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Synthwave (also called outrun, retrowave, or futuresynth) is an electronic music microgenre that is based predominantly on the music associated with action, science-fiction, and horror film soundtracks of the 1980s.
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Dec 28, 2023 · Synthwave can be found from hit Netflix originals to indie game soundtracks, influenced by 1980s nostalgia, arcade culture, and movie scores. Whether you’re listening for the uplifting nostalgia of FM-84 or to Kavinsky’s cinematic masterpieces, there’s something for you!
May 12, 2021 · One perfect example of this shift in emphasis comes in the form of synthwave, the loosely defined genre that emerged in the first decade of this century, stylistically drawing on ’80s synth-pop, updated with modern production values.
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Nov 25, 2019 · The show’s viral cultural reach fully coincided with synthwave’s emergence as a large-scale music revival and a broader pattern of nostalgia for the 1980s in the 2010s, and its immense popularity...
May 17, 2024 · If you're a fan of '80s culture and music, then you've probably heard of synthwave. This genre of music has been gaining popularity over the past few years, and for good reason. It's a nostalgic sound that takes you back to the good old days of neon lights, VHS tapes, and arcade games.
Jun 24, 2021 · Synthwave is a distinctly modern music genre begun in the mid 2000s as an homage to the pop culture sounds and imagery of the 1980s and early 1990s. Conceptually, this interest in the past manifests itself in two significant, and often interrelated, forms.
Sep 2, 2019 · The current generation of creators are making synthwave’s retro roots relevant in the modern day with stronger production chops and a host of contemporary ideas, shifting the music from a...
