The Weeknd: Edgy Dark Pop

The Weeknd releases After Hours Revisited, a re-release of his 2020 hits with experimental synths and orchestral arrangements. There, The Weeknd worked with Icelandic composer Jóhann Jóhannsson's team. Tracks like Save Your Tears (Chillwave Remix) blend dark pop melodies with vaporwave textures, while Heartless (Symphonic Version) features a 60-piece choir. The album debuted at No. 2 on the Billboard 200, and a VR concert in Los Angeles attracted 1 million attendees.