Dark academia celebrates the pursuit of knowledge and intellectualism. Picture a dimly lit library, storm outside, surrounded ...

Dark academia has been (justifiably) accused of being Eurocentric, which is why Faridah Àbíké-Íyímídé’s 2021 YA novel, Ace of Spades, reads like such a breath of fresh air.

And while it’s unclear if Andrew McCluskey of Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark (OMD) ever heard this quote, ennui was definitely the driving force behind 2023’s “Bauhaus Staircase,” OMD ...

Anchored in nostalgia for classic collegiate and prep school culture, dark academia is a TikTok subculture that embraces scholarly pursuits with a gothic, somber flair.It’s all about cultivating ...

Welcome to the dark side of Halloween, where crust and decay, moody hues, and collections of curiosities make unexpectedly chic party decor. The Dark Academia Aesthetic Might Be Our Favorite ...

This dark academia thriller leans very heavily into the darkness. In Alexis Henderson’s third novel, “An Academy for Liars,” manipulative misfits get a bad education. September 20, 2024.

OMD is touring ‘Bauhaus Staircase,’ their final album (for real this time) and they’re slated to play The Greek Theatre June 20 and 21.

OMD is touring ‘Bauhaus Staircase,’ their final album (for real this time) and they’re slated to play The Greek Theatre June 20 and 21.