Darkswoon
Biography Darkswoon
Darkswoon
Darkswoon is an electronic shoegaze trio from the Pacific Northwest with a genre-defying sound. Their music combines elements of darkwave, post-punk and dream pop while paying homage to both old-school goth and electronic influences. Layered ethereal vocals, melodically-driven bass, atmospheric guitar over drum machines and synths create a distinctive style. Darkswoon is Jana Cushman (vocals, guitar), Rachel Ellis (beats, synths) and Norah Lynn (bass). Their latest album, AntiVenom (2026, Viasonde), marks a significant evolution in their sound, showcasing Darkswoon at their most innovative and introspective.
“…there simply is no more accurately-named band in the darkwave/shoegaze – or perhaps any – world (and, regarding genre, as asserted in (my) review of Bind… Darkswoon’s name is their genre and let that be an end to it.” (Dave Cantrell, Stereo Embers Magazine)
“The Portland trio Darkswoon bears their name very well, as their indie rock with their electronic framework and intelligent choruses carries within it that touch of intimate darkness... (Bertrand Hamonou, Premonition)
“As such, the band channels both the detached chill of early Fever Ray and Eurythmics as well as the churning menace of Modern English...both incredibly powerful and irresistibly catchy at once." (Frank Deserto, Post-Punk.com)
“Fans of austere electronic acts like The Knife, Austra, and Eurythmics will find the mechanical precision of their synth leads and drum grooves addicting while followers of blissed-out guitar pop are sure to be delighted with the ambiance Cushman invokes with (their) ethereal vocals and blurry guitar lines.” (Pete Cottell, Willamette Week)
