GosT

GosT makes some of the most brutal… eh… I don't know what you would call it, still… Synth Wave? If it's anything, it's totally genre-crushing, sweet oblivion techno with a massive snare or clap, wipping you around like a brutal domina.

Very possessed by God knows what, GosT's S/T roams free and is a fine mixture of Death Metal effects and French House beats. This is a beast of an EP, neatly processed through a mixture of obscure machinery and spit out on the streets of annihilation. Start growling!

The EP is released by Girlfriend Records, however you can grab GosT's S/T EP ltd. edition tape/shirt package directly from his own BandCamp. Horns up! http://gost1980s.bandcamp.com

Phaserland

Phaserland, whom we can best remember for making an awesome contribution to Retro Promenade's 'It's Christmas Time', just released his album on the up and coming Wave Runner Records. He really takes us on quite a trip here, total space cadet style, flight of the eagle that lands on a mysterious island including dark swamps and a complimentary beach. The dream-away type of place where even robots, aliens and natives join the party... Welcome to Phaserland!

Vector Hold

Vectors! Everywhere! Now hold it… Go! Heavy phasers grab hold of you when mechanized, indrustialised sounds hit the reverbed walls in a doom-like sweatbreaking dreamscape. The ooze is leaking like battary acid. So join us, it's Vector Hold banging on all cylinders with his latest release for Aphasia Records.

It's Christmas Time

It's that time drunk uncles are excused. Times of celebrating a new born king and the unification of popstars in Band Aid formations. It's that time where the homeless get candy and orphans go iceskating. Times of cold and darkness, filled with colour and warmth. It's eggnog o'clock. People in knitted reindeer-baring sweaters are door-to-door carolling because 'It's Christmas Time'

Harking heralding angels, Retro Promenade gives us a massive Christmas inspired compilation with artist such as Palm Highway Chase, Plaisance, The Boy & Sister Alma, and many more. It's an epic voyage, a 28-track long journey best ridden on a sleigh, cruising through a snowy landscape, guided by that one magical big star. Not only is this a 80's inspired Christmas music compilation, this release comes with a special 30-page artist profile magazine on paper and pdf and is a great introduction to some outstanding artists in the scene.

1. The Boy & Sister Alma - Hear The Sounds 05:41
2. OGRE - Enter The Sleigher 02:48
3. Tommy - Winter Mornings 04:18
4. Les Chic Voltage - '80 VOGLIA DI NATALE 02:52
5. Plaisance - Green Trees & White Snow 04:17
6. Laurence McFunk - McFunk LIVE at Nakatomi Tower Dec 24 1988 06:09
7. Timecop1983 - Mistletoe Fantasies 04:12
8. Vincenzo Salvia - White Nocturne 03:48
9. Who Ha - Merry Making (Instrumental Teaser) 03:12
10. Fixions - Cyber Solstice 05:40
11. New Arcades - Through The Window 04:22
12. Sam Häggblad - This Christmas Night 04:11
13. Danger Mode - Santa's Slay Ride 03:17
14. Spacious Sweep - Christmas Night 03:26
15. The Sweeps - Golden 04:41
16. Palm Highway Chase - Letterman 06:47
17. Discoballistic feat Tiana - Angel's Lullaby 03:56
18. MoweLan feat The Guild - Colored Lights 03:44
19. Epoch - Novaya 05:02
20. Atrey - After The Unknown 03:55
21. Diana Gitallog & Pacifico - Snowy Palms 05:33
22. Phaserland - Red, Green, & Jolly 05:28
23. Tero - Past To Presents 04:10
24. Bobby Outro - Holiday Celebration In Every Nation 05:04
25. Mr Maen - Jolly Funk 04:14
26. September 87 - The Workshop 04:28
27. Moustache Machine - Artic Skies 06:20
28. Batch Sound - Crashmas Present 06:37

Grooveworthy

One of the artists that left a deep impression on us lately has been Grooveworthy from Edmonton, Alberta. His tale-telling gems have a versatile approach and breath a world of mystery and wonder. Third eye open, on his latest track he takes us to Giza, a highly magical place on Earth, where the bridges between reality and the underworld get traversed in a fantastic audio journey.


In awaitance for his upcoming Information Age EP, we've added some unreleased Grooveworthy tunes to the equation such as ultra-groovy 'Hot Unicorn Forrest', 'Let's Get Outta Here, Baby' and his recent contribution 'Amor Sanguinis' from the 'Miami Cannibal Massacre' compilation (available here).

Lueur Verte

Aphasia's spearhead Lueur Verte gathers all the ions, molecules and atoms in order to materialise his debut 'Crystalica' EP. Stars align above the horizon on a zenith of six corresponding songs while wicked crystallizations take shape in long, epic voyages of melodies that suggest he might be hiding a rock of kryptonite under his bed.

Sellorekt/LA Dreams

The harderst working man in the synthwave bussiness must be Sellorekt/LA Dreams (he works so hard he needs just more than one name). His new 6 track EP called 'The Adventure Begins' sees him take off from Cape Canaveral into infinity and beyond. Cruisin' through the airwaves of forgotten nostalgic frequencies — it's not just any space mission really, more like a romantic flight to the stars with no holding back, pounding deep chords and swinging guitar licks.

Cobra Copter

Cobra Copter keeps dropping bomb after bomb. We're highly excited about this new yet mysterious name that keeps bringing us some great action packed gems. Filled with suspence and nostalgia, CC is swerving above the city and hangs in there to let his commandos parachute down into downtown metropolis. Here's a selection of some of his greatest tracks so far:

Cougar Synth

Cougar Synth is not only one of the best names in the current 80s synth wave scene, they also bring an easy breeze to the table that is totally hoods-down. Waving you a salute by the beach boulevard, they are catching a ride with none other than Palm /l\ Highway Chase and cruise into the night guided by the constellation of sweet synth dreams. Here's a selection of GS tunes, starting of with their brand new PHC collaboration.

Halloween Massacre 2013

This year's Halloween has been unbelievable when it comes to rad music coming out. Here's an update on what you might have missed.

We start out with our very own compilation. The Miami Cannibal Massacre is the compiled work of 80s horror synthwave music with a variety of tracks, spanning over two hours of bone chilling music. Serving as a metaphorical onslaught, this is the ultimate soundtrack to the imaginary and features an international line-up of over 25 artists such as Power Glove, Vincenzo Salvia, Arc Neon, Carpenter Brut, Gost, Diana Gitallog, and many more. Besides music this compilation includes original hand-drawn artwork by Master Control Program.


…and if this isn't enough, here's what else has been cooking in the scene.

Dance With The Dead - Out of Body

NewRetroWave - Crypt EP (Various Artist Compilation)

Protector 101 - Black Friday 2: Blood Money (The UNCUT Version) (OST)

Synthetix.FM - Synthetix.FM Rhythm Vivisection Halloween Mixtape 2013 (Various Artist Compilation) (Mixtape)

Stellar Dreams - Audiolove EP

Stellar Dreams & Who Ha - Terror Street

Dallas Campbell Music & Kalax - The Quest

Gost & BEATBOX MACHINERY - The vs series vol.6