Compilerbau – Trickster’s Paradise
The German based synth machine Compilerbau, aka Rudi Koller, is back with another astounding release entitled “Trickster’s Paradise.”
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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.
CONFRONTATIONAL – The Burning Dawn
After rotting in the crypt for another year, CONFRONTATIONAL, aka Massimo Usai, is back with a delightfully devilish new album, “The Burning Dawn.” I’m pleased to state that like a cask of blistering bourbon or a fine, blood-red wine – Usai’s work only seems to get better as time shuffles by.
Interview
An Interview With LIFELIKE
French House and Nu-Disco vanguard LIFELIKE, aka Laurent Ash, is no stranger to the music industry.
Synthwave Covers Taking the Noughties Back to the Eighties
The sheer scope and diversity of modern music means that all kinds of genres are thriving at the moment. As our album reviews section shows, the effortless cool of synthwave in particular is an area where many artists continue to thrive. Whether it is Com Truise or College, artists are continuing to push boundaries and uncover new layers and depth in electronic music.
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’.
Interview
An Interview with Com Truise
Ten years into his creative endeavor as Com Truise, the New York-based artist is preparing to release his third full-length album, a closing chapter in the artists’ narrative arc influenced by his recent move to California.
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.
A Two Day music Synth Festival?! Yes Another Massive Festival!
Yes my friends. Just when you thought things couldn’t get any better, a massive 2 Day synth extravaganza is born. Retro Lovers in NYC, this is your moment!!! This is the first predominantly synthwave fest thrown on this scale! It’s HUGE.
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Lazerhawk – Through the Years
Hailing from Austin, Texas, and a founding member of Rosso Corsa Records, Lazerhawk has
quickly risen to the forefront of the scene due largely in part to his unique style that blends all of the best aspects of what makes music from the ‘80s so great along with everything we love
about modern synthwave.
Kalax – Self Titled
Kalax is back in a truly grand fashion with his astounding and cinematic self-titled sophomore album.