Male Tears is a Los Angeles–based three-piece weirdo pop and dark synth project led by singer-songwriter James Edward. Formed after the pandemic, the band quickly emerged as a standout name in the modern darkwave and synth-pop underground, known for their blend of camp aesthetics, emotional flair, and dancefloor melancholy.

The group first gained attention with their self-titled debut album in 2021, which has since achieved cult status for its fusion of glittering nostalgia and melodramatic, tongue-in-cheek songwriting. This was followed by “Trauma Club” (2021) and “KRYPT” (2023), two albums that delved deeper into darker club textures and romantic melancholy, solidifying the band’s position within the alternative electronic scene. Their album “Paradísco” (2024), by contrast, marked a bold shift toward Italo disco, Hi-NRG, and neon-colored pop maximalism.