Eyeliner is the moniker of New Zealand electronic musician and composer Luke Rowell, who is also known for his work under the name Disasteradio. As Eyeliner, Rowell delves into the aesthetic and soundscapes of vaporwave and hypnagogic pop, exploring the intersection of digital nostalgia, kitsch, and consumer culture aesthetics through his music. His productions are characterized by their lush, retro-futuristic synthesizer melodies, often drawing inspiration from 80s and 90s commercial music and the more whimsical, optimistic facets of early digital age ambiance.

Since the release of "High Fashion Mood Music" in 2012, Eyeliner has consistently crafted soundscapes that feel like aural time capsules, capturing the essence of an era when the digital revolution was burgeoning and the future seemed full of glossy, neon-tinted promise. Albums such as "Larp of Luxury" and "Buy Now" progressed the Eyeliner sound with a melodic precision aimed to evoke a feeling of luxurious escapism. His work on the "Marbloid" soundtrack showcases his ability to adapt his distinctive aesthetic to the realm of video game scoring, while tracks like "Private Hospital" and the "Timeshare'94 Remix" of "Sneakers For Men" continue to solidify Eyeliner's place in the vaporwave genre as an artist fond of fusing synthetic cheer with a sly wink at consumerist culture.

Genres

Future Funk

Hardvapour

Utopian Virtual

Vaporwave

Latest Release

Overmorrow (Eyeliner Remix)

Eyeliner

Single - Released January 12, 2024