Cold Waves is a Chicago-based dark music festival originating in 2012. Over the years Cold Waves has expanded to include events in Los Angeles and New York, with Chicago's multi-day festival every September as the hub. Cold Waves presents classic-era industrial, goth and darkwave artists along with innovative newcomers, keeping Rivet Head Culture alive and well! Cold Waves events raise money for the mental-health awareness and support charity "Darkest Before Dawn" which focuses on the service industry community.