Vincent Belorgey, aka Kavinsky, was found dead in his Paris apartment on July 28. He was 50 years old. There is no foul play being called at hand, but investigations are currently ongoing so more news will unfold. Kavinsky apparently was complaining about headaches for several days, before his passing.

We will all remember Kavinsky for his magnificent song contribution to the movie “Drive”, and his OUTRUN album..

RIP sir.

Support his music here:

https://kavinsky.bandcamp.com/album/outrun

Here are the first look images from Prime Video’s ‘Blade Runner 2099’ TV Series. What say ye? Early audience reviews from just the images alone have been extremely mixed. What do you think? Lots of potential or dead on arrival?

Carpenter Brut teams up with Seth Ickerman once again to create another visual and sonically pleasing masterpiece. If you haven’t already, check out the film “Blood Machines” by Seth Ickermen, and the music video to Carpenter Brut’s “Turbo Killer”. Both solid pieces of work. Watch the new Carpenter Brut video below:

† CARPENTER BRUT – SPEED OR PERISH † Directed by Seth Ickerman (Official Music Video)

It’s official! Masebrothers new Movie “Dragon Cop” will have a live Premiere on the NewRetroWave YT channel this Friday at 1:00PM EST! This will be a live stream so make sure you attend to be one of the first to witness the greatness! You can also catch up on the previous Masebrothers releases HERE.

HongKong Trailer of Dragon Cop Below:

This live stream will also launch a crowdfunding campaign on KICKSTARTER for the franchise! 🙂

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https://www.youtube.com/MASEBROTHERS

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In the four years that have gone by, something cold, alien and deadly has been frantically cutting through the fabric of reality.

As the night grows ever darker a brutal, systematic rhythm can be heard coming from a distance.
A sound of metallic heels colliding against black basalt stones, the hissing of a blade gleaming wildly through the shadows, a low, regular rumble that amplifies the vast darkness that surrounds us.

RULES:

• All remixes must be 100% original and differ from Futurecop!’s original version of the song.
• All remixes must not contain any other copyrighted samples/ sounds apart from the stems included for this remix competition.
• All submissions must be in SoundCloud format ONLY. If not you will be disqualified. If chosen we will then ask for a hi-res download via Dropbox link.
• All remix submissions can ONLY be posted to the remixer’s Soundcloud account. Any remix cannot be distributed/ sold in digital or physical format. Can only be uploaded to Soundcloud for streaming / promotional purposes only.
• Musicians can only send one remix submission. If more than one is sent you will be automatically disqualified.
• Musicians can include vocalists to be a part of the remix. All lyrics for the remix must be 100% original.

SUBMISSIONS FOR THIS COMPETITION ARE OFFICIALLY CLOSED.

WE ARE NOW THRILLED TO ANNOUNCE THE WINNERS BELOW.

TLF

DJ FLASH PETERS

These selected winners will receive a placement in Futurecop!’s forthcoming My Love Remix EP. :)))

More info to come.

Starting off strong, we’re talking about Kavinsky. Even for those who aren’t devout
followers of synthwave, this name might ring a bell. Born Vincent Pierre Claude Belorgey and
arriving on the scene in early 2006 with his EP Teddy Boy which immediately set the tone for his
future work with standouts like “Testarossa Nightdrive” which was followed up by the legendary track “Wayfarer” from his 2007 EP 1986. Most will have become familiar with Kavinsky with the 2011 release of the movie Drive, featuring the now iconic track “Nightcall”. With Drive itself being a major influencer on the synthwave scene itself with its gorgeous aesthetic it is no wonder why the two go so well together. Like many artists in this scene, Kavinsky is heavily influenced by his favorite movies and we can definitely feel the nostalgic vibe in each track. Widely considered one of the greatest
tracks of the entire genre, “Nightcall” cemented Kavinsky as a titan of synthwave and set the
gold standard for how music in this genre should sound.

Next up is another artist brought into the mainstream spotlight by Drive for most listeners. We’re talking about Electric Youth. Consisting of Bronwyn Griffin and Austin Garrick, the synthpop duo Electric Youth is perhaps most famous for the track “A Real Hero”, which basically
became the theme song for the main character of Drive, The Driver. Written about the crash landing of US Airways Flight 1549 it became an instant classic with its rolling synths and silky smooth vocals. This track single-handedly showed what Bronwyn and Austin are capable of and it is no question that “A Real Hero” will continue to be remembered as a staple of the genre for years to come. While “A Real Hero” was arguably the standout track on their 2014 release Innerworld it is just one of many memorable experiences on this album. You would be remiss to not lose yourself in the soothing synths of “Runaway”, “Innocence”, and “WeAreTheYouth”.

Having collaborated with Electric Youth on “A Real Hero”, the spotlight now falls onDavid Grellier hailing from Nantes, France. Known to many around the world for his musicalproject, College. Grellier is a member of many different projects each with their own unique sound. Like nearly all artists in this genre, Grellier was inspired by the aesthetic of the ‘80s and shapes his music around these influences. Through College, Grellier has consistently released great material always following his own unique sound but managing to make each release fresh and interesting. Many of his best work as College can be found on the 2008 EP Teenage Color, especially the opener “Can you kiss me first” featuring sounds that deliver instant nostalgic callbacks. Contrast this with the track “Save the Day” featuring Nola Wren from the 2014 release of the same name and we can hear the same soft consistent beats and vocals that he is famous for. The list of artists that pioneered the synthwave genre goes on and is nearly endless. No matter how long you have been creating music, each artist can honestly be considered a pioneer all working to deliver an experience of their own through this style of music. We’re proud to consider Kavinsky, Electric Youth, and College to be the golden standard and it goes without saying that we will continue to watch all of their careers with great interest, as always.

]]> https://newretrowave.com/2021/08/18/the-origins-of-synthwave-part-1/feed/ 1 https://newretrowave.com/2021/02/25/retro-gold-part-6/ https://newretrowave.com/2021/02/25/retro-gold-part-6/#respond Thu, 25 Feb 2021 18:59:26 +0000 https://newretrowave.com/?p=32007 Presenting another addition to our Retro GOLD features. In this installment we are exploring Hollywood native Matthew Rolston and his impeccable and glamorous vision behind the lens. Prepare to be amazed and delve into our past RETRO GOLD Feature.

Christy Turlington, Manta Ray, The Surreal Thing, Series, New York, 1987Matthew Rolston © MRPI, Courtesy Fahey/Klein Los Angeles

Sade, With Cocktails, Los Angeles, 1988Matthew Rolston © MRPI, Courtesy Fahey/Klein Los Angeles

Don Johnson, Polo Clothes, Miami, 1986Matthew Rolston © MRPI, Courtesy Fahey/Klein Los Angeles

Anitta, Flower Gown, The Surreal Thing, Series, New York, 1987Matthew Rolston © MRPI, Courtesy Fahey/Klein Los Angeles

Cybill Shepherd, Reclining, Los Angeles, 1986Matthew Rolston © MRPI, Courtesy Fahey/Klein Los Angeles

George Michael, Hand, London, 1986. Matthew Rolston © MRPI, Courtesy Fahey/Klein Los Angeles

Robert Downey, Jr., The Bad and the Beautiful, Series, Los Angeles, 1985 Matthew Rolston © MRPI, Courtesy Fahey/Klein Los Angeles

Pre-Save the 2nd Magnatron III single today: https://NRWRecords.lnk.to/AEON

Listen to the first single here.

Feast your eyes on the visuals below. Animated by Blood+Chrome and releasing on June 22nd, along with the single. Prepare for greatness.

We have many solid artist line ups right now but do not want to reveal to much. The first official single from the album is set for release this Friday, 5/8/2020. Pre-save link here: https://NRWRecords.lnk.to/Interstellar 

More MAJOR info to come soon. #StayRetro