The Switchblade Kid

**The Switchblade Kid** is the moody synthwave solo project of Ontario-based artist Matt Danger, a self-described "synthwave sorcerer" who crafts neon-soaked soundscapes tinged with post-punk grit. Hailing from Kitchener, Danger launched the project as a love letter to retro-futurism, blending icy synths, brooding vocals, and sci-fi storytelling inspired by ’80s goth, darkwave, and John Carpenter soundtracks. His 2023 debut album, *A Good Swordsman Never Thinks About the Future*, solidified his knack for pairing existential lyricism with danceable gloom, while recent releases like *From Spaceport to Infinity* and *The Agonies of Love Destroyed Her* lean further into cosmic melodrama and lovelorn synth-pop hooks. Equal parts cinematic and confessional, The Switchblade Kid’s music feels like a midnight drive through a cyberpunk cityscape—perfect for sad bastards and neon rebels alike.