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: Jaime Irles
Track: Cardanova
Press Quotes: Cardanova is an eclectic mixture of downtempo, synthwave, and ambient sounds reminiscent of past decades, evoking soundscapes and leading the listener through a journey through the depths of oneself.
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Artist: AURAGRAPH
Track: Polywave
Press Quotes: Polywave features blissed out synth pads, a dark and driving SH101 bass sequence, and analog drum structure that recalls the framework for genres such as dark wave and minimal wave.
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Artist: Vivid Flashback
Track: Going Crazy
Press Quotes: A homage to their synth pop predecessors and draw from influences such as Cyndi Lauper, Wham! and Whitney Houston. Find some space to dance while listening this gem…
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Artist: Electronic Warbear
Track: New Machine
Press Quotes: The first track off of the remastered 2017 EP – Digital Warfare. Major influence from chillwave, hip-hop and vaporwave. Ideal for a slow drive at night.
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Artist: AI Accident
Track: Just Killers From Space Again
Press Quotes: Inspired by the Scifimovie Killers from Space (1954) and the Netflix series Stranger Things. A vintage treasure!
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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