Synthwave
GUNSHIP’s “The Video Game Champion” Featured in Fall Guys Season 4 Trailer
The popular battle royale game Fall Guys recently debuted a trailer for its fourth season, revealing a retrowave theme. With an excess of neon and plenty of 80s looks featured throughout, what better group to soundtrack the retrowave-inspired content than GUNSHIP. As many fans of the band and the niche genre may have noticed, the adorable footage of jellybean people playing games was set to the band’s appropriately-titled 2018 single, “The Video Game Champion.” While the video starts out with the original theme song of the game, about ten seconds in it shifts gears to the synthwave classic. Aside from the genre, the song famously features lyrics about video games, making it quite possibly the perfect companion to the game. Surprisingly, this is not the first tim...
Here’s a Free Pack of 80’s-Inspired Synthwave Drum Samples
It’s no secret that synthwave has erupted in popularity in recent years. The genre has escaped the handcuffs of its confines in sci-fi soundtracks and video games, breaking into the mainstream with a synth-laden vengeance. To lend a hand to the growing number of electronic music producers taking on synthwave, BVKER has released an expansive sound pack of retro-inspired drum machine samples. The bundle is a goldmine for beatmakers looking for drums to level up their vaporwave jams and create that nostalgic 80s feel. It contains over 100 samples, including punchy kicks, reverbed snares, and toms to craft those classic fills. All of the samples in BVKER’s new “Aesthetic” pack are 24-bit, 44.1kHz and—most importantly—royalty-free so produce...
The Midnight Conjure Synthwave Magic on Halloween-Themed EP “Horror Show”
In an effort to help fans get in the mood for the end of the month’s frights, The Midnight stirred up a surprise Halloween EP, Horror Show. While the leading synthwave act oftentimes create a cinematic atmosphere on their releases, their latest is a full-on concept album focusing on the horror movies of decades past. Described as their “…homage to the eerie romance of the stumbled upon late night black and white horror film,” the six-track EP is the perfect reminder of the campy stories that left us sleeping with the lights on. The setting is quickly established after the opening track prepares listeners for a trip back in time with its movie soundtrack-inspired production. Lightning bolt electric guitar and spine-tingling bass drops guide the EPR...
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The Midnight on Seminal Album “Monsters” and the Volcanic Potential of Synthwave Culture [Interview]
While typically flying under the radar, synthwave has become ingrained in popular culture. From the soundtracks of movies such as Drive to the iconic opening theme of Stranger Things, and even the critically-acclaimed video game series Hotline Miami, the genre’s sound and trademark aesthetic has pervaded nearly all forms of media. Case-in-point, one of the streaming world’s most popular creators, Dr. Disrespect, has styled his entire persona around synthwave culture, all the while regularly including music from some of the genre’s artists in his streams. However, despite synthwave’s prevalence, many aren’t familiar with the niche community. We spoke with one of the leading acts in the genre, The Midnight, to learn more about the history of the band, their new album Monsters, the future of ...
Future 80’s Records Drops Scorching Synthwave Compilation “Hot Summer Synth Vol. 1”
Just in time for the hottest stretch of the summer is Future 80’s Records’ new compilation album, Hot Summer Synth Vol. 1. The synthwave label has compiled some of the finest summertime tracks in the genre for the perfect poolside playlist. Filled with retro production spearheaded by stylized synths, each track will take you through a neon-soaked tropical soundscape. Included on the album is music from Robots With Rayguns, MicroMatscenes, Konstanza, Roxi Drive, Sellorekt and LA Dreams, and more. The label has stated that each track was carefully selected to emulate the sound of the summer. With over 18 songs, listeners will be able to explore the sounds of synthwave mainstays as well as many of the genre’s rising rising artists. In addition to the digital album on Bandcamp,...
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