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SALEM

SALEM, often stylized as SALEM, is a band known for its atmospheric and moody take on electronic music, with strong roots in the witch house genre—a microgenre they are often credited with pioneering. The band initially formed in 2008 in Traverse City, Michigan, and consists of John Holland, Jack Donoghue, and Heather Marlatt. They quickly garnered a dedicated following with their unique blend of chopped and screwed hip-hop beats, ethereal vocals, and haunting, sometimes disturbing soundscapes.

After establishing their distinct sound with their early EPs and singles, SALEM's debut album "King Night" was released in 2010 to critical acclaim, making a significant impact on the underground music scene with its blend of gothic aesthetics and glitchy, brooding intensity. The album's fusion of electronic, hip-hop, and darker elements of indie music set the stage for the band's ongoing influence on alternative and experimental music scenes. Despite a period of relative silence, the group returned with their sophomore full-length album, "Fires in Heaven," in 2020, demonstrating that they had lost none of their power to captivate and unsettle, as they continued to explore the shadowy fringes of electronic music with singles like "Starfall" and "Red River." SALEM remains an enigmatic presence in the music world, often shrouded in mystery yet influential in shaping the aesthetics of the subgenres they touch.

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