Best Synthwave

Miami Vice, airing from 1984 to 1989, revolutionized television with its stylish visuals, pulsating synth soundtrack, and focus on fashion and music. The show followed detectives James 'Sonny' Crocket...

*Feldspar* marked a significant shift for Dev Hynes, blending introspective lyrics with hazy, dreamlike production. The albums lo-fi aesthetic, incorporating elements of R&B, electronic music, and 80s...

Starboy is a critically acclaimed album by The Weeknd, known for its dark and moody soundscapes. It features hit singles like 'Can't Feel My Face' and 'Starboy,' blending R&B with electronic elements...

Magic Sword's 'Lazerpunk' is designed to evoke the feeling of an 80s action movie soundtrack. The album is full of heroic melodies, driving rhythms, and epic soundscapes. Its perfect for workouts, gam...

After Hours, released in 2020, marked a significant stylistic shift for The Weeknd, drawing heavily from 1980s synthwave and new wave influences. The album's dark, atmospheric soundscapes and introspe...

Synth Riders is a VR rhythm game that focuses on flow and movement rather than just hitting targets. Players follow lines of notes, moving their hands in fluid, dance-like motions that feel incredibly...

Cliff Martinez's score for 'Drive' is a stylish and atmospheric work that perfectly complements the film's neo-noir aesthetic. The score's use of synthesizers, drum machines, and electronic effects cr...

Hotline Miami is a high-octane, top-down action game set in a neon-soaked 1980s Miami. The gameplay is brutal, fast, and unforgiving, requiring quick reflexes and careful planning to clear rooms of en...

Automan is a 1980s sci-fi series about a holographic police officer and his human partner. The shows futuristic setting, action-packed sequences, and synth-heavy soundtrack have made it a cult favorit...

Com Truise's 'Galactic Melt' is a nostalgic journey through the sounds of the 1980s, blending synthwave and retrowave aesthetics with dreamy soundscapes. The album's warm sound, driving rhythms, and e...

Panos Cosmatos' 'Beyond the Black Rainbow' is a visually stunning and atmospheric science fiction film made for approximately $2 million. The film follows a young woman held captive in a mysterious in...