We were already all in on the band Slower Avenue courtesy of an array of impressive studio releases. Recently they dropped a live performance version of their song A Gentle Touch. The release is a revelation, and the perfect calling card to see the band live.
Stylistically it honors innovators like Joy Division and Tubeway Army, reflecting their foundings as live music projects before the technology known to bedroom producers became available.
Slower Avenue are featured on our Best New Synthwave Playlist.
We dig the dynamic collaboration between YuknoWatt, MEGAS, and Thread Mill. Their new single Lost Connections is a synthwave epic. At its cores it’s boosted by a vibrant mix full of punch and depth. A cascade of tickling lead melodies and atmospheric cosmic treats trigger your senses appropriately.
A convincing vocal performance enhances the professional standard and accentuates the sci-fi correlation. The future is now. Stylistically it connects with the work so FM-84 and Daft Punk. It’s that good.
Hear Lost Connections now on our Best New Synthwave Playlist.
Magenta Dusk triggers nostalgic serenity on her new single Blinded. It’s a melodic sentiment that brings you back to the 80s. Now a universal concept, this will always elicit 80s cinematic visions.
Blinded cites this eras romantic brilliance, where the anti-heroes always find the silver lining. In the spirit of retrofuturism Magenta Dusk effectivly purveys this tradition. Stylistically it connects with projects like NINA and The Midnight.
Hear Blinded now on our Best New Synthwave Playist.
Lejonhjärta drops a dark synth pop gem with their new single Lethal Girl. The vibrant synth design features vibrant textured patches that effectively get under your skin. The singer conjures the emotional affect familiar to this aura, a reflection of their darkwave and post punk influences.
Stylstically it connects with the influence of Depeche Mode with some added industrail flaire courtesy of the electric synth design.
Hear Lethal Girl now on our Best New Synthwave Playlist.
Carrellee embraces her music creepy underground aesthetic in the companion music video for the remix to her song Morning Sun. The remix by Nemion adds an enhanced immersive brevity to the already dark release. That affect is illuminated in the complex music video.
The scripty is full of mystery while simultaneously representing their auras convincingly. What does it all mean? See for yourself.
The remix is featured on our Best New Synthwave Playlist.
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