Jfarrari‘s infectious new single, Permafrost, caught our attention. With reminiscent sounds from post-punk and new wave, it brings a fresh perspective to those genres. Using electrifying, neon guitar riffs, a hypnotic bass line, and catchy drums, the song brings you into its moody atmosphere. The lyrics are a poetic masterpiece that envelops you in the darkness they represent.
Fans of Depeche Mode and The Cure are sure to connect with this tune. The textures of the instrumental, brought with a creative use of overdrive and reverb, invent an ambience of dreamy, melancholy buzz. This track has us excited to hear more of what this artist is working on. Jfarrari plans to release a new single every two weeks of the summer, which we urge you to stay tuned for.
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Next, Curtain‘s new single, Mother, is the new synthwave single of your dreams. Wistful and moody, this track delves into the world of post-punk and gothic rock. Its influence stems from bands like Joy Division and Interpol, heard in the mesmerizing, ghostly synth and haunting, deep vocals.
This song is expressive in its somber themes, allowing you to delve into the profound emotional richness of the lyrics. The complexity in which the electric guitars and bass layer with each other makes this song transcendent and bold. With this new single and an album on the way, this French band has us excited for their future releases. Make sure to hear it for yourself.
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John Wayne Modern Man, a new retro-pop single from Same Eyes, experiments with the boundaries of new wave and post-punk. It challenges the confines of music with its vocals, featuring cutthroat tones and a funky, hypnotic cadence reminiscent of Talking Heads. In addition, the innovative synth instrumental is reminiscent of the works by New Order.
The humming bass sets the tone for this tune, simple but infectious, and the catchy drumset, with its drums with attributes of electronic tones, brings the rest of the track together. This track can be heard along with many others on their new LP, Love Comes Crashing. We urge you to check it out for yourself.
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Synth Esthetic‘s new single, Wonderland, featuring Nali Roka, is a beautiful retro-pop masterpiece combining elements of synth pop, rock, EDM, and new wave. Its catchy beat and euphoric synth tones are elevated with exciting electric guitar and passionate vocals. It encapsulates the feeling of love, immersing you right in it with its layers of vibrant instrumentation.
For those with a wide range of music tastes, this track is perfect for you, as it has reminiscence to artists like Heart and The Cure while also holding similarities to David Guetta. With a strong finish, the song features an electric guitar solo that transcends you. We encourage you to check out this song for yourself, and we can’t wait to hear more from this artist’s future releases.
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