Color Theory has an affinity for neat synth sounds and imaginative chordplay. They scale rare dynamic melodic realms that hint at dark melancholy underlayers. Their new single What You Are To Me fits the mold. Its seemingly both playful and somber, much like the emotionally complicated new wave that inspired it. Color Theory tastefully pays homage to the scenes originators much like how projects Nation of Language or The XX find fresh footing in that realm. We love that about them.
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Leo Golo and Lau are convincing on their new single Out Of Time. This proto retro pop banger feels tailored for radio while retaining its undergrounds snythwave essence. In that manner it connects with cross genre breakthroughs by The Midnight and Ollie Wride. Its a testament to the songs infectious hook and addictive nature. Get yourself to the dance floor.
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We adore the dreamy nostalgia baked into Find You There (Return To Melancholia), the new single from Obsoletha. The effective producer embraces the cinematic escape on this proper dreamwave pop hit. That aura recalls synthwaves first breakthrough, citing a vibe familiar to bangers on the soundtrack for the movie Drive. Bands like College and projects like Kavinsky come to mind. We love that era.
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InClose finds their Lost FM. The subject matter of their new song fits the projects nostalgic aura. They tag an influence of retro pop while leaning into some psych pop tendencies. Stylistically we hear an essence of Empire of the Sun or MGMT in the songs melodic construct and overall arrangement. Its intoxicating fun.
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