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Synthwave is modern electronic music inspired by ’80s synth-pop, film scores, arcade games, and neon-soaked nostalgia—and the best way to understand it is to start listening. Try Kavinsky’s “Nightcall” for cinematic atmosphere, The Midnight for soaring pop hooks, or Perturbator…
Video: a-ha – Take On Me (Official Video). “Take On Me” is a-ha’s invitation to take a chance on romance: the singer wants someone who seems hesitant to give him—and the possibility of a relationship—a shot. If you searched “What…
Video: Howard Jones – What Is Love. Howard Jones is far more than the voice behind “Things Can Only Get Better”: he’s a classically trained keyboard player who helped make thoughtful, human-centered synth-pop a fixture of the 1980s. Start with…
Video: deadmau5 Live Stream. Deadmau5 is best experienced through the music first: start with “Strobe,” then try “Ghosts ’n’ Stuff” and “I Remember” to hear how far his sound can stretch. Joel Zimmerman’s blend of progressive house, meticulous production, and…
Video: Nitro Fun – Cheat Codes. Nitro Fun is Gustavo Rangel, a Mexican electronic producer who turns arcade-inspired synths into high-energy EDM with hooks that stick. Start with “New Game,” “Cheat Codes,” and “Final Boss” for his signature chiptune sparkle,…
Morten Harket sang “Take On Me” as the lead vocalist of Norwegian band a-ha. The group’s 1985 re-recording became an international hit, powered by Harket’s soaring chorus and a now-iconic music video that turns a comic-book romance into animated adventure.…
Video: The Story Behind Avicii’s ‘Wake Me Up’. What is the story behind the song “Wake Me Up?” Avicii fused acoustic folk-inspired guitar, Aloe Blacc’s soulful vocals, and electronic dance production to tell a story about feeling lost, growing up,…
Video: Avicii Greatest Hits Full Album 2024 – Avicii Best Songs Playlist 2024 (Full Collection). Avicii was far more than the producer behind “Levels” and “Wake Me Up”: Tim Bergling reshaped electronic pop by joining festival-sized synths with folk, soul,…
Video: The Glitch Mob – Drink the Sea (10 Year Anniversary Full Album Visual). The Glitch Mob is essential listening if you like cinematic synths, muscular bass, and electronic music that feels built for a neon-lit chase scene. Start with…
Video: Depeche Mode – Policy of Truth (Official Video). Depeche Mode are essential listening for anyone interested in synth-pop, electronic music, or dark alternative pop. Start with Violator, then trace the journey backward through Music for the Masses and Black…
