Dark pop music is a subgenre of pop music. It incorporates dark, abstract, Gothic aesthetics into the melodies, instrumentation and vocals commonly found in mainstream pop. Songs often feature dark electronic elements (synths, pads), deep basslines or heavy beats, with lyrics that express sorrowful themes like heartbreak, loss and loneliness. Dark pop is more complex than traditional pop music, it is characterized by layers of synths and more intricate rhythms.