Hardcore Hip-Hop
Nostalgic journey through neon-lit nights and endless cityscapes
Retrograde Dreams is a cinematic Synthwave and Vaporwave collection by Leeds-based artist Dyer 24. Across seven tracks, the album captures the pulse of retro nostalgia with dreamy arpeggios, lo-fi drums, and airy pads. Each track paints a vivid picture, from cruising through glowing highways to drifting into late-night reveries. Perfect for film, TV, and advertising placements, the album delivers both atmosphere and drive, evoking the timeless sound of neon-lit nights and retro-futuristic visions.
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1StartupStartup opens with a dreamy, atmospheric intro before the bass lays down a steady 8th-note rhythm. Lo-fi drums join in with a nostalgic, genre-typical beat, while airy synth pads spread wide across the mix. A playful layer of quirky arpeggios adds character and movement, giving the track both warmth and retro charm. The overall feel is wistful yet uplifting, evoking the glow of neon nights and the comfort of old memories.
Artist(s): DYRE 24
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2AfterdarkAfterdark builds on a pulsing 16th-note bass line and steady, genre-typical drums. Warm synth pads blend with glassy FM-style arpeggios, while a smooth lead melody carries the track. The atmosphere is uplifting, dreamy, and filled with pure nostalgia.
Artist(s): DYRE 24
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3Neon CityNeon City moves at a downtempo pace, built around heavily sidechained arpeggios that create a steady pulsing flow. Brassy staccato synths cut through while dreamy counterlines weave in and out. Calm and nostalgic, it feels like cruising home through glowing city lights in a convertible.
Artist(s): DYRE 24
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4Arcade DaydreamArcade Daydream drifts into pure Vaporwave territory with no drums, only layers of evolving synth work. A persistent lead arpeggio runs from start to finish like a grounding bassline, while stuttering textures, counterpoint melodies, and dystopian pads float in and out. Repetitive yet captivating, it creates a calming dreamlike state.
Artist(s): DYRE 24
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5NightwalkerNightwalker rolls forward with a slow yet steady Synthwave pulse. A driving 16th-note bass supports a smooth, airy synth lead, rich counterlines while the drums keep a classic beat. The hi-hats shift from 8ths to 16ths toward the end, adding extra motion and drive. It feels like the start of a night journey, packed and ready for vacation.
Artist(s): DYRE 24
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6Midnight DriverMidnight Driver blends a slow, gritty beat with a steady 16th bass line. Airy pads and gated synth textures create a distant, cinematic space, while arpeggios serve as a subtle counterline. Darker in tone, it captures the feeling of a midnight drive through an endless city, calm yet nostalgic until the first light of dawn.
Artist(s): DYRE 24
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7OutrunOutrun is a slow yet powerful Synthwave track built on heavy, commanding synths and a simple arpeggio-like melody. Strong tones and bold harmonies create a sense of anticipation, as if signaling the end of a dream or the start of something new. Layers of counterlines in the background add depth to the steady pulse, making it both dramatic and nostalgic.
Artist(s): DYRE 24
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