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THE MISSING FILES – PART 1

NewRetroWave — Thu, 09 Oct 2014 19:26:00 +0000

WHERE ARE ALL THESE LISTED SYNTHWAVE ARTISTS?!!

1. STARCAT

THIS GUY HAS BEEN MISSING SINCE EARLY 2012!!! WHERE IS HE?!

2. SPACELIME

AFTER 2 SUCCESSFUL TRACKS, SPACE LIME VANISHED INTO THIN AIR!!! WHERE IS THIS LIME?

3.AKAHANDSDOWN

ONE OF THE YOUNGEST DUDES TO HIT HESE RETROWAVE SCENE. WHERE IS HE?!

4. CHRIS BUSH

WHERE IS THIS UNIQUE SINGER?! HIS VOCALS WERE LIKE NON OTHER.

5. M-TOWN VICE

THESE GUYS NEED TO COME BACK ASAP!!

WHERE ARE THEY?!

WHERE??!!

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THE NRW UPDATE: BIG NEWS FOR 2015

NewRetroWave — Tue, 30 Sep 2014 19:01:00 +0000

Hey Guys,

We have a lot planned here at NRW for next year and want to keep you in the loop.

Firstly we want to give you guys (the fans) the BIGGEST thank you for making 2012-2014 such successful years for the retrowave scene. NRW estimates that the scene has generated over $30,000K in sales in Bandcamp alone since 2012. We wont even get you started with the iTunes numbers! Your loyalty is keeping retrowave alive!

Not only have we seen a plethora of new artists enter the scene, but the quality of production and musicality has increased in direct correlation. As a result, the scene is stronger than ever with it’s own culture beginning to solidify.

Secondly we also want to give a MAJOR shout out to all of the other retro platforms that are doing their part to make this scene a success.

This includes Synthetix FM (Rick has been doing an amazing job in helping to expand the retro revival community), Drive Radio (which has absolutely filled a necessary void for the retro community), Maniac Synth (Solid Channel), Neros77 (Solid Channel) Poolside FM and Carnov. There are so many other sites and platforms doing a bang up job, please do not be offended if not mentioned.

Thirdly, this will also be a perfect time to address some of the nonsense that certain people in this scene have tried to shroud NRW in since last year when we released our 2nd compilation tape. We are strictly here for the scene and the fans, and we will continue to do that no matter what. All artists we feature are rewarded for their efforts and will continue to be. Due to past altercations, we now only work with select Channels, Brands, Artists and Videographers under specific contract conditions. No more problems! Just progress.

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Fourthly, We also now have a team of loyal and great staff of writers here at NRW who will be joining us as we expand into 2015 and onwards. You can check out their bio’s on the “Our Team” page.

CONCLUSION

As we move into the new year, there will be many new exciting things that will occur. Expect a lot of changes/ revamping to our site as we prepare to relaunch for 2015! You guys deserve it. Our web developer is doing a bang up job and we are thrilled with the results. You guys wanted a better site, and you will get one!

There will also be 2,maybe even 3 additional big surprises coming in 2015, but as we near the end of the year more will be revealed.

Also….ahem….we smell a Vol. 3 looming. This will be the final installment of the trilogy, and will be the MOST EPIC TAPE EVER! It’s all about quality, and not quantity with us! 😉

Get ready for an epic new year and…..

Stay retro folks!

– NRW

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EPIC RETRO ALBUM ART – PART 3

NewRetroWave — Wed, 20 Aug 2014 19:45:00 +0000

WITNESS RETRO ART AT IT’S FINEST

ART BY ARIEL ZUCKER

ARTWORK BY COBRA COPTER

ART BY ARIEL ZUCKER

ART BY FAB CIRAOLO

ART BY CRYSTAL LABS

ARTWORK BY ARTHUR DOYLE

ARTWORK BY JUNK BOY

THE STATE OF THE RETRO SCENE

NewRetroWave — Tue, 03 Jun 2014 20:41:00 +0000

The retro scene has been on an incredible rise in recent
years!! In fact, in just a span of 3
years since NRW formed, the retrowave scene has completely evolved into
something special that no one could have fathomed. Our scene is a completely unique online culture
waiting to take over the world!

The main focus now is not only where our scene is heading to,
but what our scene will be in a few years. With this thought, comes a MAJOR
predicament.

Do we remain underground/ behind the scenes and take over
the movie/ video game soundtrack? Or do we give it our all and get the
retrowave sound into the mainstream charts?

Online buzz vs Physical Buzz

Let’s face it. Most of the retro artists that have emerged
from the scene have mostly been in soundtrack outlets. Notable retro artists to
make it into a MAJOR movie soundtrack include Electric Youth (Drive/ Taken 2)
and College (Drive) as well as Power Glove (Hobo with a Shotgun). These guys
achieved this on an independent level. No majors!!! After this exposure all of
these artists have attained a fair amount of fans and exposure setting up what
seems to be a promising future.

There are many more artists who are soon to be on this road
including LazerHawk, Miami Nights 1984 and Perturbator. Soundtrack exposure
seems to be a certainty when you make music in the retrowave scene. But is this
all we were set out to conquer?!

There is no doubt in our minds that mainstream charts and
full exposure is what the retrowave scene deserves, but most do not think that
is what the retrowave scene needs. Remaining
underground ensures that the scene will not become overrun/ watered down and potentially
destroyed.

However, for this scene to grow, we need our artists to be
able to confidently put out their music and to also go on stage and rock out
the retro synths. The word of mouth from performances is extremely viral and
can set alight in these days. This will only come with mainstream exposure. No
true musician wants to have their music reach a limited crowd. They want the
WORLD to hear their music and spread it around like butter on bread!

A prime example being Com Truise. He is the guiding light
for us in this scene right now. Not only reaching billboard uncharted status,
Com Truise is looking like the closest out of the retro scene to get into the
billboard top 100 and thus worldwide radio. Unlike most artists in this scene,
Com Truises’ primarily focus was on getting his music to a MAJOR level. Most of Com’s buzz was built up independently
via touring and live performances as well as internet buzz.

Right now our scene is in GREAT form and is looking better
that ever. What we want is for emerging artists to actually have a chance to
reach EPIC levels through retrowave. We must expand our culture into other
outlets, if we truly want growth. If not, we can remain a soundtrack community.

Not a bad thing, but we should strive for more.

What are your thoughts?

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NRW

INTRODUCING ….. THE NEW NEWRETROWAVE LOGO!!!!

NewRetroWave — Sat, 04 Aug 2012 13:02:00 +0000

A SPECIAL THANKS TO SBJKT (SUBJECT WORK) FOR HIS AMAZING WORK AND VISION OF THIS NRW LOGO.

SBJKT ALSO CREATED THE MAGNIFICENT INTRO FOR OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL

CHECK OUT MORE OF SBJKT’S WORK HERE – http://sbjkt.tumblr.com/

😉

NRW

80S REVIVAL ALBUM ARTCOVERS COLLECTION – PART 1

NewRetroWave — Sat, 14 Jul 2012 16:47:00 +0000

KEEPING WITH THIS THEME HERE!!

ENJOY

MN84

ANORAAK

LAZERHAWK

ALPHA BOY

MAETHELVIN

SFERRO/ JOHNATRON

COLLEGE

DJ TEN

VALERIE COLLECTIVE

AMINOVA