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This subreddit is now closed in solidarity with Christian Selig, TalkLittle, and the greater Reddit community. 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.

First time here?

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.

Upcoming AMA's:

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Last 5 AMA's:

Check out the full list of AMAs on the Synthwave Wiki.

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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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Synthwave, Outrun, Vaporwave mix, original tracks and visuals

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2024/03/28
18:00 UTC

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Sexy Saxophone Synthwave

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2024/03/28
12:04 UTC

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SPES INVICTA - Love Never Fails (Synthwave / Neo-Classical)

2 Comments
2024/03/28
11:58 UTC

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Dimitri De Alencar - Emergent States [Spacesurf]

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2024/03/28
04:20 UTC

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New Mixtape Series: The Best Of Cyberpunk Music & Midtempo Bass Vol. 1

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2024/03/27
22:01 UTC

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Your weekly /r/Outrun roundup for the week of March 20 - March 26, 2024

Wednesday, March 20 - Tuesday, March 26, 2024

###Top Media and Culture

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1094 comments[Media and Culture] Rad Racer (1987)
312 comments[Media and Culture] Pole Position (1982)

 

###Top Aesthetics

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789 comments[Aesthetics] I'm a Synthwave/ Outrun Illustrator, and did a fun retro pixel art take on Godzilla.
231 comments[Aesthetics] Wallpapers with outrun vibe

 

###Top Music

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528 comments[Music] Blaine Hunter x Ruthless People - Ultravice
164 comments[Music] "Automaton March" from Helldivers 2, turned into a darksynth cover song. Full video below.
152 comments[Music] I made a new song called ‘Tranquillity’! What do you guys think?
91 comments[Music] Cretin - Contract Killer (Full Album 2024) [Synthwave/Darksynth][BC] [SC]
90 comments[Music] Calming Synthwave
80 comments[Music] FutureDrive Radio #78
71 comments[Music] BT-84 - Someone To Believe[Sp] [AM] [BC] [Dzr] [SC]
73 comments[Music] The Goondock Saint/Vic Blonde - You keep me hangin' on[AM] [Dzr] [YT]
60 comments[Music] 12 HOURS OF SYNTHWAVE
62 comments[Music] Faint Waves - City Of Night[AM]

 

###Top Remaining

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143 comments[Playlist] I’ve maintaining this playlist for over five years. It’s my go to music when I’m coding or studying. Hope you enjoy it as much as i do. Synthwave forever!
121 comments[Discussions & Questions] Your weekly /r/Outrun roundup for the week of March 13 - March 19, 2024
62 comments[Music] Mark Dee - Naksukao[Sp] [BC] [Dzr] [SC]
52 comments[Music] Emperor Childlike - Prince Of The Stars[BC] [Dzr] [SC] [YT]
49 comments[Discussions & Questions] New Dreamwave Music/Artist Suggestions

 

###Top 5 Most Commented

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34 comments[Playlist] 70 Hrs Blade Runner/Cyberpunk inspired playlist. Great music for gaming, night driving or you just want to forget the world for a moment.
21 comments[Playlist] I’ve updating this playlist for over five years. It’s one of if not the most followed Synthwave playlist with vocals on Spotify. Hope you also enjoy this one. Synthwave 4ever!
21 comments[Music] Tenebran - Great Awakening[Sp] [AM] [BC] [Dzr] [SC]
00 comments[Music] Embark on a Time-Traveling Journey with My Latest Video: Retro 80s Synth meets Cyberpunk Ambiance! 🎶✨
10 comments[:upvote:Announcement:upvote:] Please remember to report rulebreaking posts!

 

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2024/03/27
20:14 UTC

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I’ve maintaining this playlist for over five years. It’s inspired by Blade Runner and also A Scanner Darkly. Hope you enjoy it as much as we do.

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2024/03/27
17:38 UTC

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[OC] Neon Heat (AI-assisted composite artwork)

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2024/03/27
16:33 UTC

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George Ergem - If You Hear Me

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2024/03/27
16:07 UTC

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Embark on a Time-Traveling Journey with My Latest Video: Retro 80s Synth meets Cyberpunk Ambiance! 🎶✨

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2024/03/26
17:49 UTC

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Emperor Childlike - Prince Of The Stars

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2024/03/26
16:29 UTC

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Please remember to report rulebreaking posts!

Especially if you're going to post in the comment section "wow why haven't mods removed this yet."

Thanks!

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2024/03/26
01:00 UTC

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Blaine Hunter x Ruthless People - Ultravice

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2024/03/25
19:45 UTC

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I made a new song called ‘Tranquillity’! What do you guys think?

2 Comments
2024/03/25
19:19 UTC

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12 HOURS OF SYNTHWAVE

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2024/03/25
19:09 UTC

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I created a remix of Simpsonwave which is a remix of Resonance. Have Fun

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2024/03/25
19:01 UTC

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Faint Waves - City Of Night

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2024/03/25
16:42 UTC

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Pole Position (1982)

2 Comments
2024/03/25
14:49 UTC

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BT-84 - Someone To Believe

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2024/03/25
14:10 UTC

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I'm a Synthwave/ Outrun Illustrator, and did a fun retro pixel art take on Godzilla.

10 Comments
2024/03/25
00:35 UTC

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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

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2024/03/25
00:00 UTC

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Stranded Alien - 70,000 Light Years

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2024/03/24
23:20 UTC

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Rad Racer (1987)

4 Comments
2024/03/24
16:38 UTC

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I’ve updating this playlist for over five years. It’s one of if not the most followed Synthwave playlist with vocals on Spotify. Hope you also enjoy this one. Synthwave 4ever!

1 Comment
2024/03/24
03:12 UTC

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WEEKLY SYNTH VIBES - FutureDrive Radio #78

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2024/03/23
23:06 UTC

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Tenebran - Great Awakening

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2024/03/23
14:42 UTC

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FutureDrive Radio #78

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2024/03/22
19:01 UTC

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