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: Jean Frais
Track: 2CB
Press Quotes: Lo-Fi stripped back instrumental chilled out synthwave, portraying the odd feeling you get on psychedelics where you’re having a good time but can get thrown off at any moment.
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Artist: Code Elektro
Track: Under the Dark Moonlight
Press Quotes: A Spooky tune from Code Elektro’s special Halloween themed EP. This time the concept takes inspiration from the cult horror movies from the 70s.
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Artist: Pfeffermouse
Track: Squares
Press Quotes: Intense polyrhythmic elements and playful sounds. Vivid and bright. Fresh and deep.
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Artist: Electronic Warbear
Track: Space
Press Quotes: Chill vaporwave by Electronic Warbear….
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Artist: TAN
Track: Pharmacy
Press Quotes: An ode to the 90s dance scene with its pushing beat, build ups around consistent and explosive synths, and is thematically inspired by warfare.
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Curated by: Christos Doukakis