SynthCity is a column, that will feature 5 recent electronic gems, that belong to synthwave, retrowave, darksynth, dreamwave or even vaporwave genres. Get prepared for a space-time journey, and for better results, unbury your rusty AMIGA-500 or AKAI from the cellar…. Press play on tape!
Artist: Chris Wirsig
Track: Watching Infinity: A Tribute to Jean-Michel Jarre
Press Quotes: A stunning, space-y, synthwave tribute to living legend Jean-Michel Jarre, by the always reliable Chris Wirsig…
Artist: ABSTRXN
Track: Ghost Of Jupiter
Press Quotes: From the debut full-length release by synth based duo of Joshua Lopatin and Nick Wlos, ABSTRXN, ‘Heliosphere’, we’ve chosen ‘Ghost Of Jupiter’, an impeccable, chill, ambient/synthwave blend that will transfer you to places! ALL PROCEEDS from the sales and streaming of this record are donated to our local animal rescue shelter. Help us help animals! So go ahead and invest…
Artist: Markus Wormstorm
Track: Invisible Friend
Press Quotes: Norwegian multi-award-winning composer, game developer and writer .Markus Wormstorm’s ‘Invisible Friend’ is a super addictive synthwave/synth-pop gem apart from an utter listening delight is destined for the festival dancefloors!
Artist: Sp8ce Owl
Track: Miami 1987 (Earth 246)
Press Quotes: We adore Sp8ce Owl’s enigmatic soundscapes and the warm vibes of the transcendent ‘Miami 1987 (Earth 246)’, taken from the recently released ‘Quantum Fluctuations’ EP…
Artist: Sloe
Track: Morspores
Press Quotes: One of the standout tracks of Sloe’s latest album is the spotless, Autechre-esque, vaporwave treat with its outer melodies that could be an Aliens’ magnum opus! Unique & uncanny….
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Curated by: Christos Doukakis