2DCAT is an analog synth-driven, dark synthpop band based in Washington, D.C. Inspired by synth music from the late 70s and early 80s, their music creates a brooding, nostalgic, yet innovative soundscape that distinguishes them from contemporary artists.Harnessing the nostalgic resonance of vintage, analog synthesizers and the rhythmic allure of EPROM-based drumkits, 2DCAT captures the raw, gritty essence of a bygone musical era with a contemporary edge. Their sound, a fusion of haunting melodies and pulsating rhythms, invites you to traverse the shadowy landscapes of the electronic underground.Johan: 🎹 Synthesizers, drumkits, arrangements. Johan has been a part of numerous electro-industrial bands over the last 20 years and has played extensively across Asia and Europe.HAEZL: 🎤 Vocals, lyrics, arrangements. HAEZL has worked as a backup singer in videos and live performances for The Beach Boys, Patti LaBelle, Cynthia Erivo, Renée Fleming, The Filharmonic, and more. She has been featured on numerous television shows, including shows for VH1, TLC, and The Today Show.2DCAT also features Ulf on guitar.2DCAT proudly uses the following synths and drumkits: Chroma Polaris, Roland Juno-106, Korg MiniKorg-700, Roland SH-2, Korg Polysix, Moog Source, LinnDrum Linn 9000, SCI DrumTraks, Yamaha RX5, Vermona MARS, SCI Pro-One, Roland JP-8080, Roland MKS-50 w/ Retroaktiv MPG-50, Roland MKS-70 w/ Retroaktiv MPG-70, Sequential Prophet Rev2, Access Virus TI, Yamaha AN1x, Nord Lead 2X, Waldorf Micro-Q, Roland JV-1080, Yamaha DX200.

2DCAT BIO2DCAT is an analog synth-driven, dark synthpop band based in Washington, D.C. Inspired by synth music from the late 70s and early 80s, their music creates a brooding, nostalgic, yet innovative soundscape that distinguishes them from contemporary artists.Harnessing the nostalgic resonance of vintage, analog synthesizers and the rhythmic allure of EPROM-based drumkits, 2DCAT captures the raw, gritty essence of a bygone musical era with a contemporary edge. Their sound, a fusion of haunting melodies and pulsating rhythms, invites you to traverse the shadowy landscapes of the electronic underground.2DCAT is: Johan (synthesizers, drumkits) and HAEZL (vocals)

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Recent 2DCAT ShowsBaltimore, MD. Metro Baltimore. Sep 21, 2024.
Washington, DC. The Passenger. Aug 2, 2024.
Washington, DC. Pie Shop. Apr 23, 2024.
St. Louis, MO. The Crack Fox. Apr 18, 2024.
Washington, DC. The Runaway. Jan 13, 2024.
Washington, DC. The Passenger. Oct 22, 2023.
Washington, DC. Union District. Sep 26, 2023.