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Music genre
Synthwave (also called retrowave, or futuresynth) is an electronic music microgenre that is based predominantly on the music associated with the soundtracks
Synthwave
French YouTube channel and music label
November, she pondered a framed photograph. Shortly after, both she and "Synthwave Boy" disappeared from their respective streams, and their streams were
Lofi_Girl
Music and art genre
extremism. Musically, it is largely instrumental and draws heavily from the synthwave/vaporwave sound palette of nostalgic 1980s-inspired synthesizer music
Fashwave
American dream pop band
New Constellations is an American dream pop and synthwave duo based out of Portland, Oregon. New Constellations was founded by childhood friends Harlee
New_Constellations
American synthwave band
The Midnight is an American synthwave band composed of Atlanta-based singer-songwriter Tyler Lyle and Portland-based Danish producer, songwriter, and
The_Midnight
Subgenre of synthwave
Sovietwave (also styled Soviet wave or Soviet-wave) is a subgenre of synthwave music and accompanying Internet aesthetic which originates from the former
Sovietwave
Greek-American musician (1980–2025)
classic” by the synthwave website NewRetroWave. In 2021, Starcadian released Radio Galaxy, which was named Album of the Year by the synthwave-focused outlet
Starcadian
French electronic music artist
the genre. Hueso appeared alongside various other composers from the synthwave scene, including John Carpenter himself, who also starred in and narrated
Carpenter_Brut
American filmmaker (born 1948)
which explores the origins and growth of the synthwave genre, and features numerous interviews with synthwave artists who cite him and other electronic pioneers
John_Carpenter
American musician and composer (born 1984)
Ludrium. His work as Ludrium leans more toward the broader genres of synthwave and synth-pop, although still retaining some of the progressive stylings
Cody_Carpenter
2022 studio album by the Midnight
Heroes is the fifth studio album by synthwave band The Midnight. It was released on September 9, 2022, by Counter Records. The album includes songs that
Heroes_(The_Midnight_album)
2019 documentary film by Iván Castell
explores the origins and growth of the electronic music genre known as synthwave, charting its rise in popularity from the underground online music scene
The_Rise_of_the_Synths
2020 studio album by the Midnight
Monsters is the fourth studio album by synthwave band The Midnight. It was released on July 10, 2020, by Counter Records. The album was included on AllMusic's
Monsters_(The_Midnight_album)
Music genre from the 1970s and 1980s
internet music-based microgenres such as bloghouse, new rave, chillwave, synthwave, vaporwave, and devocore. During the late 1970s and early 1980s, new wave
New_wave_music
2025 studio album by Perturbator
Age of Aquarius is the sixth studio album by French synthwave musician Perturbator. It was released on 10 October 2025, via Nuclear Blast Records in LP
Age of Aquarius (Perturbator album)
Age_of_Aquarius_(Perturbator_album)
French musician, DJ, record producer and composer (born 1985)
French electro electro alternative R&B trap hip hop electro-industrial synthwave Occupations Disc jockey record producer songwriter composer music programmer
Gesaffelstein
Science fiction subgenre in a futuristic dystopian setting
visual style for her sixth studio album Chromatica (2020). Vaporwave and synthwave are also influenced by cyberpunk. The former has been inspired by one
Cyberpunk
Swedish-American musician and producer (born 1974)
the underground demoscene in Europe, he is best known for his chiptune, synthwave, and nerdcore tracks. Juan Irming was born to Swedish parents on the Spanish
Amplitude_Problem
American music duo
Their music has been characterized as a blend of metal and synthwave, as well as "dark synthwave". Dance with the Dead was formed by two friends Justin Pointer
Dance_with_the_Dead
British synthwave band
Gunship is a British synthwave band formed in 2014 by Dan Haigh and Alex Westaway; they were later joined by drummer Alex Gingell. The group has released
Gunship_(band)
Online musical genre and visual aesthetic
alt-right members embrace synthwave instead of the rock genres traditionally associated with far-right movements, as he felt that synthwave represented the "Whitest
Vaporwave
South African musician and social media personality (born 1983)
success from TikTok to Instagram, hosting POV reels performing unlikely synthwave style covers of Nirvana, Metallica, The Smashing Pumpkins and Green Day
Dreamkid
British musician and producer (born 1989)
1989) is a British singer-songwriter. He is best known for his work with synthwave act FM-84 and subsequent solo releases under his own name. Wride grew
Ollie_Wride
English ambient musician
After that time, Woob's works have gradually shifted towards a more synthwave-oriented sound and adopted a cyberpunk/futuristic imagery. Paul Frankland
Woob
Music genre
University Press. ISBN 978-0-7486-1745-6. Cram, Preston (2019-11-25). "How Synthwave Grew from a Niche '80s Throwback to a Current Phenomenon » PopMatters"
Eurodisco
Extratone Flashcore Splittercore Hauntology Chillwave Hypnagogic pop Synthwave Darksynth Sovietwave Vaporwave Future funk Hardvapour Mallsoft Hip-hop
List of electronic music genres
List_of_electronic_music_genres
Musical artist
stage name Trevor Something, is an American musician known for creating synthwave music. He creates both original music as well as remixed music through
Trevor_Something
2012 video game
variety of music genres, including electronic, techno, vaporwave, and synthwave. Hotline Miami was released in October 2012 for Windows, followed by versions
Hotline_Miami
Swedish electronic musician
Parker is a Swedish electronic musician from Stockholm, known for his synthwave works. Making tracker music during the 1990s, he started making retro
Robert Parker (music producer)
Robert_Parker_(music_producer)
French electronica musician
from the Synthwave scene, including filmmaker John Carpenter who also narrated the film which explored the origins and growth of the synthwave genre. Under
David_Grellier
2019 virtual reality rhythm game
Noah (July 13, 2023). "Synth Riders celebrates 5-year anniversary with Synthwave Essentials 3 collection". GAMINGTREND. Archived from the original on November
Synth_Riders
Subgenre of house music
Cultural origins Early- to mid-1990s, France Derivative forms Nu-disco synthwave electro house Fusion genres French electro Other topics Nu-disco funky
French_house
Record label
Music is an independent record label specializing in heavy metal and synthwave music, based in Helsinki, Finland. Founded in 2011, the label first focused
Blood_Music_(record_label)
American indie pop band
Talia (October 5, 2022). "Cannons hypnotize The Warfield with escapist synthwave, dream pop". The Daily Californian. Levy, Mara (October 15, 2020). "'I
Cannons_(band)
Russian singer-songwriter (born 1995)
Karina Nailevna Morgunova, May 5, 1995, Kazan) is a Russian synthpop, synthwave, postpunk and electroclash singer and songwriter. She has participated
Stereopolina
2024 studio album by Justice
tones, the album ultimately finds its groove through a "watercolour of synthwave" and "pared back French house", culminating in a satisfying fusion. Mason
Hyperdrama
Topics referred to by the same term
Saoirse Ronan, based on the book OutRun (album), a 2013 album by Kavinsky Synthwave, a music genre also called outrun OutRun, a Sega arcade system board Hit
Outrun
American instrumental band
United States Genres Instrumental rock, electronic, ambient, post-rock, synthwave Years active 2001–present Labels Western Vinyl, Magic Bullet, Mush, Hobbledehoy
Lymbyc_Systym
1983 film score by John Carpenter
University. The soundtrack would later play a major role in influencing the synthwave music genre. Some additional songs are featured in the film, including
Halloween_(1978_soundtrack)
American rock band
Christian Crow Petty (vocals). The band's influences come from post-punk, synthwave and R&B. Formed by Jonathon Lopez in 2015, Provoker began as a solo project
Provoker_(band)
Croatian synthwave duo
(sometimes stylized in all lowercase or sentence case) is a Croatian synthwave duo formed in Zagreb in 2012 by Anja Papa and Luka Vidović. Until 2019
Pocket_Palma
German musician (born 1983)
Rise of the Synths, appearing alongside various other composers from the Synthwave scene, including filmmaker John Carpenter who also narrated the film which
Nina_(musician)
2016 single by Deftones
from their eighth studio album, Gore (2016). The song was remixed by synthwave musician Com Truise and released as a single on June 24, 2016. An audio
Prayers_/_Triangles
American singer (born 1998)
acclaim in 2023. Liv.e's most recent solo release was the synth-punk and synthwave-influenced Past Futur.e (2024). In 2025, she formed the supergroup GENA
Liv.e
American electronic music project
Ships in the Night (stylized as Ships In The Night) is a solo electronic, synthwave music project created by Alethea Leventhal based in Charlottesville, Virginia
Ships_in_the_Night_(musician)
Subgenre of hip hop and trap music
Dance Subgenre That's Taking Off". Billboard. Retrieved April 2, 2023. "Synthwave car culture: A new wave of automotive enthusiasts". Hagerty Media. May
Phonk
1986 video game
arcade industry's recovery, and providing the name for a subgenre of synthwave. It was followed by several sequels, beginning with Turbo OutRun in 1989
Out_Run
2018 studio album by The Midnight
Kids is the third studio album by synthwave band The Midnight. It was released independently on September 21, 2018. The album was publicly teased in a
Kids_(The_Midnight_album)
American pop musical group
Angeles, California. They are known for their blend of psychedelic and synthwave sounds weaving in indie rock elements, jazz chords, Latin beats, and smooth
Inner_Wave
French musician
Rise of the Synths, appearing alongside various other composers from the synthwave scene, including filmmaker John Carpenter, who also narrated the film
Perturbator
2020 single by Taemin
Gonna Dance Again, on September 7, 2020, through SM Entertainment. A synthwave song with Stockholm syndrome-themed lyrics, "Criminal" was written by
Criminal_(Taemin_song)
2015 soundtrack album
by Universal Music Sweden on July 8, 2015. It was composed by Swedish synthwave musicians Mitch Murder and Lost Years, with additional music by Patrik
Kung_Fury_(soundtrack)
The discography of American synthwave musician Com Truise consists of three studio albums, two compilation albums, eight music videos, four extended plays
Com_Truise_discography
Dutch electronic musician (born 1983)
is a Dutch electronic musician from Eindhoven, producing music in the synthwave genre. His debut album, Childhood Memories, was released in 2014, and
Timecop1983
Swedish electronic musician (born 1980)
from Stockholm, known as one of the many artists that popularized the synthwave genre. His first EP, After Hours, was released in 2009, followed by Current
Mitch_Murder
French singer
(age 24) Nantes, France Origin Nantes, France Genres Electropop Synthpop Synthwave Occupations Singer songwriter producer composer musician Instruments Vocals
Matthieu_Reynaud
2016 single by Notaker
Cataclysm Released 22 April 2016 (2016-04-22) Recorded 2016 Genre New beat synthwave Length 5:55 Label Monstercat Songwriter David Notaker Producer David Notaker
Infinite_(Notaker_song)
2022 studio album by Djo
departure from his previous psychedelic rock sound, Decide is a synth-pop, synthwave, and alt-pop album. The lyrical content focuses on Keery's reflections
Decide_(album)
Canadian musician (born 2002)
Origin Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada Genres Indie rock post-punk synthwave punk rock punk rap garage rock new wave emo Occupations Singer songwriter
Ekkstacy
French DJ and record producer (1975–2026)
Singles Chart. Christopher Higgins (29 July 2014). "The 7 Most Essential Synthwave Artists". Nerdglow.com. Archived from the original on 25 September 2016
Kavinsky
2018 synthwave song by Notaker
Released 17 September 2018 (2018-09-17) Recorded 2018 Genre New beat synthwave Length 4:54 Label Monstercat Producer David Nothaker Notaker singles chronology
The_Storm_(Notaker_song)
Musical artist
electro-industrial, goth electro, punk electro, electronic rock, metal, and synthwave. It best fits in the alternative music category. When spoken out loud
I_Ya_Toyah
American singer-songwriter, record producer, & DJ (born 1992)
in Los Angeles, California. His music style is described as a blend of synthwave, synthpop, new wave, witch house, and dark wave genres, and has been said
Mr.Kitty
Musical artist
Keenhouse, he produces electronic music covering a wide spectrum including synthwave ambient and house music. As a writer, arranger, and producer Ken Rangkuty
Ken_Rangkuty
Swedish electronic musician
professionally as Waveshaper, is a Swedish electronic musician specialising in synthwave. Inspired by artists like Jean-Michel Jarre, Kraftwerk and Daft Punk,
Waveshaper_(musician)
British singer (born 1992)
lockdowns. Crash was dubbed a synth-pop and 1980s pop album with hints of synthwave, Eurodance, hard funk, swingbeat, bubblegum pop, Italo disco and indie
Charli_XCX
Music genre in which the synthesizer is the main instrument
synth-pop and synthwave songs from singers such as the Weeknd who gained success on international music charts. "Blinding Lights", a synthwave song by the
Synth-pop
Canadian rock band
TWRP (disemvoweling of twerp), formerly known as Tupper Ware Remix Party, is a Canadian rock band originally from Halifax, Nova Scotia. Founded in 2007
TWRP_(band)
Music genre
Italy Derivative forms Eurobeat Italo house Italo dance electroclash synthwave space disco vaporwave Other topics List of artists and songs Afro/cosmic
Italo_disco
British electronic music duo
2024. The album was noted for its introspective themes, and its blend of synthwave, dark wave, and electronic pop. Critics have highlighted Apollo’s exploration
Maximum_Love
Design element borrowed from original medium
verification] Skeuomorphic design is frequently incorporated in retrowave or synthwave illustrations. Skeuomorphic design is closely linked with metamodernism
Skeuomorph
Musical artist
In addition co-founder, producer and songwriter of 2020 established synthwave project FHE. As FHE he has released popular singles such as the Haddaway
Paul_Keenan_(songwriter)
2023 studio album by Veil of Maya
recorded for it. On April 20, 2022, Veil of Maya released the first single "Synthwave Vegan". On September 14, the band completed tracking the effort and have
Mother_(Veil_of_Maya_album)
Racing game series by Sega
Suzuki Sega AM2 Sumo Digital Related F355 Challenge Ferrari 575M Maranello Ferrari Testarossa Synthwave Rad Mobile Cool Riders Sega OutRun system board
OutRun_(series)
2010 single by Kavinsky
2022. Retrieved 11 December 2018. Cram, Preston (25 November 2019). "How Synthwave Grew from a Niche '80s Throwback to a Current Phenomenon". Popmatters
Nightcall_(song)
British music journalist (born 1951)
British and French press, most notably The Guardian. He is the father of synthwave musician James Kent, best known as Perturbator. The Dark Stuff: Selected
Nick_Kent
South Korean boy band
varied influences, including Middle Eastern, indie pop, tropical house, synthwave, and trap-infused slow tempos. Members of the group actively participate
Ateez
from a Black Widow Regime Music Group Justice Hyperdrama French house, synthwave Ed Banger, Because Kyp Harness Kick the Dust Kyshona Legacy Lost Dog Street
List_of_2024_albums
Canadian synthpop duo
Electric Youth is a Canadian synth-pop duo from Toronto, Ontario consisting of Bronwyn Griffin (vocals, songwriter) and Austin Garrick (producer, songwriter
Electric_Youth_(band)
Humorous muddled words
spoonerism of the name of the American politician Mitt Romney. American synthwave musician Com Truise's name is a spoonerism of the name of American actor
Spoonerism
American rapper (born 1989)
released on August 22, 2025. In July 2026, Tyga released Starface, a 1980s synthwave, pop, and disco-influenced album. During the album's promotional run,
Tyga
American action drama film by Nicolas Winding Refn
bluntly descriptive titles. The film's iconic opening credits feature the synthwave track 'Nightcall' by French electronic musician Kavinsky. Drive (Original
Drive_(2011_film)
2019 EP by Rey Pila
Sonic Ranch Studios (Tornillo, Texas) Genres Indie rock, electronic rock, synthwave Length 21:34 Label Arts & Crafts México Producers Diego Solórzano, Ricardo
Lucky_No._7
2026 compilation album by various artists
June 2026 and features artists from the alternative rock, rock, metal, synthwave, and indie music scenes performing covers of songs from the Smashing Pumpkins'
Sending Hearts to All My Dearies: A Tribute to the Smashing Pumpkins
Sending_Hearts_to_All_My_Dearies:_A_Tribute_to_the_Smashing_Pumpkins
2021 video game
Hammond B3 organ, a vibraphone, a clavinet, and a mellotron for the music. Synthwave music was also included; Salta used a theremin and a EMS Synthi AKS synthesizer
Deathloop
Canadian musician and actress (born 1987)
Dana Jean Phoenix (born January 30, 1987) is a Canadian synthwave singer-songwriter and musical theatre actress. She is also a vocalist in the Juno-nominated
Dana_Jean_Phoenix
Norwegian guitarist
majority of the album's songs. In 2020, he released his eponymous electronic/synthwave project Bergeton's first album, Miami Murder. In the following year, Iversen
Morten_Bergeton_Iversen
American metalcore band
final of what they call "The Quarantine Experiments" in the form of a synthwave-edition of their song "Voices". On August 20, the band released a new
Motionless_in_White
American singer and songwriter (born 1996)
Slayyyter shifted dramatically to a more mainstream and cinematic 1980s synthwave and synthpop-driven electropop and dark industrial club sound with nu-disco
Slayyyter
2026 single by UMFELD
Strike, and Black Box. The Synthwave Rework was produced in a synthpop style from the 1980s, making use of retro synthwave aesthetics. Contrary to the
We_Are_the_World_United
17, 1989 (age 36) Kharkiv, Ukraine Origin Kyiv, Ukraine Genres Techno, Synthwave Occupations Disc jockey, Record producer, Singer, Military serviceman
Detcom
American musical duo
Origin New York, New York Genres Art pop darkwave electropop synth-pop synthwave Years active 2016-present Labels Italians Do It Better, OTRONA Members
Mothermary
Musical artist
significant change in her musical style towards that of synthpop and synthwave, with more of a retro synth-based sound on her tracks, often similar to
Laurel_(musician)
Genre of music
trapwave (or hardwave) emerged also in late 2010s that fuses trap music with synthwave.[citation needed] "What is Twerk Music? | 100 BPM Trap - Bounce Music
EDM_trap_music
Swedish electronic music group
sub-genre of chiptune, but has deviated into other territories such as synthwave and EDM. Much of their inspiration comes from classic retro video game
Dunderpatrullen
2023 single by VØJ and Narvent
included in an album of the same name. "Memory Reboot" is primarily a synthwave track, with elements of retrowave. It contains traces of phonk and cinematic
Memory_Reboot
Hybrid genre of fiction, combining film noir and science fiction
(2010) from America. Arthouse action film New Hollywood Dystopian fiction Synthwave Art film Minimalist and maximalist cinema Postmodernist film Neo-noir
Tech_noir
British musician
writer and visual effects artist. He is best known as co-founder of synthwave band Gunship and as the bass player in the English rock band Fightstar
Dan_Haigh
2007 studio album by Chromatics
Recorded Summer 2007 Studio Suite 304 (Portland, Oregon) Genres Synth-pop, synthwave, dream pop, Italo disco Length 58:04 (Original) 79:32 (Deluxe Edition)
Night_Drive_(album)
Filipino synthwave pop band
Brisom is a synthwave pop band from Manila, Philippines. Formed in 2013, it is composed of Brian Sombero on vocals, guitars and synths, Timothy Abbott
Brisom
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