Promenade Cinema

Promenade Cinema is a synthpop act from Sheffield, active since 2014. The project is a modern electronic duo from the UK and was previously spelled Promenade Cinéma.

Style and sound

Their music combines cinematic synthpop with darkwave elements and a strong melodic focus. It uses lush synthesizers, layered vocals, and opulent melodies, with songs shaped by atmosphere, emotion, and a dramatic sense of imagery. The act describes its approach as “Cinedramatic Synthpop”, and its sound also draws on danceable darkwave.

Influences

Promenade Cinema’s music is informed by 1970s and 1980s electronic pioneers, along with dramatic film scores and soundtracks.