We love how Michigan based band Same Eyes is adapting an influence of Eighties music in their work. Not a recent release, but the discovery of their single Forever is a revelation. It’s chic romantic nostalgic bliss. The singers candid nature recalls an influence of The Smiths while the music drags that inspiration deeper into new wave realms.
Forever was released in advance of another incredible stylized single, Desperate Others. The vibe blends the aesthetics of Tubeway Army with modern movements in nostalgic indie projects like LCD Soundsystem, MGMT, and Arcade Fire. We dig it immensely.
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We were thrust into a Time Machine when we heard Disappear Here, the new single from Ronnie Stone. The nostalgic perfection shines picture perfect. There’s a lot of inspiration and scope of influence to unpack here. Stone effectively embraces both the sparkle and the eccentric quirk of the eighties convincingly.
It’s as if Devo and Tears for Fears had a love child and raised him on a diet of Bowie inspired 80s pop. The attention to detail is top notch, as every synth is calculated and modulated expressively. Disappear Here is a nostalgic triumph. Hang on for the cinematic sax solo.
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We adore the cinematic duet and the contrast it offers to Fantasy, the new single from Brother, Sister. The project embraces an influence of classic first wave rap. We’re referring to an era when rap was still unsure of where it fit in, and it reflects how pop artists like Blondie flirted with the aesthetic.
The female contribution offers the Janet Jackson cameo equivalent. We also hear a heavy influence of Prince. Sounds intriguing? It’s simply brilliant! Get your groove on.
Fantasy is featured on our Best New Synthwave Playlist.
Yo! We must be tripping. We thought we were tripping when we discovered two effective synthwave covers of Wicked Game in the same month. The newest offering from Villains is a sultry synth pop masterpiece. The wave influence is amplified by textured synths that engulf you in their immersive wash.
Singer Elin Wolf has a timbre that’s destined for stardom. Her voice is incredibly versatile and blends well into this synth pop framework. The cover serves as a great calling card to pull you into their growing catalog.
The married duo, which includes produce Mike Aguado, is a fresh entry with a flurry of recent singles that trace their potential. Where it goes from here, we can’t wait to see.
Wicked Game is featured on our Best New Synthwave Playlist.
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