The outrun aesthetic perfectly captures the essence of retrofuturism, combining past imaginations with future technology. When we listen to pulsating basslines and buzzy analog synth leads, our minds instantly visualize a specific scene: a sunset cruise down a coastal highway, flickering neon lights, and a glowing dashboard. But that scene is never complete without the … Read more
Fire up the ignition and dim the dashboard lights August is serving up a massive wave of new retro electronics. Following the recent loss of pioneering legends in our scene like Kavinsky, the synthwave community is coming together to prove that the outrun spirit is alive, thriving, and continuing to evolve into new territory. Whether … Read more
Editorial Notice: As part of our 2026 cultural archive initiative led by Editor-in-Chief Sahil Chopra, Future City Records is documenting the intersection of retro-electronic music and interactive media. This retrospective explores the 2013 mobile and PC video game Kavinsky, a groundbreaking promotional tool that pushed the boundaries of how synthwave artists interact with their fanbase. … Read more
Editorial Notice: This asset represents the official historical restoration of our original artist spotlight published on Future City Records in late 2014. As part of our 2026 cultural archive initiative led by Editor-in-Chief Sahil Chopra, this resource has been expanded to contextualize the monumental impact that Argentinian art director Gustavo Torres—universally known as Kidmograph—had on … Read more