Synthwave

Synthwave is a form of Electronic music that takes major inspiration from 1980s synth music and pop culture, usually seeking to emulate or re-imagine these genres in a retro-futuristic, nostalgic manner. Synthwave is usually instrumental, with large, throbbing, dreamy synths, and an often cinematic and epic sound. The genre typically features upbeat, 80s-inspired percussion, though some synthwave has little drums, if any. Synthwave incorporates elements from a variety of genres that originated and/or was most popular during the 1980s, including, but not limited to, Synthpop, Progressive Electronic, Italo-Disco, Electro-Disco, and other derivative styles. Synthwave albums are often arranged in a style that is similar to a Film Soundtrack, Film Score, Television Music, or Video Game Music album. The visual element of synthwave is important as well. Album covers are heavily influenced by 1980s films (especially Science Fiction and Action movies, such as Blade Runner or The Terminator), TV shows (specifically Miami Vice and Knight Rider), video games (notably OutRun and similar titles), and other elements important in 1980s culture AKA: Outrun ElectroRetro ElectroNeo 80sRetrowave