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: FAUCH
Track: Hunt
Press Quotes: Bigbeat/synthwave heist music, where you just want to get away to the border.
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Artist: Alexandros Kilias
Track: Good Luck
Press Quotes: An ode to dystopian atmosphere Good Luck, incorporates horror film elements with the artist’s signature analog sounds to normalise feelings of unease and discomfort, especially following a year characterised by so many challenges. Despite its gloomy character, Good Luck, is in reality, a soundtrack dedicated to the restless and resilient of the world. A call to embrace our occasional inner darkness and channel towards practices of change.
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Artist: Mercury 82
Track: Norito
Press Quotes: The epic tale of a Samurai set in post-apocalyptic Tokyo by French act Mercury 82.
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Artist: Xryo
Track: Voyage
Press Quotes: A highly atmospheric synthwave/retrowave treat by Argentinian producer and music composer Xryo…
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Artist: Nick Warseck
Track: Vine Jumper
Press Quotes: A fine blend of idm, synthwave and downtempo from Nick Warseck’s, recently released, 2nd album ‘The Kaleidoscope Room’…
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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