The Boom of Retro-Wave Romantic Music: Nostalgia and Synthesizers in Love
Written by @RetroWavesFM on May 23, 2016
Retro-wave romantic music is gaining traction on the current scene, fusing the warmth of 80s ballads with synthwave’s signature synthesizers and electronic beats. Inspired by artists like Bryan Ferry, Roxette, Air Supply and Foreigner, new musicians are bringing back that nostalgic sound, but with modern production.
Bands and soloists like The Midnight, FM-84, Timecop1983 and Jessie Frye have incorporated romantic lyrics and sentimental arrangements into their compositions, evoking a sonic journey that transports straight to an 80s movie. Songs with lyrics about impossible loves, melancholic farewells and nights under neon have captured a global audience that yearns for the retro aesthetic and pure emotion of those decades.
In addition, the influence of cinema and video games has boosted this genre. Films like Drive and Blade Runner 2049, along with video games like Cyberpunk 2077 and Outrun, have helped cement the retro-wave aesthetic, making it the perfect accompaniment to romance stories in futuristic worlds with an 80s feel.
“Synthwave is the soundtrack to a love that is never forgotten, that is trapped in time,” says André Gutiérrez, a music producer and retro sound specialist. “The combination of melancholic melodies with deep bass and immersive synths creates a unique sensory experience.” retrowavesfm
