Male Tears (US) is a Los Angeles-based three-piece weirdo-pop and dark synth project led by singer-songwriter James Edward. Formed in the aftermath of the pandemic, the band has quickly become a standout name in the modern darkwave and synth-pop underground, known for blending camp aesthetics, sharp emotional flair, and dance-floor melancholy.

The group first gained attention with their 2021 self-titled debut album, now considered a cult favorite for its fusion of glittery synth-pop nostalgia and melodramatic, tongue-in-cheek songwriting. They followed with Trauma Club (2021) and KRYPT (2023), a deeper dive into shadowy club textures and romantic gloom that solidified their position within the alternative electronic scene.

Their latest full-length, Paradísco (2024), marks a bold turn toward italo-disco, hi-NRG, and neon-soaked pop maximalism. Bursting with energy, hooks, and theatrical flair, Paradísco showcases Male Tears at their most confident and expansive.

Male Tears is currently preparing their new studio album, set for release in 2026 on Artoffact Records, with the first single landing in early 2026. The upcoming era promises a further evolution of their hybrid of darkwave, synth-pop, and camp-infused performance art.

Onstage, Male Tears deliver highly stylized, emotionally charged shows with striking visuals, bold makeup, and infectious energy – an experience that resonates across goth, queer, synth, and alternative music communities.