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NINA, the German synthpop singer behind “Videotheque”

Videotheque: The Stunning Music Video by NINA and Ricky Wilde

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! ...
Speed of time: A light single-engine plane gliding above a mass of dark clouds.

Velocity and Anxiety: Why Does the Cyberpunk Era Speed Us Up?

We live in the age of urgency. Between futuristic chases and pulsing synth scores, cyberpunk cinema (Matrix, Atomic Blonde) and the synthwave aesthetic reveal how the pressure of time speed our existence. Here comes a critical lens weaving together film, music, and urban philosophy. Step in the full analysis! ...
Marcel CHAOS: the pilot of Area Orbital, at the helm of his synthwave starship console.

Marcel CHAOS: Who is the Editor of Area Orbital?

Marcel CHAOS, editor of Area Orbital, talks about music, cinema and nostalgia in shaping the site — connecting Retrowave with the urban and futuristic culture of the 1980s ...
Virginie, the vocalist of Metrô, a Brazilian synthpop band from the 1980s.

Metrô: Brazilian Synthpop of the 80s

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 ...