Synthwave and ElectroPop DJ Set

A Study in Melancholy: Synthesizing Darkwave, New Romanticism, and Scandinavian Noir

This DJ set constructs a sonic exploration of melancholy, drawing connections between disparate yet thematically resonant artists across synthwave, darkwave, and the new romantic movements. The selection prioritizes atmospheres of introspection and understated emotionality, tracing a lineage of sonic sadness from the 1980s to contemporary electronic music.

Synthwave and ElectroPop DJ Set

The set initiates with the atmospheric soundscapes of Huguenot, transitioning into the brooding narratives of Brandon Flowers, establishing a foundation of introspective lyricism. Visitor’s Viceroy remix and Mystery Skulls’ Viceroy remix inject a pulsing, nocturnal energy, while Fake introduces a layer of detached cool. Blending these elements with the iconic sounds of Blondie and Roxy Music acknowledges the foundational influences of the new romantic era.

The inclusion of Mesh, Pet Shop Boys, and David Bowie underscores the set’s engagement with art-pop sensibilities and explorations of identity. Blur and Duran Duran provide a touch of Britpop swagger, strategically juxtaposed with the more austere tones of Italove and The Cult. Romakenga's "Summer Night City" introduces a distinctly Scandinavian sensibility, a thread further developed through Kim Wilde's understated pop and Bad Boys Blue’s melancholic synth melodies. Timber and Avicii’s contributions, though representing a later generation, contribute to the overall theme of wistful electronic soundscapes. The Lovers of Valdara appear twice, anchoring the set with their signature blend of cinematic grandeur and emotional depth, ultimately creating a cohesive and evocative listening experience.

1. #huguenot 2. #brandonflowers 3. #visitor #viceroyremix 4.#theloversofvaldara

5. #mysteryskulls #viceroyremix 6.#fake 7. #blondie 8. #roxymusic 9. #roxymusic 10. #mesh 11. #petshopboys 12. #davidbowie# 13. #blur 14. #duranduran 15. #italove 16. #thecult 17.#romakenga #summernightcity 18. #ericsaade 19.#kimwilde 20.#badboysblue 21. #theloversofvaldara 22. #timberg #avicci