Pumping straight from New Jersey is EchoDDT with "Ultra Zone Skate Complex!" - out now via Virtua94 Records. This explosive project is the bedroom brainchild of Zac Eisenstein, formerly of the pop-punk band Man Overboard. Now, yours truly is not particularly a fan of pop-punk, or of
VIQ's latest album "COASTLINE" (Out now via the fantastic chillsynth label Stratford Ct.) is making waves - perfect for you beach getaway this summer. Although this album is very similar to Tycho's 2011 masterpiece "Dive," "COASTLINE" brings something to the table that even Tycho was missing
The UK based ADMO is still fresh to the chillsynth scene - but in 2019 he was brand-spanking new. Two of his first EP's were particularly fantastic - "77" and "Atlantic Drift" - popping up in two of our weekly top 5 playlists on their
"Sides" is the latest from VHS Glitch - what he called a "
Hello Meteor is back with "Night Supply," a beautiful deluge of chilled-out dreamwave that caught our attention back in May. As the world feels like it crumbles around us, this relaxed release is just what the doctor ordered! The aptly named "Night Supply" is filled with
Future 80's Records is out now with a brand new sun drenched compilation, "Hot Summer Synth Vol. 1" This compilation is packed full of sandy beach synth, guaranteed to give your ears a tan! Featuring a slew of great artists from Robots with Rayguns to Sellorekt/LA Dreams,
The deviant Colombian producer Filmmaker is back in style with "Discordian Disco." Known for his unusual and intense blend of darksynth, techno, and industrial, "Discordian Disco" deviates a bit from Filmmaker's usual sound. In what may be his last full-length release of 2020, "Discordian Disco" is
The third and final installment of the epic Magnatron trilogy is almost here folks! Dropping next Friday, July 24th, "Magnatron III" is jam-packed with absolute fire tracks from some of the best hand-picked artists in the retro synthwave scene. Just listening to the gleaming production of
The winner of the Michael Oakely remix contest has been announced as the Florida-based newcomer Syst3m Glitch! Congratulations! This remix of 'Control' from Michael Oakley's instant-classic album, "Introspect" features a fantastic deep synth bassline and quick synth staccato rolls - turning the original song on its head
Jessie Frye's "Kiss Me In The Rain" is scheduled to drop this Friday! The singles released ahead of the album are the perfect example of fantastically catchy romantic synthwave and synthpop. Her longtime musical team mate Matt Aslanian has some wild production skills, and they really
At 1980 has just released their stunning debut album, “A Thousand Lives!” Comprised of the Spanish Adrian Quesada Michelena and singer Josh Dally, At 1980 is a new artist to NewRetroWave, but hardly a new artist to synthwave in general. In fact, Josh Dally was featured on
“High Tides” is the latest release on NRW – but not the kind you’re used to. It’s a soundtrack EP for “Wave Break” – an arcade style SKATE BOATING retro shooter game, with “A splash of guns, kickflips, and explosions – set in an 80s