After teasing us with promises of a retro-infused record inspired by the works of classic horror directors, CHVRCHES have finally released their fourth studio album Screen Violence. Though the band’s overall career arguably places them in firmly the ‘Synthpop’ category rather than anywhere near the Retrowave
At 1980's brilliant sophomore release "Late Night Calls" dropped last week, and so far the response from fans has been amazing. "Late Night Calls" blew out the top spot on the bandcamp charts for retrowave - but also managed to scrape the sun with the
Some sad news has struck the Retrowave scene today, as electropop powerhouse Chromatics have just announced their separation after a successful 20-year run. The announcement was relayed on Instagram in a post signed by Ruth Radelet, Adam Miller and Nat Walker. Though the post did
The Godfather of horror John Carpenter has teamed up with Glaswegian Synthpop act CHVRCHES for a remix of their newest single ‘Good Girls’. The (somewhat unlikely) collaboration came into fruition as part of the promotion of CHVRCHES’ upcoming fourth album Screen Violence. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ypUwRjH9sAU https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=du4kNAyjVCg In turn, the band
Wolf Club is back for the second time this summer with the stunning synthpop / synthwave / indie rock masterpiece, "Just Drive (Part 2)!" We've been incredibly excited for this release since we learned it was coming this summer - and it looks like we
At 1980 is set to release their latest synthwave / synthpop bombshell "Late Night Calls" next week on August 6th. But don't wait until then - preorders for physicals are already up and running out of stock! At 1980's Beginnings in Synthwave / Synthpop At 1980 is
The lush and dreamy synthwave classic "Sophie Teenage Dream" from Morgan Willis is back! A brand new collectors edition just dropped over on the NRW bandcamp page - a much-needed release as the original pressings are currently going for nearly $100 on Discogs! According to
The absolute legend Timecop1983 has returned to patrol our hearts with "Faded Touch!" This beautifully nostalgic album is catchy and heartfelt, pumping out what may be Timecop1983's most moving album to date. It's been three long years since Timecop1983's last full length, with the darker "Night Drive"
I can’t describe the sheer excitement I felt when I saw W O L F C L U B’s album announcement for Just Drive Pt. 1! Imagine my luck when I was assigned to review it and contextualize its incredible theme of everything heartbreak, sunsets,
Synth-fam, it’s that time of year. The end of 2020 is nigh. We’re leaving it behind on a high note and looking back on the community we’ve built together. We all love our die-hard classics, our fan favorites, and trustworthy Go-To’s that we set on
The synthwave queen NINA is back with her sophomore album, "Synthian!" Filled with sensational vocals and perfectly produced synths (courtesy of Oscillian, Richard X, Ricky Wilde and Till Wild,) "Synthian" is stunning synthpop and dreamwave release. We featured the fantastic single, "Automatic Call" back on our youtube
After their fantastic 2019 album "Electric Dreams," Berlin-based Siamese Youth is back with a tasty new single, "Take On Me Too!" "Take On Me Too" is the first single from another album in the works - planned to release some time in 2021 on NRW Records. This