Music consumption in the 21st century is unrecognisable to previous generations, with huge shifts in the spaces we associate with musical styles and their organic creation. In the ’80s, the places you ...

Despite its retro fetishism and insular network of artists, the so-called synthwave genre, a future-focused sound undeniably indebted to the pop culture of the Reagan era, is pulsing forward with a ...

Synthwave has lots of offer: danceable beats, unstoppable grooves, retro-futuristic nostalgia and hooks that are catchier than herpagonnasyphilaids. But if you’re really into the stuff I’ll bet it’s ...

Sam Ash has released its 2025 guide to synthesizers for synthwave music. The resource explores recommended models like the Sequential Take 5, Roland JD-Xi, and Nord Lead A1, assisting musicians in ...

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