Kiile – Kiile
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Top Ten Retrowave Albums of 2017
Here it is ladies and gentlemen. The most important list of all! The Top Ten Best Retrowave Albums of 2017. It was such a packed year with many album releases. Making this list was not easy. Without further ado, we present The Top Ten Best Retrowave Albums of 2017.
FM Attack – Dreamer
The retro-infused dreamwavers FM Attack unleash their distinctly old school stylings into the worlds domain, serving up expertly merged elements of synth pop, day-glo-electronica and sun-soaked synthwave.
STΔRCΔT – Moon
A lunar synth. A computer game synth. A newly circuited synth.
BMW 520i (E28) 1981–1988
The shark nosed, quad light, BMW E28. A beautifully crafted, well rounded machine which no doubt paved the way to the slogan ‘The ultimate driving machine’.
Song of the Week
FM-84 – Running In The Night (feat. Ollie Wride)
A truly iconic track that simultaneously salutes and transcends the genre.
Interview
An Interview with Futurecop!
Whereas some artists keep the label at an arms distance, Futurecop! stands tall and proud in its indulgence in all things “retro”. Hailing from the UK, the duo is currently celebrating its tenth anniversary as a band, a ten year run still spearheaded by the same sense of playful wonder and nostalgia that brought each and every Futurecop! record to life.
Song of the Week
Arcade High – High School Fantasy
Managing to sound at once like the past and the future with vintage modulations, lo-fi washes, delay-drenched elements and reverb resplendent hits
FM-84 Teases Another Exclusive Track From His Upcoming Album
Listen and enjoy. This EP will be a great one!
Chromatics Release a Haunting Song for Twin Peaks (2017)
For those who do not know, Chromatics appeared on the premiere of Showtime’s Twin Peaks revival screening. They were seen performing their song “Shadow” at the Bang Bang Club venue. Listen to the full song and enjoy the video here.
Album Reviews
Dana Jean Phoenix – Synth City
The much beloved synth siren Dana Jean Pheonix is back with her third, long-awaited full length album, “Synth City.” This collection of tracks is a powerful mix of dreamwave and synthpop – a true testament to just how amazing retro vocals can be when done properly.
Timecop1983 – Come Back
Have you ever had the experience of thinking your mind was existing in two different places simultaneously? You’re faintly aware of another layer existing beside it.