Artist

Clan of Xymox

1983-present·Nijmegen, Nijmegen/Amsterdam

Ronny Moorings started young: playing live at 11 in his hometown of Roosendaal alongside friends four years his senior, then DJing new wave imports at the Nijmegen club Doornroosje while studying sociology. Xymox formed there in 1983, becoming Clan of Xymox soon after and signing to the British label 4AD, home to two albums now considered genre classics.

The full story is in Darkwave and Synth Goth.

At a glance

Active
1983–present
From
Nijmegen, Netherlands
Records in the issues
2 (1985–1986), 1 of them a Start here pick
Original label
4AD
Listening guide track
“Louise - New Version”

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In the Darkwave and Synth Goth listening guide: “Louise - New Version”

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In the issues

  • Darkwave and Synth Goth
    Principal · 1979-1995 · Members

    Darkwave and Synth Goth is a genre from Europe (particularly Germany, Netherlands, Belgium, France) and United States, 1979–1995. Its principal artists include Clan of Xymox, Depeche Mode and The Frozen Autumn. This issue covers 10 essential albums and 18 dated events.

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Terms

Acid house
A style of house music characterized by squelching, resonant basslines produced using the Roland TB-303 synthesizer.