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