past self

“…a seamless interpenetration of haunting darkness and spellbinding light, cloaked in moping introspection and gothic sensitivity.”

-White Light//White Heat

Past self is a Las Vegas-based Darkwave and Shoegaze band. Known for their swirling guitar tones, distinct image, and unique blend of Korean and English lyrics that the band has dubbed “K-Goth,” they’ve quickly gathered the attention of the wider goth scene as a whole. Pulling heavily from bands like The Cure, Molchat Doma and Slowdive, the band consists of Sung (Vocals/Guitar), aether (Keys) and Spektor (Bass). They’ve opened for acts such as Twin Tribes, French Police, Mareux and Drab Majesty. In 2021, The band released their debut album, “Bedrot,” followed by their West Coast Tour, where they met their then up-and-coming peers “Deceits.” After embracing more Korean elements into their music with the release of 2023’s “Die Cry Hate,” the band took part as Deceits supporting act for the East Coast leg of their “…If There’s No Heaven” tour in the Summer of 2024; followed-up by an appearance alongside them at the El Rey Theater. That same year, they collaborated with Haunt Me for the single “Sinner.” In October 2024, past self played Substance San Antonio alongside artists like Topographies, Black Marble, and Riki. On December 13th, past self released their newest EP, “Premonitions.”