Retrowave
Everything published on Viyolens under Retrowave — reviews, buying advice and how-tos written for players and producers in the UK.
A Beginner's Guide to Synthwave
A clear, logical introduction to synthwave: its sound, its 1980s roots, its breakthrough moment and its main branches.
The History of Synthwave
French bedrooms, a Sega arcade cabinet and one very stylish thriller: here is the real story of how synthwave came together.
Essential Synthwave Albums Explained
No single record started synthwave — here's a proper map of the albums that actually shaped it, explained one by one.
Synthwave Subgenres, Explained
No governing body, no fixed rulebook — here's what every synthwave subgenre label actually means and where the lines genuinely blur.
The Complete Guide to Retrowave
Retrowave is a genre born from sincere love of 1980s aesthetics and synthesiser sound, creating atmospheric electronic music paired with distinctive neon visual imagery and cinematic storytelling.
