The synthesizers still echo through the universe!
In Area Orbital’s digital soundspace, we capture the waves that defined the 1980s — and shaped the music of the future.
From New Wave to Synthwave, from neon-noir soundtracks to cyberpunk anthems — tune into lost frequencies and rediscover the sound that once pulsed through urban nights and acid rain-soaked streets.
Press play — and let the retro future surround you.
Synthwave drew inspiration from the legacy of 1980s bands like Rush. Discover how the fusion of progressive rock, New Wave synthesizers and sci-fi atmospheres paved the way for the retrofuturist aesthetic that defines the genre.
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Dave Ball’s sound pulsed like an electric heart.
Between synthesizers and human emotion, he gave soul to the machine.
Here and now — our tribute to the artist who made synthpop rhyme with spirit.
CRT screens, glitch storms, and retro synths: in “Videotheque,” NINA & Ricky Wilde bring pop cyberpunk back to life with a noir pulse and an irresistible beat.
A hypnotic VHS-dream — broadcast straight from the retro-future to your screen!
A special selection of ten Brazilian New Wave tracks to elevate your retro experience. Get ready for nostalgia — and a few great discoveries along the way!
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Syntree launches “Here We Go”, a inventive journey blending heavy riffs, ethereal synthwave, and ‘80s vibes — a debut that opens portals to new sound dimensions.
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A night drive through endless highways, where neon lights and powerful synthesizers capture the spirit of Synthwave and 80s nostalgia
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Relive the golden era of synthpop and the 80s context with the Brazilian band Metrô, which energized young audiences. Danceable pop, full-on synthesizers, and thoughtful lyrics.
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