Nothing captures that fleeting sensation of timelessness as well as synthwave - a genre associated with Miami sunsets and vintage race cars, like the Lamborghini Countach. It's mainly celebrated for its 80s neon aesthetics and great electronic score. It also wormed its way into many media works, and science fiction in particular shares a good chemistry with it. As proof of my statement, look no further than Blade Runner’s Los Angeles and Akira’s Neo-Tokyo.
Many covet its ability to blend a nostalgic past with the future's potential. I am one of them. Listening to Timecop1983 or Wolfclub on my commute fills me with nostalgia. It also reminds me of fun times playing games on cereal boxes or newspapers during my free time. Among them, personally, nothing can be more revitalising and gratifying than navigating mazes. ... [MORE]
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