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: Helsinsky
Track: Frisky
Press Quotes: Frisky is a playful retro electro track with a strong groove an scifi vibe. The old school synths are supported by more moderns bass and beats.
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Artist: Prophet of Jupiter
Track: Proxima
Press Quotes: A minimal/space house track about a trip to the nearest star to earth.
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Artist: OVRGRWN
Track: Glenn Park
Press Quotes: Glenn Park is a mixture of cinematic synth soundscapes (Stranger Things, John Carpenter, Drive) and 80’s ballad vocals.
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Artist: Wavescapes
Track: Stardust
Press Quotes: Stardust transports you to a futuristic and gloomy post apocalyptic world. Rushing through pulsating synthesizer and drum motives, the track slowly builds towards a ecstatic climax.
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Artist: Chrome Canyon
Track: Running Away (Extended)
Press Quotes: “Cartoon Network’s new show “Infinity Train” has now released its full first season OST, and this is the title song. We even got a real life theramin in there at 2:09!”
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Curated by: Christos Doukakis