SynthCity is a column, that will feature 5 recent electronic gems, that belong to synthwave, retrowave, darksynth, dreamwave or even vaporwave genres. Get prepared for a space-time journey, and for better results, unbury your rusty AMIGA-500 or AKAI from the cellar…. Press play on tape!
Artist: Equinox
Track: Spatial Register
Press Quotes: An imaginary synth score from a 1980’s thriller/horror film titled ‘THE HORIZON PROJECT’… An instant synthwave classic!
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Artist: Prophet of Jupiter
Track: Lunar Sunrise
Press Quotes: Classic 80s type synthwave/synthpop with an uplifting vibe, to make one think of watching the sunrise on Mars.
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Artist: Module
Track: Everything Is Possible
Press Quotes: Brand new track from NZ-based piano/synth wizard Module; First official release in nearly seven years!
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Artist: Modal_Plane
Track: Riptide
Press Quotes: Cold vocoded vocals swirl in a tide of warm synthesizers. Soulful, introspective lyrics punctuate a stunning new entry into Modal_Plane’s catalogue.
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Artist: Nikita Scion
Track: ADR-14N
Press Quotes: ADR-14N marks the third entry in the narrative around Nikita Scion, albeit with a litte twist. This time, witness the android ADR-14N become conscious after being discarded by a cruel society. Follow his path of despair, and share the hatred on his quest to surpass – and ultimately destroy – his creators.
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***Make sure to follow our best in synthwave/ retrowave/ dreamwave/ vaporwave/ outrun & beyond…Spotify playlist, not to miss a gem!
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Curated by: Christos Doukakis