MODERNS ARE QUICKLY BECOMING THE ONES TO WATCH – NRW EXCLUSIVE!

NewRetroWave — Wed, 24 Sep 2014 16:37:00 +0000

You may have heard Tripped or Over Again—two really rad tracks by
MODERNS featured here on NRW’s enormous YouTube channel. I’m looking to hear
more voices from artists in this scene, providing more definition and clarity
as synthwave discovers itself and what it’s capable of as it goes along.

I got a chance to talk a bit with Alan Oakes and Christopher Fudurich, the duo
that is, MODERNS…

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Thanks for doing this Q+A! As a lover of the synthwave community, I believe
hearing from artists is a huge part of shaping the genre and scene as it
matures.

ALAN: Thank you for the opportunity

CHRISTOPHER: You’re welcome. Hello!

Why MODERNS? Any background to the name?

ALAN: The MODERNS name goes with
the “Future Modernism” idea which was a recurring theme during the
80’s in synth music and the cyberpunk world. The music is heavily influenced by
those genres, so it seemed fitting.

CHRISTOPHER: Yes, which works out nice since I equate the
music with that of a clean, linear mid-century architecture style. I like architecture.

How do you guys view or position yourselves in the synth scene? Or
do you consider yourself electro-pop?

ALAN: The music is primarily
synth-based while the songs do have some pop structures. We could generalize
MODERNS as a Synthwave, Synthpop, or an Electro act, but I like the idea of
keeping the lines blurred. It keeps things interesting.

CHRISTOPHER: Blurred Lines? I’m happy with making music and sounds and
hopefully whoever likes it, likes it regardless of scene or whatever labels it
gets stuck with. Honestly, I like so
many different types of music from all over the place, I think our music is just
going to kinda go with whatever we are feeling or inspired by at the time.

Knowing you both have background with bands and music, why such a
strong draw to synthwave?

Are you both pulled to that nostalgic 80’s/90’s zone that many of
us millennial RetroWave fans are?

ALAN: It’s partly nostalgic, I must
admit. The music and bands from that era are the reason I wanted to become a
musician in the first place. But I must say I’m also inspired by today’s
Synthwave artists. Some of the more progressive artists are doing really
exciting things with their music.

CHRISTOPHER: Totally nostalgic. And synthesizers are cool. I really, really like synthesizers as
well. Yeah… I want to grab all that
80s stuff up and wrap it around me like a warm blanket. I’m on the last season of Miami Vice on
Netflix.

How did you get started with this five-track EP?

ALAN: I don’t really consider
it an EP at the moment. We’ve been
adding songs to our catalogue track by track over the last few months. We’re
working on a proper release.

CHRISTOPHER: It’s more of a collection of songs that
started with a track I had laying around and Alan had a vocal melody from a
tune he wrote. His track was used for
something else and so we put the orphaned melody on to this track idea and really
liked the result. So we decided to see
what else was floating around and finished writing a few more tracks. We have too many ideas we like and just keep
writing and finishing them off. I def
think putting a proper “album” together is close.

I just heard your new track, Atlantic Sudden. MODERNS are
producing sounds more pop than electronic. An opportunity area of synth that’s
perhaps ripe and untried. Do you guys see yourselves as aligned with the
aesthetic of someone like Trevor Something? Or anyone?

ALAN: I’m a big fan of the retro
scene. Each artist adds their own touch to the genre which is one of the
reasons why I’m such a big fan. We all have that main sound in common which is
where our similarities end. Whichever direction we take that sound is up to us.
I think it’s exciting.

CHRISTOPHER: I’m waiting to get into dark gothic
minimalist. Not really. (Kinda).
We’ve added this singer Rosie into the mix and she is on Atlantic Sudden
a bit. The next track we’re putting
together, she sings herself. I can’t
align us to anything else, really, but I’m sure there will be similarities to
others here and there. We’re creating
whatever we find pleasing and enjoyable to us, so some might be pop oriented
and some will be instrumental. All will be
electronic. No horn sections in our
future.

You guys have a great sort of 80s synthpop wave sound. I’m always
pondering the notion of synth artists playing more live shows. Any plans?

ALAN: Yes, definitely! I would love
to see more Synthwave artists take their music to the stage. I had the honor of
performing with Arcade High and ‪Bourgeoisie earlier this year. It was an
amazing show! We need more of that!

CHRISTOPHER:
OH man… I’m really into the live thing.
I’ve been out touring doing FOH and really want to put together a great
sounding and looking show. That idea
makes me happy. Any electronic visual
artists out there want to do something?

Thanks for talking with me! Looking forward to new releases from
you guys. Any final words?

Alan: Thank you. We’re excited to
share more music with you.

Christopher: Thanks!
I am happy and humbled people are interested in what we are creating.

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Stay connected with MODERNS

https://moderns.bandcamp.com/album/moderns

http://moderns.la/

– Andy Chandler

GET READY FOR TEMPLECON RETRO LOVERS!

NewRetroWave — Tue, 14 Jan 2014 21:30:00 +0000

Listen up folks

Three MAJOR retrowave/synthwave bands are lined up for this EPIC event. Look closely!

Yup. Arcade High, Bourgeoisie and Let Em Riot are all confirmed to rock the arena!!

The Retrowave event with the three bands that are currently performing can be found on the Templecon website here: http://www.templecon.org/14/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=636:retrowave-the-year-is-1984-and-there-is-no-escape-featuring-performances-by-arcade-high-bourge. oisie-and-let-em-riot&catid=68

There will also be a Cyberpunk-themed “Black Ice Ball” featuring three different DJs.

The TempleCon Facebook page can be found here: https://www.facebook.com/TempleCon

The TempleCon event on Facebook can be found here: https://www.facebook.com/events/404089643028035/?source=1

This event will be held at “The Crowne Plaza in Rhode Island. Please click the provided links for more information on travel and performances.

NRW

ARCADE HIGH IS A BEAST!

NewRetroWave — Wed, 13 Mar 2013 23:16:00 +0000

ENJOY THIS SMOOTH REMIX TO LET EM RIOT’S – “SAT WHAT YOU NEED TO SAY”

TOO GOOOD!

😉

NRW

NEW JUST IN – LET EM RIOT SIGNS TO ELECTRONIC

NewRetroWave — Sat, 06 Oct 2012 23:48:00 +0000

THIS INFO WAS TAKEN DIRECTLY FROM LET EM RIOTS WEBSITE POST

I am so excited to announce today that Let Em Riot has signed to London based Blog/Record Label, Electronic Rumors. Preparation has begun for the release of Let Em Riot’s recently completed EP entitled “/wave” (Slash Wave), which is due out this Fall.

THIS IS GREAT NEWS AND WE ARE VERY HAPPY FOR LET EM RIOT!!! ABOVE IS THE ACTUAL COVER FOR THE SLASHWAVE EP SET TO BE RELEASED ON THE NEW LABEL SOMETIME THIS OCT/NOV.

HERE ARE THE OFFICIAL TRACKLISTINGS

1. Don’t Stop Running
2. Lovers and Losers
3. The Glass Moon
4. Foreigners
5. The Revenant

TH THE ARTWORK WAS CREATED BY NONE OTHER THAN SBJKT. THIS DUDE IS BEASTLY FOR THIS ONE!!

SUPPORT LET EM RIOT – https://twitter.com/letemriot

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MODERNS ARE QUICKLY BECOMING THE ONES TO WATCH – NRW EXCLUSIVE!

GET READY FOR TEMPLECON RETRO LOVERS!

ARCADE HIGH IS A BEAST!

NEW JUST IN – LET EM RIOT SIGNS TO ELECTRONIC