Opel Monza – (1978–1986)
The Scirocco was a reliable little car with a wicked character. The Mazda was a super rare Japanese cruiser but they were both lacking in one department…POWER!
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Movie Review
The Octagon (1980)
Starring Chuck Norris, Karen Carlson and Lee Van Cleef. It was directed by Eric Karson and written by Paul Aaron and Leigh Chapman.
Album Reviews
Midnight Driver – Discotek
It isn’t very often, however, that synthwave successfully merges with dance music. Midnight Driver’s latest release, “Discotek”, does just that – and, most importantly, does it well.
Mazda 626/ Montrose (1978–1982)
At the time Mazda’s advertising slogan was “The more you look, the more you like” and nothing could be closer to the truth with this Mazda.
Album Reviews
College – Shanghai
David Grellier, aka College, is a synthwave pioneer. Whether you know it or not, he is likely one of the major reasons you even listen to retrosynth music – unless, of course, you were around for the first generation of synth music. Hell, it’s not a stretch to say College’s work is, in part, why outlets like NRW even exist.
Kalax – Self Titled
Kalax is back in a truly grand fashion with his astounding and cinematic self-titled sophomore album.
Album Reviews
Satellite Young – Self Titled
Satellite Young’s debut album hit the net only a few days ago, and it’s already turning heads and racking up the Bandcamp downloads. This self-titled LP is a fresh take on synthwave that bends the genre into new and interesting territory – an deft mix of kawaii and cool.
Volkswagen Scirocco (1974-1992)
A hot new car from Volkswagen. As fast and powerful as the desert wind it’s named after.” A Volkswagen brochure for the second generation Scirocco states: “Named after a fierce desert wind, the Scirocco’s front wheel drive and transverse engine contribute to its tracking ability at all speeds
Galápagos – Kurt Vonnegut (1985)
There is no denying that I would enter a vapid land of infertile thought and mundane repetitiveness, were I
Album Reviews
Morgan Willis – Turbo Flash EP
Morgan Willis is yet another french producer that has been steadily gaining notoriety in the synthwave genre. Seriously, what’s in the water over there? Fresh off the successes of last year’s mega-album, “Miami Calling,” (which carved out a solid spot on our “Top Ten Retrowave Albums of 2016”) “Turbo Flash” is speeding into the spotlight.
Movie Review
MANIAC COP (1988)
With Saint Patrick’s Day just around the corner and the cultural outrage over police brutality still a hot topic. This month’s RetroMovie will be William Lustig’s Maniac Cop.
If on a winter’s night a traveler – Italo Calvino (1979, Tr. 1981)
Let’s imagine a book which ceases to be a book. Of course it possesses all the physical characteristics a so-called “typical novel”…