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
Annie
Assemblage 23
Backlash
Bat For Lashes
Bloc Party
CHVRCHES
Chairlift
Chromatics
Class Actress
Crystal Castles
Cut Copy
Dragonette
Dust Of Basement
Electrovot
Empire Of The Sun
Endanger
Felix Marc
Final Selection
Fischerspooner
Foals
Frankmusik
Freezepop
Future Islands
Glis
Goldfrapp
Great Good Fine Ok
Grizzly Bear
Holy Ghost!
Hot Chip
Hurts
Klaxons
LCD Soundsystem
La Roux
Ladyhawke
Ladytron
Les Anges de la Nuit
Lights Of Euphoria
Liquid Divine
Lykke Li
M83
Marsheaux
Metric
Miami Horror
Miike Snow
Neon Indian
New Young Pony Club
Passion Pit
Phoenix
Radioaktivists
Raindancer
Róisín Murphy
Santigold
Sero.Overdose
Simian Mobile Disco
Sky Ferreira
Sleigh Bells
Spektralized
St. Lucia
Substaat
Syntec
TR/ST
TV On The Radio
Technoir
The Echoing Green
The Knife
The Parallel Project
The Rapture
Thermostatic
TrySail
Unitary
Washed Out
Wild Nothing
YACHT
Yeah Yeah Yeahs
Yeasayer
Zola Jesus
iamamiwhoami
Empire Of The Sun
M83
Crystal Castles
Lykke Li
Santigold
Phoenix
Yeah Yeah Yeahs
CHVRCHES
Metric
Hurts
Foals
LCD Soundsystem
Bloc Party
La Roux
Future Islands
Passion Pit
Sky Ferreira
Dragonette
Róisín Murphy
Washed Out
Chromatics
Miike Snow
Grizzly Bear
TV On The Radio
Hot Chip
Miami Horror
Klaxons
Goldfrapp
TR/ST
The Knife
Ladytron
Cut Copy
Neon Indian
Bat For Lashes
Wild Nothing
Great Good Fine Ok
Ladyhawke
Sleigh Bells
St. Lucia
Chairlift
Class Actress
Yeasayer
The Rapture
YACHT
Simian Mobile Disco
TrySail
!!!
iamamiwhoami
Fischerspooner
New Young Pony Club
Annie
Zola Jesus
Holy Ghost!
Lights Of Euphoria
Marsheaux
Assemblage 23
Freezepop
Frankmusik
Felix Marc
Aiboforcen
Substaat
Thermostatic
Endanger
Raindancer
Glis
Spektralized
Final Selection
The Echoing Green
Sero.Overdose
Technoir
Dust Of Basement
A Spell Inside
Liquid Divine
Syntec
Radioaktivists
Les Anges de la Nuit
Electrovot
The Parallel Project
Unitary
Backlash