Random synthwave songs

[funky]

Synthwave, nu-wave, synth-pop, whatever the kids are calling it

Big acts like The Weeknd are still keeping it en vogue but a lot of indie-pop groups are releasing some good stuff too.

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I quite like this

 

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And this

 

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Still listening to this... the 2nd best album of 2020 (after Jessie obvs). Wall to wall synthwave

 

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I thought this was great from his last album/EP

 

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[AGinAg (37)]

Don't waste them, ASFM gags for synthwave!

 

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This new artists has done some nice stuff... she reminds me of Shura, Ralph etc

 

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Don't waste them, ASFM gags for synthwave!

I was just thinking that. But I want moopy to share some. I honestly can't get enough.

 

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@Jark @FetchFugly @RJN @Dance Witch Abortion @POP! get involved

 

[ButterTart]

I've gone synthwave before, but I've got another one up my sleeve for further down the line which I'll not share now.

If you like the rockier end of the spectrum, I evangelise about LeBrock at every opportunity.

 

[Kate]

Don't waste them, ASFM gags for synthwave!

I was gonna say! But will watch with interest

 

[funky]

Of course I went synthwave for my first ASFM and finished Top 5 I think.

This is still one of the greatest songs I've EVER HEARD

 

[funky]

I've gone synthwave before, but I've got another one up my sleeve for further down the line which I'll not share now.

If you like the rockier end of the spectrum, I evangelise about LeBrock at every opportunity.

did (80s) Van Halen and Whitesnake have a baby?

 

[ButterTart]

Here's one I've turned down for ASFM too many times, so I might as well use it here since I know it'll forever be a reserve otherwise.

 

[funky]

I think the genre is pretty broad because synthwave can be rock AND R&B.

 

[funky]

Here's one I've turned down for ASFM too many times, so I might as well use it here since I know it'll forever be a reserve otherwise.

I INSTANTLY LOVE THAT

 

[Devil]

I quite like this

This is bloody fantastic. MORE PLEASE sir.

 

[ButterTart]

I INSTANTLY LOVE THAT

I may have made a terrible mistake not using that for ASFM

 

[funky]

@ButterTart have you tried Arizona? More poppy than rocky but definitely indie pop. Their recent album was wall to wall synthwave. A bit samey in places but the best songs are superb. My favourite was "Trouble"

 

[RJN]

Well I need to listen to ALL OF THESE after work. I can't think of any off the top of my head, but I will add when I do

 

[RJN]

Does this count?

 

[Kate]

Here's something fun from some people I know.

 

[Devil]

Loving that Indigo one BT, very up my alley

 

[ButterTart]

@ButterTart have you tried Arizona? More poppy than rocky but definitely indie pop. Their recent album was wall to wall synthwave. A bit samey in places but the best songs are superb. My favourite was "Trouble"

No, but I'm about to dive in now

Cheers for the recommendation!

 

[funky]

This is bloody fantastic. MORE PLEASE sir.

I've only just discovered these. They have a new album coming out but it's like album #4 or something! You can tell from their album covers that they embrace the genre completely. I'd check them out.

 

[Devil]

Arizona’s Freaking Out remixed by Matoma is one of last years fave chez Devil now it’s been mentioned

 

[ButterTart]

This is proper chilled out.

 

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Does this count?

I FUCKING LOVE ST LUCIA

and this is spoiling one of my discoveries for my lockdown countdown - they're in the Top Ten. I really should have finished that.

 

[RJN]

I FUCKING LOVE ST LUCIA

and this is spoiling one of my discoveries for my lockdown countdown - they're in the Top Ten. I really should have finished that.

Me too! I had never heard of them, but then I saw them opening for Ellie Goulding when I was in high school, and I LOVED them, especially that song

 

[funky]

Everyone who likes 80s synth pop / nu wave really needs to investigate St Lucia. As long as they don't mind a male vocal, mind.

I think they've quietly influenced a lot of bands to update their sound with recent albums - Friendly Fires spring to mind.

 

[RJN]

I love Friendly Fires too

 

[funky]

Here's something fun from some people I know.

that's very post-punk end of the spectrum. But it still counts!

 

[Devil]

She’s been mentioned here prior but I love me a bit of Hatchie

 

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I was gonna put this in ASFM but the lyrics are shite, so it can go here. It's still catchy AF

 

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Obviously Fickle Friends and Pale Waves need to be mentioned here, but I assume everyone knows them.

 

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Fenech-Soler were in my lockdown countdown also with this, which is still absolutely GLORIOUS

 

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From the most recent ASFM courtesy of @Ill Advised and is, IMO, one of the best songs of the last decade

 

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That's enough from me for now until something new pops up. I want some recommendations people!

 

[Kate]

I've just remembered an excellent recent-ish bleeper but I'm saving it for an ASFM