/r/outrun
This forum is dedicated to the modern revival of the 80s aesthetic. Welcome to the land of neon-soaked sunsets, fast cars, and pulsing synthwave beats. Feel free to join us on Discord: https://discord.gg/outrun
/r/outrun is a general community dedicated to the synthwave music scene, a revisionist 80s music style of synthesizers and pulsing beats, and the retrofuturist 80s aesthetic of fast cars, neon lights and chrome.
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Check out this image of the Synthwave Essentials Chart. to get started on some of the best synthwave has to offer.
Follow the /r/outrun twitter for updates on AMA's and other cool news.
We are also working on the synthwave wiki. Check it out! Help with editing the wiki is much appreciated! <3
All your hottest outrun related garbage can go on /r/outruncirclejerk . Ever questioned: Is this outrun? It always is on /r/outruncirclejerk.
Rules
- Post Related Content
Please keep to the theme of the sub: check if your content retro-related or inspired before posting. Unrelated content might be removed without notice.
- Post Quality Content
Please post content that you think is really worth sharing with other members. Common low-effort content might be removed without notice.
- Stay indifferent to politics
We are not affiliated to any political movements. Any political content will be removed. Enjoy the music and aesthetic regardless of your political views.
- Mind The Reposts
Please check before posting if the content has been around recently or not. Reposts might be removed without notice. This includes posts in our top of all time.
- Promote yourself reasonably
If you are a music producer or any other kind of content maker, your content is welcome here. But please post your original content in reasonable amounts. Please don't spam promote. Otherwise your posts might get removed or your access to the sub might be restricted.
- Credit the Authors
If you're not posting original content, don't forget to include the credit and source link in post title, description or in first comment.
- Pirated Content
Please do not share pirated or leaked content; posts and comments containing download links will be removed without notice. Most releases are free to listen on streaming platforms. Support your scene!
If you're involved in the scene and would like to schedule an AMA, message the moderators and perhaps we can work something out.
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Discover the Music
A great place to start discovering synthwave is the earlier mentioned Synthwave Essential Album Chart.
Playlists on spotify that we recommend are "Synthwave in Space" playlist by aof3d or his "Synthwave Underground" playlist consisting of lesser known synthwave artists.
Youtube is also a great way to discover new music, there are many good youtube channels. Most notably:
If you want a continues stream of synthwave check out the synthwave station on Digitally Imported Radio curated by our very own mod /u/liamemsa.
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Retrowave/Synthwave Spotify Playlist
01:15 UTC
Russell Nash - Lucid Dream
01:12 UTC
It's Music Monday! Please only post content related to synthwave music. Unrelated content will be removed.
You know what day it is!
Feel free to talk about music general stuff here. Please report offending posts - it's the easiest way for moderators to get alerted to rulebreaking content. Artists, don't forget to use the OC tag. Thank you, and have a wonderful day!
Yours,
/u/netrunnernobody
00:00 UTC
Synthwave music suggestions
Hey everyone. I’ve been into synthwave since around 2020 but I don really know a lot of artists (even though as far as I understand there aren’t a lot) or a lot of good albums, only a few. I’ve read the Synthwave chart on this sub and I have discovered some good music from it but I would also like to know your opinions and recommendations. Currently my favorite albums are Outrun by Kavinsky, Redline by Lazerhawk, Nightcall ep by Kavinsky and also the Hotline Miami EP by Scattle (not sure if its considered Synthwave though). I love the type with few to no vocals, fat synth bass, catchy leads etc. I also like some Darksynth, particularly Carpenter Brut and Perturbator, but I’m currently trying to find more “normal” Synthwave music. Thanks in advance
22:47 UTC
My latest continuous DJ mix, Dreaming of You just posted last night. More mixes incoming soon, in the meantime, I hope you enjoy this one! And don't forget to check out my DWTD tribute mix!
21:01 UTC
Moonwalk (2024) Outrun RetroFuturism
15:26 UTC
Virtual Mage - Orbit Love [Synthwave / Spacewave] Made this song from my bedroom putting all my 80s nostalgia in it, what do you guys think?
12:55 UTC
!NooT - 54. I decided to use 5/4 time signature for this song... and this is why it's called "54". It starts and ends with it. Enjoy!
11:53 UTC
Shadow City: Where towering silhouettes and hidden lights whisper forgotten stories in the rain-soaked night.
11:38 UTC
Noxees - True Love
08:38 UTC
What would you recommend to me based on these tracks that I like?
Trying to expand my synthwave playlist, what are some good songs? I prefer ones with vocals.
04:05 UTC
Sorry for the silly question....
But, is a lot of synthwave/Outun music simply just AI generated? It's hard to find much info on the "creators" of some music. I mostly listen to AppleTunes, and the album art all seems AI-generated, I was just wondering if the music was, too.
22:07 UTC
Global electrical engineering company ABB flirts with Outrun
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=UFKUAU99AoE
Is outrun becoming a aestetic for corporate brands or is this a one off?
20:01 UTC
1987, by Disco Freaks
17:21 UTC
Crested -Scorp
16:18 UTC
Jamiroquai - Little L [Unexpected 80's version]
15:11 UTC
Took two Ls this week 🥲
00:50 UTC
Help Identifying a Mislabeled Track - Soundhound failed me
Hey everyone,
Looking for some help identifying this sick track. Was in an 80s aesthetic vid on tiktok but the artist and title are nonsense. Did some digging and it appears to be some indonesian guy trying to evade copyright strikes on his tiktoks. He has a spotify and a youtube with a few other short tracks that are completely unrelated. The link below is the snippet of track he used (same fake title and artist he listed on tiktok), it's obviously incomplete.
22:42 UTC
Interior dashboard of my 86 trans am, thought it would fit in here
16:01 UTC
New Artax Album! - For Fans of Synthwave / Prog Metal / 80s Pop / 80s Cinematics / Guitar Shred / Female Vocals <3
NEW ALBUM ALERT! IT'S HERE
Artax - The Other Side
01 Safehouse Memories
02 Idols
03 Fork in the Road
04 The Other Side
05 Under the Sun
06 Cast Away Chill Version (bonus!)
Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/album/4sMesLbwUl1o06nc1A5txY...
Bandcamp:https://artaxuk.bandcamp.com/album/the-other-side-ep
10:36 UTC
I’m not sure but I think my sunset photo might fit here!
05:20 UTC
Me & Machines - HNIT
23:42 UTC
Apart from the System, by Stranded Alien
23:13 UTC
Special Halloween Mix! Sway With the Dead - A 35 track, 90-Minute Continuous Mix Paying Tribute to Dance With The Dead)
20:22 UTC
SURGE — Blood Avenue
Really wanted to put something out for Halloween so here is a little tribute to my favorite slasher and teenage hero. 🔪🩸😎 Check it out on Bandcamp!
18:34 UTC
Synthwave from Space, a playlist with scifi and space theme synthwave, i started like over 7 years ago
17:34 UTC
Outrun Everyone // Masters of Prophecy
16:12 UTC
SPES INVICTA - Rococowave Sessions (Synthwave / Neo-Classical)
12:53 UTC
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