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Antivenom is the fourth album from Portland melancholic dark alternative trio Darkswoon, further refining the band’s emotionally charged intersection of darkwave, post-punk, and shoegaze. Built atop a hardware-driven electronic foundation, the record balances cold mechanical textures with an intimate human core, cradling Jana Cushman’s ethereally soaring vocals. Lyrically, Cushman confronts loss, anxiety, fear, and inequality with unflinching honesty, wielding words as both confession and scalpel.

Norah Lynn’s melodic yet gritty basslines snake through Rachel Ellis’ propulsive, kinetic rhythms, while Cushman’s guitar work provides a dense sonic web that at times pushes Darkswoon into more expansive shoegaze territory. The songs on Antivenom function as an immersive, atmospheric whole, yet retain a sense of urgency through cautionary missives, unresolved emotions, and the weight of things left unsaid. With each release, Darkswoon has continued to evolve, and on Antivenom, the trio sounds fully assured, channeling introspection into focused, resonant songwriting that highlights their distinct voice.

Music written and performed by Darkswoon

Lyrics written by Jana Cushman
Additional lyrics on x3 by Rachel Ellis
Guitar, Vocals by Jana Cushman
Synth, keys, drum machines by Rachel Ellis
Bass by Norah Lynn

Additional drum programming by Jeremy Wilkins
Additional guitar on Antivenom, Thread, and Blood Let by Jeremy Wilkins
Recorded and Produced by Jana Cushman and Jeremy Wilkins
Mixed by Jeremy Wilkins at underwater research and design
Design by M.Cadoo and Jana Cushman
Mastered @ 37n,122w

With deep love and gratitude, we’d like to
thank our friends, family, and fans for
the support, connection, and inspiration.

©DARKSWOON ℗VIASONDE 2026 • PUBLISHED BY n5MUSIC [BMI]