Spacewave

Spacewave is a retrofuturistic music genre characterized by dreamy, nostalgia-tinged soundscapes, often featuring lush synths, pulsing arpeggios, and driving drum machines. Emerging in the 2010s, spacewave draws inspiration from 80s and 90s synthpop, Italo disco, and French house, with artists often incorporating elements of ambient, chiptune, and vaporwave. Typically, spacewave artists create a sense of sonic futurism, evoking a bygone era's vision of tomorrow. The genre's popularity peaked around the mid-2010s, with a devoted online community driving its growth. Spacewave's cultural significance lies in its ability to evoke a sense of nostalgia for a futuristic past, while also commenting on contemporary technology and social media. Notable for its blend of retro and futuristic elements, spacewave occupies a unique niche in the electronic music landscape.

Poolside Protocol

Ace Buchannon

Single - Released June 27, 2025