Dance/Electronic
Lazerhawk/Genres
What defines Synthwave?
Synthwave (also called outrun, retrowave, or futuresynth) is an electronic music microgenre that is based predominantly on the music associated with action, science-fiction, and horror film soundtracks of the 1980s. Other influences are drawn from that decade’s art and video games.
What is 80s aesthetic called?
Synthwave
Synthwave (also known as Outrun) is a particular aesthetic that draws a lot of inspiration from the 1980s. While it does often get lumped in with Vaporwave, there are significant differences between the two genres.
Are Retrowave and Synthwave the same?
Synthwave is the all-encompassing genre of “music with synthesizer sounds”. Retrowave is a sub-genre of Synthwave that is all about mimicking the styles made popular in the original 80s boom period. Retrowave has several sub-sub-genres under its umbrella, each focusing on one of those mimicked styles.
Where is Lazerhawk?
Austin, Texas
Lazerhawk aka Garrett Hays comes from the United States (Austin, Texas) and he’s one of the most famous producers of Synthwave Music.
What synths does Lazerhawk use?
I don’t use gear. I’ve had synths and gear in the past but, I like the streamlined workflow of using software vs hardware. I use Fl Studio because its what I started using years ago and I like the piano roll. I’ve used a lot of different VSTi over the years but, I think the Korg Polysix is one of my favorites.
What genre is blinding lights by the weeknd?
Synthwave
R&B/Soul
Blinding Lights/Genres
What do you call neon aesthetic?
Glowwave is an aesthetic surrounding the theme of things that glow in the dark or with assistance from a UV light (also commonly called a blacklight) or with the glow of neon lights and bright, neon colors.
What is the 90s aesthetic called?
The ’90s anti-fashion attitude culminated in grunge style. One of the most favored looks of the decade, grunge gave fashion an edgy and attitude-filled makeover.
Is Lazerhawk a Synthwave?
Lazerhawk aka Garrett Hays comes from the United States (Austin, Texas) and he’s one of the most famous producers of Synthwave Music. His electronic music, based on sonorities coming from the 80s, has charmed the fans of « Kavinsky » and « Valerie Collective » (College, Outrunners, Anoraak).
