Formed in Amsterdam in 1984, Clan of Xymox became one of the mainstays of the 4AD label. The Clan's dark electro-gothic approach to music quickly became the benchmark by which all other bands to follow were judged. In its long and storied history, Clan Of Xymox has developed a signature dark electro-gothic sound that has made the act adored around the world. Clan of Xymox, also known as simply Xymox, are a Dutch rock band formed in 1981. Clan of Xymox featured a trio of songwriters – Ronny Moorings, Anka Wolbert, and Pieter Nooten – and gained success in the 1980s, releasing their first two albums on 4AD, before releasing their third and fourth albums on Wing Records and scoring a hit single in the United States. Their 1980s releases included synthpop/electronic dance music. The band is still active, continuing to tour and release records with Moorings as the sole remaining original songwriter.