Welcome to Future City Records. This website operates as a digital archive, music publication, and cultural preservation hub dedicated to synthwave, retrowave, analog synthesizers, and cinematic soundtracks.
The following disclaimers and disclosures govern your use of our website. By accessing, browsing, or interacting with Future City Records, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and completely agree to be bound by the terms outlined on this page. If you do not agree with any part of this disclaimer, we kindly ask that you refrain from using our website.
1. General Information & Purpose
All content provided on Future City Records is for general informational, educational, and entertainment purposes only. Under the editorial leadership of Editor-in-Chief Sahil Chopra, our team strives to provide highly researched, accurate, and up-to-date information regarding the electronic music industry, vintage audio gear, and retro-pop culture. However, we make no absolute representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, about the completeness, accuracy, reliability, suitability, or availability of the information, products, or services contained on the website. Any reliance you place on such information is therefore strictly at your own risk.
2. Archival Content & Historical Preservation Notice
Future City Records was originally established in 2011 as an independent record label. In 2026, the domain was acquired and transitioned into a cultural preservation archive.
Please be explicitly aware that certain articles, reviews, and event announcements on this website are historical restorations. To preserve the digital legacy of the synthwave movement and maintain the integrity of external citations (such as encyclopedic references and community wikis), we have utilized internet archiving tools (such as the Wayback Machine) to restore original texts published between 2011 and 2019.
These restored pages feature an “Editorial Notice” at the top of the content. The views, news, and release dates expressed in those specific archival posts reflect the reality of the time they were originally published (e.g., 2013) and may not reflect current events. We do not claim to be the founders of the 2011 record label imprint, but rather the current curators and archivists of its digital legacy.
3. Affiliate Disclosure (FTC Compliance)
To keep Future City Records running and to compensate our editorial team for their time and research, this website utilizes various monetization strategies, including affiliate marketing. This means that we may earn a small commission—at absolutely no additional cost to you—if you click on certain links and make a purchase.
- Audio Gear & Software: We frequently review, discuss, and link to analog synthesizers, digital audio workstations (DAWs), and VST plugins (via platforms like Plugin Boutique or Sweetwater).
- Physical Media: We link to vinyl records, cassettes, and retro merchandise on platforms such as Amazon, Bandcamp, and independent storefronts.
Future City Records is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com and affiliated properties.
Please note that our editorial integrity is our highest priority. We only recommend music, software, and gear that we genuinely believe deliver value to our readers and producers. Affiliate partnerships do not influence our reviews, ratings, or archival choices.
4. Copyright, Embedded Media, and Fair Use
Future City Records celebrates independent artists, filmmakers, and game developers. We rely heavily on embedding third-party media to showcase their work.
- Embedded Content: The music streams, YouTube videos, and Bandcamp widgets featured on this site belong entirely to their respective creators, record labels, and copyright holders. We do not host raw audio files on our servers, nor do we distribute pirated media.
- Fair Use: The use of promotional album artwork, movie posters, and short audio-visual embeds is done strictly under the doctrine of “Fair Use” (Section 107 of the Copyright Act) for the purposes of commentary, criticism, news reporting, and historical archiving.
- DMCA & Content Removal: We deeply respect intellectual property rights. If you are an artist, producer, or copyright holder who wishes to have your embedded media, historical profile, or promotional artwork updated, credited differently, or completely removed from our archives, please contact us immediately. We process all legitimate DMCA and editorial requests promptly.
5. Technical and Professional Audio Advice
Articles discussing synthesizer repairs, audio mixing, mastering techniques, or vintage hardware investments are strictly the opinions of the author. Vintage synthesizers and audio equipment can be highly expensive and require specialized technical knowledge to operate safely. Our tutorials and gear reviews do not constitute professional engineering, financial, or electrical advice. Always consult with a certified audio technician before attempting to modify, repair, or invest heavy capital into vintage electrical equipment. Future City Records is not liable for any damaged equipment, blown speakers, or financial losses resulting from following tutorials found on this site.
6. External Links and Third-Party Websites
Through this website, you are able to link to other websites which are not under the control of Future City Records. This includes historical links to Kickstarter campaigns, external artist blogs, Spotify, and encyclopedic wikis. We have no control over the nature, content, and availability of those sites. The inclusion of any links does not necessarily imply a recommendation or endorse the views expressed within them. External websites may frequently change ownership, update their privacy policies, or alter their content without our immediate knowledge.
7. Errors, Omissions, and Timeliness
The electronic music scene and independent film industry move rapidly. While we strive to update our “living” pages (such as our production updates on Kung Fury 2), information can become quickly outdated due to legal developments, delayed album releases, or canceled projects. We cannot guarantee that all information regarding upcoming releases, tour dates, or software pricing is entirely accurate at the exact moment you read it. We reserve the right to modify, append, or delete content at any time without prior notice.
8. Limitation of Liability
In no event will Future City Records, its Editor-in-Chief Sahil Chopra, its writers, or its partners be held liable for any loss or damage including without limitation, indirect or consequential loss or damage, or any loss or damage whatsoever arising from loss of data or profits arising out of, or in connection with, the use of this website.
9. Contact Information
If you have any questions regarding these disclaimers, require an editorial correction to a historical archive, or wish to discuss an affiliate partnership, please reach out to our editorial desk.