Minimal Synth

Minimal synth, emerging in the late 1970s and peaking in the early 1980s, is characterized by its stripped-down, DIY aesthetic and heavy reliance on analog synthesizers. The genre features sparse, repetitive rhythms, often driven by primitive drum machines, and cold, detached vocals that range from robotic to ethereal. Influenced by punk's raw energy and early electronic music's experimentation, minimal synth embraces simplicity and a lo-fi sound. It typically eschews complex arrangements in favor of hypnotic, pulsating melodies and atmospheric textures. The genre's cultural impact lies in its underground appeal and influence on later electronic styles, including techno and electro. Minimal synth stands apart from contemporaneous new wave and synth-pop through its intentionally rudimentary production, darker tones, and emphasis on creating mood over commercial appeal. Its resurgence in recent years has inspired a new generation of artists to explore its stark, futuristic soundscapes.

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Antisocial
Single - Released April 17, 2025

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Basilios
F Ingers
Ike Dusk
Joe Crow
Jorja Chalmers
Kevin Harrison
L'Últim Europeu
Leenlake
Lureh
Mamman Sani
Marina Zispin
Max Guld
Peatersally
Vogue Machine
Zynic
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Удары синтезаторов
Zynic
Mamman Sani
Lureh
Jorja Chalmers
Marina Zispin
Leenlake
Joe Crow
Ночное движение
Kevin Harrison
F Ingers
Удары синтезаторов
L'Últim Europeu
Ike Dusk
Max Guld
Vogue Machine
Peatersally
Basilios