Kavinksy, Justice, Robert Parker, Waveshaper
Image credit: Svetlana Kovalenko Leaving us thinking we are drifting amongst the stars with his latest single ‘Friends Again’ via his own imprint, Waveshaper continues to penetrate the mind with feel-good synthwave arrangements. This track has that nostalgia factor like its title clearly displays, leaving you to think back to days spent with old friends [Continue]
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Hurts, Monarchy, Firm City
Image by: Alex Magil Firm City have unveiled their debut single and video Slew. Written in the wake of a trauma, Slew is a cathartic effort to bring feelings of dissociation and isolation to the fore. About Firm City: Firm City is the brainchild of Dublin natives, Matthew Cullen and Sean Reilly. The pair developed [Continue]
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At 1980, Electric Youth, The Midnight, Bryan Adams and Trevor Something
Image credit: Nima Elm A dream-like pairing and sound are the first thing we have to say about the duo At 1980’s song ‘We Were on Fire’. This track sounds like atmospheric music you would hear in an epic romance film. This track features on their sophomore album Late Night Calls which was released via [Continue]
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Electric Youth, Future Cop!, Modeling
Modeling is a band created by three brothers; Connor, Ryan and Cuinn Brogan who all share a genuine admiration for synthwave infused film scores. Their latest single ‘Nothing Unexpected’ is set to feature on their forthcoming album set for release this fall. The track premiered via renowned publication Wonderland Magazine and this release has also [Continue]
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The Midnight, FM84, Toto , Michael Oakley
Image credit: Jon Simo Los Angeles based music producer and singer Michael Oakley has swept us off our feet with his romance and adventure fuelled album Odyssey via NewRetroWave. One cannot help but feel like going on an adventure of their own when listening to this album that shares the joys and beauty that exist [Continue]
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New Order, Pet Shop Boys, Dreams Divide
Having burst on to the UK music scene in 2011, Dreams Divide quickly established an enviable reputation for high energy and engaging live performances, earning the duo support slots with established and revered acts including Public Service Broadcasting, Clan of Xymox, Covenant, Melotron, VNV Nation and Wes Borland while building a large and dedicated fan [Continue]
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Electric Youth, The Midnight, Bryan Adams , At 1980
Image credit: Nima Elm Consisting of friends Adrian Quesada Michelena and Josh dally, the synthpop duo At 1980 was born out of a mutual love for ‘80s movies and soundtracks. They have just released their second studio album Late Night Calls via NewRetroWave, and it is definitely giving one that early ‘80s Bryan Adams vibe [Continue]
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Pet Shop Boys, The Human League, The Frixion
Comprised of Chris Lake collaborator Gene Serene and former Massive Ego member Lloyd Price, synth duo The Frixion have released their debut album To Hell and back. This is an album that definitely showcases the endless musical possibilities of synthesizers. Recently signed with the record label AnalougueTrash, the duo released the album via the label. [Continue]
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The Midnight, FM84, Toto, Michael Oakley
Image credit: Jon Simo Michael Oakley continues to express his undying love for sounds of the ‘80s with his new album Odyssey via NewRetroWave. The Glasgow born musician succeeds at making a piece of work that is both a nostalgic listen, but also quite modern in terms of its technical electronic aspects. Inspired by classic [Continue]
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Depeche Mode, New order, E.S.O.
On 30th July 2021, Berlin based label Public Relations will release the second single, Magic 777 by Earth Space Object (E.S.O). Buy: ‘Red Curtain’ After kicking off proceedings with the dark mechanical dance rhythms of Red Curtain, E.S.O returns with a lighter, more pop-infused touch in the form of Magic 777. Still retaining the hypnotic [Continue]
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