Synthwave
Everything published on Viyolens under Synthwave — reviews, buying advice and how-tos written for players and producers in the UK.
The Best Synthwave Songs Right Now
No critics' poll, just an honest playlist: the songs that define synthwave, arranged to move through its different moods.
Synthwave for Newcomers: Where to Start
Forget the subgenre charts and the essential-albums lists — here's exactly where a total newcomer to synthwave should actually start.
The Best Synthwave Artists to Know
No algorithm filler: here are the synthwave artists who genuinely built and shaped the scene, and where to start with each.
A Beginner's Guide to Synthwave
A clear, logical introduction to synthwave: its sound, its 1980s roots, its breakthrough moment and its main branches.
Synth Pop Subgenres, Explained
Someone says synthwave, someone else says electropop — here's the actual family tree, sorted branch by branch so you can tell them apart.
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.
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Retrowave
Retrowave is a synth-led style inspired by 1980s sounds, visuals and retro-futurist mood.
Synth Pop
Synth pop mixes catchy songwriting with synth-driven production, drum machines and glossy electronic pop appeal.
Synthwave
Synthwave blends 1980s-inspired synth tones with cinematic production. Find controllers, software and hardware for retro...
