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Introduction of Blogwave Music

Blogwave is a genre of electronic music that emerged in the 1980s and is characterized by the use of synthesizers and other electronic music production equipment. It often incorporates elements of 1980s pop culture, including retro futuristic design elements and nostalgiciac references to 1980s films, television shows, and video games.

Blogwave music often has a nostalgiciac, retro feel and is known for its use of vintage synthesizers and other electronic music production equipment. It is often associated with the subculture known as “retrowave,” which encompasses a variety of art and media inspired by 1980s pop culture.

Blogwave has gained popularity in recent years, with many artists and DJs creating and performing music in this genre. It is often associated with the retrofuturism movement, which looks back to the past and imagines what the future might have looked like if certain technological or cultural developments had taken a different path.

In general, Blogwave is known for its nostalgiciac, retro feel and its use of vintage synthesizers and other electronic music production equipment. It is a popular genre of electronic music that has gained a dedicated following around the world.

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Music Review: Nathanial Young – Isfahan | Jazz Release

April 8th, 2026|Tags: , , , , , , |

Music Review:

“Το Isfahan του Nathanial Young δεν λειτουργεί απλώς ως άκουσμα, αλλά ως ένας ήπιος μηχανισμός αποσυμπίεσης. Η μελωδία του απλώνεται με μια σχεδόν υπνωτική ηρεμία, σαν να επιβραδύνει συνειδητά τον χρόνο, δημιουργώντας έναν χώρο εσωτερικής περιπλάνησης. Υπάρχει μια διακριτική, μεθυστική τρυφερότητα στον τρόπο που εξελίσσεται, χωρίς αιχμές ή εξάρσεις. Ο ρυθμός κυλά αθόρυβα, σχεδόν ανεπαίσθητα, λειτουργώντας περισσότερο ως αίσθηση παρά ως δομή. Είναι ένα κομμάτι που δεν επιδιώκει να σε κρατήσει αλλά σε αφήνει να χαθείς μέσα του.”

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Release date: Mar 20, 2026

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Release Review: Roger D’Arcy – These Tales Are Crooked | Rock Music

April 8th, 2026|Tags: , , , , |

Music Review:

“Το These Tales Are Crooked του Roger D’Arcy ξεδιπλώνεται σαν μια ιστορία που αρνείται να ειπωθεί ευθύγραμμα. Η μελωδία του, υπόγεια γοητευτική, χτίζει ένα πέπλο μυστηρίου που ακροβατεί ανάμεσα στη νοσταλγία και την ανησυχία, αφήνοντας χώρο στη φαντασία να συμπληρώσει τα κενά. Τα φωνητικά, εύθραυστα αλλά βαθιά αισθαντικά, μεταφέρουν μια ειλικρίνεια που μοιάζει σχεδόν εξομολογητική. Ο ρυθμός προχωρά με συγκρατημένη ένταση, σαν μια αργή περιπλάνηση σε ανεξερεύνητα τοπία. Είναι ένα κομμάτι που δεν αποκαλύπτεται πλήρως — σε κρατά μέσα του, διαρκώς σε αναζήτηση.”

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Lyrics of Roger D’Arcy – These Tales Are Crooked

The lines are bent, my truth is bowed
I’ll tell you things you should not know
Come closer
These tales are crooked

I tell it one way then another
I clean it up to tell my mother
Come closer
These tales are crooked

Get a little closer

You know you’ve heard it all before
You keep on coming back for more
Come closer
These tales are crooked

Some deeper plots remain unlatched
The surfaces are barely scratched
Come closer
These tales are crooked

Get a little closer

Ah, these crooked tales
You weren’t there
So you don’t know
It’s just the way I tell it
Ah, these crooked tales
You weren’t there
So you don’t care at all

And I can spin it anyway I choose
I can spin it any way I choose

The obvious becomes obscured
Depends upon my mood du jour
Come closer
These tales are crooked

Webs get tangled, weaves come loose
Sorry, you don’t get to choose
Come closer
These tales are crooked

Get a little closer

Ah, these crooked tales
You weren’t there
So you don’t know
It’s just the way I tell it
Ah, these crooked tales
You weren’t there
So you don’t care at all

And I can spin it anyway I choose
I can spin it any way I choose


Release date: Mar 27, 2026

Stream now Roger D’Arcy – These Tales Are Crooked on:

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Find more about Roger D’Arcy on social media and music platforms:

Instagram: darcy.roger
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Song Critique: Sayò – Smile | Afrobeats Review

April 8th, 2026|Tags: , , , , , , , |

Music Review:

“Το Smile της Sayò αιωρείται ανάμεσα στην ευφορία και τη διακριτική απόδραση, σαν ένα κομμάτι που ξέρει ακριβώς πότε να σε σηκώσει από το έδαφος. Τα φωνητικά, γλυκά και σχεδόν διάφανα, κουβαλούν μια δροσερή καθαρότητα που λειτουργεί σαν αντίδοτο στην καθημερινή κόπωση. Η μελωδία κινείται με μια ανάλαφρη αυτοπεποίθηση, χτίζοντας μια αίσθηση στιγμιαίας ελευθερίας, ενώ ο ρυθμός, ζωηρός και ανεπιτήδευτα κεφάτος, σε παρασύρει χωρίς αντίσταση. Κάτω από την επιφάνεια, το track μοιάζει να υπενθυμίζει πως η χαρά δεν χρειάζεται εξήγηση αλλά μόνο χώρο για να υπάρξει.”

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Lyrics of Sayò – Smile

Mmmm mmmm hmmm
Mmmmmm mmmm hmmm

In this life I’ve seen many things
People been fake when shit was real
Don’t let this problems that I got weigh me down
I know that joy comes in the morning

So I smile smile
Pain will pass away
Would you smile smile smile
Let hate fade away yeah

Ooohh oooh oooh
Ooohh oooh oooh
Ooohh oooh oooh
Ooohh oooh oooh

So I smile smile
Pain will pass away
Would you smile smile smile
Let hate fade away yeah

No pain too hard to let go
Just dance forget your sorrow
Act like there’s no tomorrow
The truth is hard to swallow
The time we got is borrowed
Just grab my hand and let go

In this life I’ve seen many things
People been fake when shit was real
Don’t let this problems that I got weigh me down
I know that joy comes in the morning

So I smile smile
Pain will pass away
Would you smile smile smile
Let hate fade away yeah

So I smile smile
Pain will pass away
Would you smile smile smile
Let hate fade away yeah

Ooohh oooh oooh
Ooohh oooh oooh
Ooohh oooh oooh
Ooohh oooh oooh

I know that joy comes in the morning
I know that joy comes in the morning
I know that joy comes in the morning
I know that joy comes in the morning


Release date: Nov 17, 2023

Stream now Sayò – Smile on:

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Find more about Sayò on social media and music platforms:

Facebook: Sayoofficial1
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Latest Blogwave discoveries

  • Gabe Lopez - Vivian & Valerie, Blogwave music genre, Nagamag Magazine

Gabe Lopez – Vivian & Valerie

July 26th, 2022|Tags: , , , |

Musicians such as -Gabe lopez- carefully, with love and respect, return to the world of the era of the 80s. This is clearly audible in her new single, as if it... >>> Read more & listen to this song on Nagamag #electropop #commercial #altpop #nagamag #musicmagazine

  • Cats-22 x Daramola - No Lie, Blogwave music genre, Nagamag Magazine

Cats-22 x Daramola – No Lie

July 25th, 2022|Tags: , |

The release came out very whole, diverse in sound and with a good arrangement in the Synthpop genre. Good music from -cats-22 and Daramola-, made with taste, a... >>> Read more & listen to this song on Nagamag #synthpop #nagamag #musicmagazine

  • A Million Stars - 1984 (Summernights), Blogwave music genre, Nagamag Magazine

A Million Stars – 1984 (Summernights)

July 23rd, 2022|Tags: , , |

Return in 1984 and feel how your eyes burn the neon light of multi -colored windows, and at sunset the orange sun cuts the horizon with its sharp and firing ra... >>> Read more & listen to this song on Nagamag #wave #synthwave #nagamag #musicmagazine

  • Onnie - Running Up That Hill, Blogwave music genre, Nagamag Magazine

Onnie – Running Up That Hill

July 19th, 2022|Tags: , , , |

The fast and catchy sound of "Onnie" is here to lift up our spirits. Get ready to press "play" in order to clean your mind and recharge your batteries. Follow ... >>> Read more & listen to this song on Nagamag #synthpop #synthwave #dreampop#nagamag #musicmagazine

  • MACH2 - TURN IT UP, Blogwave music genre, Nagamag Magazine

MACH2 – TURN IT UP

July 16th, 2022|Tags: , , , |

Uplifting sense and vivid sound now offered for endless listening moments. A single from "MACH2" in Disco mood, ideal for those who search the best in music. D... >>> Read more & listen to this song on Nagamag #disco #commercial #adultcontemporary #nagamag #musicmagazine

  • SONDERPARK. - Lovesick, Blogwave music genre, Nagamag Magazine

SONDERPARK. – Lovesick

July 16th, 2022|Tags: , , , |

A very authentic track from two professionals of their field, who, like a magician and a wizard, work miracles with the help of a meditative melody, a beautifu... >>> Read more & listen to this song on Nagamag #electropop #dreampop #altpop #nagamag #musicmagazine

Some Blogwave subgenres

There are several subgenres of Blogwave, including:

Outrun: a subgenre of Blogwave that is characterized by its use of 1980s-inspired synthesizers and its focus on themes of speed, neon lights, and futuristic cities.

Darksynth: a subgenre of Blogwave that combines elements of Blogwave with darker, more aggressive themes and sounds.

Dreamwave: a subgenre of Blogwave that is characterized by its use of smooth, atmospheric synthesizers and its focus on themes of nostalgia and longing.

Cyberpunk: a subgenre of Blogwave that is inspired by the cyberpunk genre of science fiction and is characterized by its use of futuristic sounds and themes.

Retrowave: a subgenre of Blogwave that is characterized by its use of vintage synthesizers and its focus on themes of nostalgia and retrofuturism.

Horror Synth: a subgenre of Blogwave that combines elements of Blogwave with horror-inspired themes and sounds.

Future funk: a subgenre of Blogwave that combines elements of funk, disco, and electronic music, often with a futuristic or cyberpunk-inspired aesthetic.

Electro funk: a subgenre of Blogwave that combines elements of funk, disco, and electronic music, often with a retro or nostalgiciac feel.

Electro house: a subgenre of Blogwave that combines elements of house music and electronic music, often with a focus on danceability and energetic beats.

Chillwave: a subgenre of Blogwave that is characterized by its laid-back, atmospheric sound and its focus on themes of relaxation and introspection.

Vaporwave: a subgenre of Blogwave that is characterized by its use of slowed-down, chopped-up samples from 1980s and 1990s pop and smooth jazz music, often combined with synthesizers and other electronic elements.

Future garage: a subgenre of Blogwave that combines elements of garage music and electronic music, often with a futuristic or experimental aesthetic.

Dub techno: a subgenre of Blogwave that combines elements of techno and dub music, often with a focus on deep, immersive sounds and experimental production techniques.

Synthpop: a subgenre of Blogwave that combines elements of pop music and electronic music, often with a focus on catchy melodies and upbeat rhythms.

These are just a few examples of the many subgenres of Blogwave that have emerged over the years. Many Blogwave artists and DJs draw inspiration from multiple subgenres and may incorporate elements of several different styles into their music.

The most used instruments in Blogwave Music

In Blogwave music, synthesizers are the most common and important instrument used. Synthesizers are electronic instruments that generate sounds by creating and modifying waveforms. They can produce a wide range of sounds, including melodies, chords, basslines, and effects, and are often used to create the signature sound of Blogwave music.

Other common instruments used in Blogwave music include drum machines, samplers, and sequencers. Drum machines are electronic instruments that produce drum and percussion sounds, while samplers allow users to record and play back samples of sounds, such as drum hits or individual notes from a synthesizer. Sequencers are used to program and arrange musical patterns and can be used to create complex, layered compositions.

Guitars, basses, and other traditional instruments are also sometimes used in Blogwave music, often in conjunction with synthesizers and other electronic instruments. In some cases, these instruments may be played live, while in others they may be processed through electronic effects or played using software instruments.

Vocals: Vocals can be used in Blogwave music, but they are not always present. Some Blogwave tracks are purely instrumental, while others feature vocals as a prominent element.

In Blogwave music, vocals are often treated as just another sound source, similar to a synthesizer or drum machine. They may be processed through electronic effects to give them a particular sound or texture, or they may be used in combination with other electronic instruments to create a more layered, complex sound.

Many Blogwave tracks feature vocals that are sung or spoken in a style that is reminiscent of 1980s pop and new wave music. These vocals may be treated with effects such as reverb, delay, or vocoding to give them a retro or futuristic feel.

Overall, the use of vocals in Blogwave music is a matter of personal preference for the artist or producer creating the track. Some Blogwave tracks are purely instrumental, while others feature vocals as a key element of the sound.

Overall, the most important instrument in Blogwave music is the synthesizer, which is used to create the majority of the sounds heard in this genre. Other electronic instruments, such as drum machines and samplers, are also commonly used to shape and augment the sounds produced by synthesizers.