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: New Arcades
Track: Solace
Press Quotes: Bladerunner inspired song that has a mysteriousness and driving beat. Supposed to place you in a cyberpunk style night life urban city mindset!
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Artist: The Nomad Project
Track: The Silent Escape
Press Quotes: The song is inspired by 80s synth and imagines a futuristic escape from cops after a big burglary. It slowly builds up on a synth lead with an arpeggiated bass line that changes form mirroring the changing of landscapes as the escape continues.
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Artist: SonicOrator
Track: Arrival
Press Quotes: Arrival is the debut single from SonicOrator. This is a combination of electro-blade-runnerish-instrumental-dance-pop.
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Artist: Dlaivison
Track: Singularity
Press Quotes: Instrumental track with electro influence and futuristic soundscapes.
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Artist: Alonewolf
Track: North Coast
Press Quotes: Synthwave/Dreamwave song with a nice summer vibe.
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Curated by: Christos Doukakis