Synthwave
Synthwave is a love letter to the electronic sounds of the 1980s — pulsing analog synthesizers, arpeggiated basslines, gated drums, and a neon-soaked aesthetic that evokes VHS nostalgia filtered through a modern lens. The genre reimagines the soundtracks of 80s sci-fi, action films, and arcade culture with contemporary production quality.
For visual media, Synthwave is a powerful tool for retro-futuristic aesthetics, cyberpunk narratives, 80s period content, driving and night-time urban visuals, gaming, and any project that wants to tap into the cultural nostalgia for the analog era. The genre’s cinematic DNA makes it naturally suited to picture — every track feels like it belongs in a movie.
After Sunset Music’s Rewind label features Synthwave tracks that capture the genre’s retro warmth and forward-looking energy. Each piece is composed with visual storytelling in mind, pre-cleared, and available for immediate sync licensing.
