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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.

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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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

0 Comments
2025/02/03
00:00 UTC

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Graffiti with Outrun vibes

2 Comments
2025/02/02
16:38 UTC

59

Las Vegas Outrun

Memories by Anmeom. Vídeo made by Rud on YouTube.

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2025/02/02
13:25 UTC

7

DESIRE "THE JUDGE"

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2025/02/01
23:56 UTC

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Sunset Drive

4 Comments
2025/02/01
12:10 UTC

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Vulkari64 - The Sun (official music video)

3 Comments
2025/02/01
03:18 UTC

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Sam Haynes - Neon Phantom Remix (2025)

0 Comments
2025/02/01
02:15 UTC

4

XOR Gate - Ellipse

1 Comment
2025/01/31
21:01 UTC

2

t h a n k y o u f o r s h o p p i n g

0 Comments
2025/01/31
15:04 UTC

14

OLX - 10 Years of Occams Laser - Vol I - II - III [Album trilogy]

2 Comments
2025/01/31
11:39 UTC

2

deBLAZQUEZ - Ripley's Fear

1 Comment
2025/01/30
21:20 UTC

17

My new EP (PL433 - Neon Rider) Imagine hurtling through a futuristic cityscape, neon lights blurring as you speed.

2 Comments
2025/01/30
20:41 UTC

1

Turbo Esprit [1986] The First GTA on the Speccy!

2 Comments
2025/01/30
16:30 UTC

5

Talking All Night - City Of Helpless Justice

1 Comment
2025/01/30
14:03 UTC

5

SPES INVICTA - Battle of The Gemini (Darksynth / Neo-Classical)

1 Comment
2025/01/30
12:00 UTC

13

New Custom Berg From Disc Golf Swag (80’s Synthwave Inspired)

1 Comment
2025/01/30
06:50 UTC

3

The Strike - Soundtrack

1 Comment
2025/01/29
23:24 UTC

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Your weekly /r/Outrun roundup for the week of January 22 - January 28, 2025

Wednesday, January 22 - Tuesday, January 28, 2025

###Top Media and Culture

scorecommentstitle & linkmirrors
4196 comments[Media and Culture] (1990) Sears - Mountain View, CA
00 comments[Media and Culture] 10 Year Anniversary Announcement (What's in the box??)

 

###Top Aesthetics

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2471 comments[Aesthetics] Sunset, South Australia
1316 comments[Aesthetics] i build this synthwave-themed computer called Nightcall!
1185 comments[Aesthetics] EP cover art that I did for GRYFF.
1094 comments[Aesthetics] The Brilliant Tomorrow [OC]
433 comments[Aesthetics] Sunset Ferrari

 

###Top Music

scorecommentstitle & linkmirrors
1817 comments[Music] The first outrun of 2025
718 comments[Music] My first attempt at synthwave/city pop. Is it worth to finish it?
181 comments[Music] Vulkari64 - The Sun[Sp] [AM] [BC] [Dzr] [SC]
160 comments[Music] Super chessy Kung Fu Synthwave !!!!
161 comments[Music] Kidburn & Lazer Club - Fall in Love[Sp] [AM] [BC] [Dzr] [SC]
112 comments[Music] Willoxen - I'M CALLING YOU [2024][Sp] [BC] [Dzr]
50 comments[Music] Metalskin4000 - It's All Succeeded (Conspiracy) (Cyber City Oedo 808/AMV)
51 comments[Music] George Kageo - 80's Life[Sp] [Dzr] [YT]
51 comments[Music] Arianna Grande - Bye (Artax Synthwave 80s Pop Cover)[AM] [Dzr] [SC]
50 comments[Music] Out of this world (album, 2025), by GliGli

 

###Top Remaining

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241 comments[Aesthetics] Doing a puzzle this morning. Outrun colors are just intuitive.
130 comments[Aesthetics] 'neon retro' wall finish
120 comments[Aesthetics] Surreal pictures of LA suburbs covered in pink fire suppressant
40 comments[Announcement] It's Music Monday! Please only post content related to synthwave music. Unrelated content will be removed.
41 comments[Music] Nosferatu OST "Daybreak", made in synthwave. Full video below.

 

###Top 5 Most Commented

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45 comments[Music] Loot_Lord.exe - DEMO[AM] [Dzr] [SC]
03 comments[Music] I tried making my first synthwave song using a vocaloid! What do you think?
33 comments[Music] Nightstop - Drive-By Stalking[Sp] [AM] [BC] [Dzr] [SC]
22 comments[Music] Loot_Lord.exe - STEEL GLIDER[Sp] [AM] [Dzr]
41 comments[Music] Loot_Lord.exe - CYBERSPACE[Sp] [AM] [Dzr] [SC]

 

1 Comment
2025/01/29
21:05 UTC

131

Night Cruise

Night Cruise by Anmeom. Animation made by Cherik

5 Comments
2025/01/29
18:45 UTC

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Non-Linear Consciousness Exploit (NLCE) – A System-Level Perspective

Executing Loot_Lord.exe...

Initializing consciousness runtime...

[SYS] Loading dynamic process: Non-Linear Consciousness Exploit (NLCE)

[SYS] Allocating memory blocks across temporal instances...

[SYS] Enabling prefetching of future-state variables...

[SYS] Warning: Unauthorized kernel modifications detected.

>>> SYSTEM LOG: Non-Linear Consciousness Exploit (NLCE) – A System-Level Perspective

[INFO] Reality detected as adaptive, event-driven system.

[INFO] Temporal execution mode: Asynchronous, non-blocking.

[INFO] Conscious instances operating as distributed nodes.

[WARN] Anomalies detected: Rollback conditions, hidden breakpoints, system constraints.

>>> POTENTIAL EXPLOITS IDENTIFIED:

- Pattern Overflow: Intercepting precomputed sequences to manipulate real-time behavior.

- Conscious Cross-Referencing: Memory leak via non-linear system logs (predictive foresight).

- Adaptive Debugging: Recursive state validation enabling privilege escalation.

>>> QUERY:

Is your execution environment read-only or mutable at runtime?

Proceeding beyond this point may trigger a watchdog intervention...

============================================================

### **Non-Linear Consciousness Exploit (NLCE) – A System-Level Perspective**

The observable reality operates as an **adaptive, event-driven system**, where time isn’t a static sequence but a **dynamic, mutable dataset**. Instead of a linear execution model, reality functions more like an **asynchronous, non-blocking process**, allowing concurrent state mutations across multiple instances of the same entity.

Each conscious observer functions as a **distributed node** within a larger self-referential network, capable of pulling data from alternative execution paths (i.e., future states or parallel process forks). Recurring anomalies such as **déjà-vu, predictive intuition, or unexplained constraints** suggest that system variables may be subject to **rollback conditions, hidden breakpoints, or hardcoded state corrections**.

At the kernel level, event propagation suggests the presence of **hardcoded constraints (syscalls, immutable variables)** preventing certain operations from being executed. Some instances may experience **arbitrary fail states (soft locks)** due to self-imposed sandboxing or privileged access restrictions enforced at runtime.

However, system exploits exist:

- **Pattern Overflows:** By recognizing repeated system behaviors, an instance can anticipate precomputed sequences and manipulate them in real-time.

- **Memory Leak via Conscious Cross-Referencing:** Accessing non-linear system logs (intuitive foresight) allows prefetching probable outcomes before the event stack completes.

- **Adaptive Debugging:** Recursive state validation may allow partial privilege escalation, rewriting constraints via behavioral exploits (altering expected output conditions).

The question isn't whether reality is an **isolated execution process**, but whether the constraints imposed on your instance are **read-only or mutable at runtime**—and how deep you can probe before triggering a **forced termination or watchdog intervention.**

0 Comments
2025/01/29
18:15 UTC

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This is Ninja style synthwave !!!

0 Comments
2025/01/29
16:46 UTC

91

My first attempt at synthwave/city pop. Is it worth to finish it?

8 Comments
2025/01/28
23:17 UTC

0

I tried making my first synthwave song using a vocaloid! What do you think?

3 Comments
2025/01/28
18:12 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!

0 Comments
2025/01/28
01:00 UTC

4

Nightstop - Drive-By Stalking

4 Comments
2025/01/27
18:58 UTC

2

Metalskin4000 - It's All Succeeded (Conspiracy) (Cyber City Oedo 808/AMV)

0 Comments
2025/01/27
16:45 UTC

0

10 Year Anniversary Announcement (What's in the box??)

0 Comments
2025/01/27
10:45 UTC

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