Neo-synthpop

Neo-synthpop is a vibrant genre born from the resurgence of 1980s synth-pop, blending nostalgic sensibilities with modern electronic experimentation. Characterized by lush, swirling synthesizers, driving drum machines, and atmospheric soundscapes, neo-synthpop often features catchy hooks, airy vocals, and introspective lyrics. Emerging in the late 2000s, the genre drew from the pioneering work of 80s synth-pop and post-punk, with artists incorporating elements of indie rock, dance music, and ambient electronica. This era of neo-synthpop (circa 2008-2014) saw a surge in popularity, particularly among the indie and alternative crowds. Culturally, neo-synthpop reflects a fascination with retrofuturism, escapism, and emotional introspection, often capturing the anxieties and dreams of a generation. With its distinct blend of analog warmth and digital sheen, neo-synthpop sets itself apart from more minimalist electronic genres, instead embracing a rich, cinematic sound that's both nostalgic and forward-thinking.

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A Spell Inside
Aiboforcen
Animal Collective
Annie
Austra
Avoid-A-Void
Bat For Lashes
Bloc Party
CHVRCHES
Chairlift
Chromatics
Chromeo
Class Actress
Cold Connection
Condition One
Crystal Castles
Cut Copy
Digital Energy
Digitalism
Dragonette
Empire Of The Sun
Endanger
Felix Marc
Fever Ray
Final Selection
Fischerspooner
Foals
Frankmusik
Freezepop
Future Islands
Glasser
Glis
Goldfrapp
Great Good Fine Ok
Grimes
Grizzly Bear
Hercules & Love Affair
Holy Ghost!
Hot Chip
Hurts
Junior Boys
LCD Soundsystem
La Roux
Ladyhawke
Ladytron
Les Anges de la Nuit
Little Dragon
Lykke Li
M83
Marsheaux
Metric
Metronomy
Miami Horror
Midnight Juggernauts
Miike Snow
Mind Machine
Miss Kittin
Mördelin
Neon Indian
Passion Pit
Peaches
Perfume Genius
Phantogram
Phoenix
Radioaktivists
Robyn
Róisín Murphy
Röyksopp
Santigold
Simian Mobile Disco
Sky Ferreira
Sleigh Bells
Spektralized
St. Lucia
Substaat
TR/ST
TV On The Radio
Technoir
Telekon
The Echoing Green
The Horrors
The Knife
The Ting Tings
Thermostatic
Twin Shadow
Ultranoire
Unitary
Vainerz
Vaylon
Want/Ed
Warpaint
Washed Out
Wild Nothing
YACHT
Yeah Yeah Yeahs
Yeasayer
Yelle
Zola Jesus
iamamiwhoami
Empire Of The Sun
M83
Crystal Castles
Lykke Li
Grimes
Phoenix
Phantogram
Metronomy
Yeah Yeah Yeahs
Robyn
Metric
CHVRCHES
Hurts
Foals
LCD Soundsystem
Future Islands
La Roux
Bloc Party
Chromatics
Röyksopp
Little Dragon
Santigold
Passion Pit
Dragonette
Chromeo
Miike Snow
Washed Out
Sky Ferreira
Grizzly Bear
Róisín Murphy
TV On The Radio
Miami Horror
Hot Chip
Goldfrapp
Klaxons
Perfume Genius
The Ting Tings
Fever Ray
Ladytron
TR/ST
Animal Collective
The Knife
Neon Indian
Peaches
Digitalism
Warpaint
Cut Copy
Twin Shadow
Bat For Lashes
Wild Nothing
Yelle
Great Good Fine Ok
Ladyhawke
St. Lucia
Sleigh Bells
Class Actress
Chairlift
Yeasayer
Hercules & Love Affair
The Horrors
The Rapture
Miss Kittin
Simian Mobile Disco
YACHT
!!!
Austra
iamamiwhoami
Fischerspooner
New Young Pony Club
Midnight Juggernauts
Holy Ghost!
Zola Jesus
Annie
Junior Boys
Marsheaux
Freezepop
Frankmusik
Glasser
Felix Marc
Aiboforcen
Thermostatic
Substaat
Vaylon
Endanger
Spektralized
Glis
Final Selection
The Echoing Green
Cold Connection
Technoir
Dust Of Basement
Sero.Overdose
A Spell Inside
Ultranoire
Syntec
Liquid Divine
Radioaktivists
Mind Machine
Les Anges de la Nuit
Condition One