripped Apparition
(2020)
![Public Memory - Illusion Of Choice (2020) [EP]](/uploads/posts/2023-09/thumbs/1693568486_cover.jpg)
Public Memory
Illusion Of Choice
(2020)
Public Memory
Elegiac Beat
(2023)
![Public Memory - Christmas Night (2022) [Single]](/uploads/posts/2023-09/thumbs/1693568421_cover.jpg)
Public Memory
Christmas Night
(2022)
1X4X44R
Exuviance
(2019)
![1X4X44R - Blood (Godkiller Mix) (2023) [Single]](/uploads/posts/2023-08/thumbs/1693380091_cover.jpg)
1X4X44R
Blood (Godkiller Mix)
(2023)
1X4X44R, Ntoropi
Love Shore Original Soundtrack
(2023)
filejacker
You Can't Go Home Again
(2023)
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geronimo
Hi guys; BTHX to all, making contributions !!! helpful
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HYPNAS
Great sound ! Thanks DS !!
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gweilojake
Some of the best classic shogaze out there. Right up there
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gweilojake
carlmcoy, Excellent! Love that compilation....though I am
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carlmcoy
I just sent La Danse Macabre complete disco to admin today.
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carlmcoy
Im upping Cold Hands Seduction stand by! ill send them to
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CHAMELEON
someday I will find those elusive ones... I'll send those as
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CHAMELEON
always love the sequels, thanks DS
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HYPNAS
admin,Excellent !! Thank You so much !!!!
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admin
CHAMELEON, I have the compilations you sent me on my hard
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