Power Glove is an Australian electronic music duo known for their nostalgic sounds that harken back to the '80s, blending the era's vibrant synth-wave with the grim, dystopian atmosphere of vintage video games and action movies. Their name is a direct reference to the Nintendo Power Glove, an accessory for the Nintendo Entertainment System, which perfectly encapsulates their retro-futuristic aesthetic. Their sound is characterized by pulsating synths, heavy electronic beats, and dark, atmospheric undertones that transport listeners to a neon-soaked alternate reality reminiscent of the golden age of arcade gaming and science fiction.

While relatively enigmatic, preferring to let their music speak for itself, Power Glove gained significant traction in the mid-2010s within the synthwave scene, their music found a perfect match in the soundtracks for video games and genre-films. They burst onto the wider public consciousness when their tracks "Blood Dragon Theme" and "Sloan's Assault" were featured in the Ubisoft game "Far Cry 3: Blood Dragon," a love letter to '80s action tropes. Their release history, including EPs like "EP II," showcases their evolution and versatility within the synth-wave genre. Recent releases such as "2043: Volume 1" and "Feel It" from the Netflix series "High Score" further underscore Power Glove's position as purveyors of a cybernetic nostalgia, underscoring their growing influence in the blending of electronic music and pop culture storytelling.

Genres

Cyberpunk

Synthwave

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Mega Drive

Justice

Com Truise

Anamanaguchi

College

Dance With the Dead

Latest Release

Ghost (feat. Power Glove)

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Power Glove

Single - Released October 28, 2022