‘Retrofuturistic, emotive, cinematic’ | Interview with Lost Tapes of 88

Loss, memory, and the healing power of synthwave. Driven by raw emotion and retrofuturistic soundscapes, Lost Tapes of 88 transforms tragedy into art.

kinetic theory, Pt. II | Interview with Martin Rott

Back then, we couldn’t get enough of Kinetic Theory, it was easily one of our favorite tracks of the year. Now, Martin Rott is back with Part II.

‘Cinematic. Ethereal. Industrial.’ | Interview with Kai Moa

Kai Moa delivers a powerful second single with “L = ∅.” A cinematic track packed with gritty textures, massive energy, and epic, wall-of-sound synths.

‘Questioning, Feeling, Exploring’ | Interview with Ōkubi x Cholly

Gritty, distorted sounds collide with 1980s aesthetics synth arpeggios and manipulated vocals which capture that “everything is falling apart” feeling. Beauty and decay coexist.

‘Emotive, detailed, gnarled’ | Interview with Brecon

Brecon’s fixation on the smallest sonic textures, like a hihat, may feel thankless to him, but it may be the secret ingredient that makes his electronic soundscapes so well crafted.

‘Cinematic Ambient Techno’ | Interview with Drum & Lace

Drum & Lace just dropped Lichen, a synth arpeggio masterclass packed with retro mid bass sounds and intricate IDM grooves.

Tiny Little Ghost – It Moves [Review]

This isn’t just a dance track though, as the detuned synth keys push the composition into cinematic territory, a place where a single synth chord can say a thousand words.