About

2DCAT

2DCAT is a dark synthpop duo from Washington, D.C., rooted in analog-driven synthpop and modern darkwave and coldwave. Their music is melancholic, magnetic, and cinematic, creating emotionally charged songs built for both solitude and the dancefloor.

Their sound is built on analog circuitry, commanding vocals, and machine-driven rhythms. 2DCAT creates songs that balance precision with vulnerability, built on melody and repetition. The result is music that feels both mechanical and human: intimate, haunting, and captivating.

Members

HAEZL

Vocals / Theremin / Lyrics

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 VH1, TLC, and The Today Show.

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. He designs and fabricates most of the synthesizers 2DCAT uses from scratch.

Gear

Synthesizers & Drumkits

Chroma Polaris, Octave-Plateau Voyetra Eight, Oberheim OB-8, Roland Juno-106, Korg MiniKorg-700, Roland SH-2, Korg Polysix, LinnDrum Linn 9000, SCI DrumTraks, Yamaha RX5, Vermona MARS, SCI Pro-One, Roland JP-8080, Roland Alpha Juno 1 w/ Retroaktiv MPG-50, Roland MKS-70 w/ Retroaktiv MPG-70, Sequential Prophet Rev2, Korg Micro-Preset M500, Access Virus TI, Yamaha AN1x, Nord Lead 2X, Waldorf Microwave II, Waldorf Micro-Q, Roland JV-1080, Yamaha DX200.

Self-built instruments: Litterbox 1.3, 2dPawlaris, Pawlivoks16, LynxDrum.