Synthwave
/As a hobbyist music producer and fan of electronic music, I have always been drawn to the retro-futuristic sounds of synthwave. With its pulsing beats, soaring synthesizers, and nostalgia, this genre transports me back to the neon-lit world of 1980s pop culture.
The genre’s upbeat, nostalgic sound is so fucking uplifting.
The music’s retro-futuristic aesthetic and accompanying visuals speak to and transport me to a different place. For me, the appeal of synthwave lies in its ability to evoke such powerful emotions.
The drum lines and soaring melodies of synthwave tracks are infectious and energizing, and it’s hard not to feel good when I’m listening to them. For me, synthwave is the perfect pick-me-up when I’m feeling down or need a boost of motivation.
The bursts of sensual basslines help me get through the day. As I listen to the soaring melodies of my favorite synthwave artists, I can’t help but feel a sense of longing for the future that could have been.
But synthwave is more than just a throwback to the past.
It’s a celebration of the future that never was, a world of chrome and neon where robots and humans coexist in harmony. It’s a world where the lines between man and machine are blurred, and anything is possible.
88:88 by Makeup and Vanity Set
Synthwave is more than just a genre of music. It’s a window into a world of endless possibility, where anything can happen. And as a fan, I am grateful to be able to experience it all.
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