Tag: SYNTHWAVE
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Xeno & Oaklander Announce New Album ‘Via Negativa’
Xeno & Oaklander have announced details of their forthcoming new album Via Negativa (in the doorway light), set for release on November 15th via Dais, and have shared the album’s opening title track and accompanying music video. The eighth and latest slate of refined retro-futuristic synth-pop by Liz Wendelbo and Sean McBride aka Xeno & Oaklander is named after and inspired by “the study of…
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The Mustard – Illusion EP
“Illusion” is an extended play by The Mustard, an excellent quintet based in Bracknell, UK. Consisting of three cleverly assembled and flawlessly performed songs, it represents their debut material, released in 2021. Inspired by so many renowned artists like U2, Coldplay, and Simple Minds, The Mustard delivers some of the best ideas and superb orchestrations…
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Blueprint Tokyo – Blue EP
“Blue” is the latest release by Blueprint Tokyo, an outstanding indie duo based in Oklahoma City. Consisting of five exceptional songs, this marvelous extended play arrives right after “Mission Control,” an excellent single that served as an announcement of this material. For those stumbling upon this outstanding duo for the first time, Blueprint Tokyo combines…
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Her Motives Are Silent – Running
“Running” is the latest EP release by Her Motives Are Silent, a music outlet of Michael Valenzuela, a profoundly creative songwriter, composer, and musician based in Calgary, Canada. It’s his first piece of work this year, serving as an adequate follow-up of “Pieces,” “A Message,” and 22022022,” three excellent compositions released in 2022 that you…
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Last Wars – Escaper LP
“Escaper” is a debut full-length album by Last Wars, an excellent New Jersey-based darkwave outlet Last Wars. Consisting of eight excellent compositions, this marvelous material arrives as an adequate follow-up of “Pale Fire b/w Frail Communion” and “Dust b/w Fools’ Quartet,” two outstanding double singles, and a standalone single “Get Away,” all released in 2021.…
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Cold Cave Share Details For ‘Passion Depression,’ Premiere ‘Siren Song’
Since March, Cold Cave have released a new song on the 15th of each month, culminating in the announcement of their forthcoming album, Passion Depression, on July 15th (album incoming October 15th). Today, Cold Cave have released another album track “Siren Song,” a synth driven dance track of mystery and desire. Formed in 2007 by Wesley Eisold, Cold Cave jump started and…
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Sohodolls Released New Single ‘Territory Of Your Heart’
Sohodolls are taking us on an infectious synthwave ride through deep passions with their new single ‘Territory Of Your Heart.’ The heavy synth-pop song is about an imagined intense relationship between two alphas from different worlds. Having climbed up the viral Billboard charts in recent years via the help of Madonna’s daughter dancing to one of their 00’s tracks…
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Interview: Luke Tangerine & Robson Darker
In this interview, we sit down with Luke Tangerine and Robson Darker, the dynamic duo behind the electrifying single “Magic Moment.” As they gear up for their upcoming release, we dive deep into the creative process behind their music. We explore their approach to songwriting, composing, and producing, and how their unique collaboration brings their…
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Rollin Thorne – Fascinación
“Fascinación” is the latest single by Rollin Thorne, an outstanding Peruvian singer-songwriter. It’s his first piece of work this year, arriving as an adequate follow-up to “Lima-Lisboa,” an excellent full-length album released in 2022, including singles “Lima” and “Sufro. However, you’ll notice many innovations in writing, composing, arranging, and producing. This composition pays homage to…
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Nixer – I Hit The Town And The Town Hit Me Back 12″ EP (Blowtorch Records)
“I Hit The Town And The Town Hit Me Back” by Nixer offers a thrilling blend of synth-driven melodies, uptempo beats, and a pop edge that makes it a stunning listening experience from scratch to finish. Seán Keenan and Simon Gardner, the duo behind Nixer, have crafted a seven-track EP that not only showcases their…
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Luke Tangerine – “Sonic Youth” feat. Ambitstream & Kate Pending
After a short break, a prolific Frankfurt-based multi-instrumentalist, composer, and producer, Luke Tangerine, returns with more exceptional music for your listening pleasures. This time, he has teamed up with Ambitstream, the music outlet of the Ukrainian musician and composer Eugene Kholyavkin based in Las Palmas, Gran Canaria, and Kate Pending, a Berlin-based music producer. “Sonic…
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Bearbonez – Don’t Look Back
“Don’t Look Back” is the latest composition by Bearbonez, a California-based outlet of the songwriter and producer Kyle Hilmoe. It’s his second piece of work in 2024, arriving as an adequate follow-up to “Sandstruck,” another excellent single you should check out as soon as possible. Soundwise, Bearbonez combines so many different but complementary music genres…