Immerse yourself in the captivating world of 80 Delay's latest masterpiece, Vapor: Soft Lights, Hard Edges. Released on 13 November 2024 via Rehegoo USA, this 33-minute synthwave odyssey promises to transport you to a realm of nostalgia-tinged futurism.
Through ten meticulously crafted tracks, including Steel & Smoke, Blurred Neon, and Sharp Fade, 80 Delay weaves a sonic tapestry that is at once both melancholic and mesmerising. From the pulsing rhythms of Shadow Pulse to the haunting atmospheres of Veins of Chrome, each song is a testament to the artist's skill in blending dark, gritty textures with an unmistakable sense of retro-futuristic flair.
As you delve into the album's universe, you'll encounter the eerie landscapes of Echo Streets, the distorted vistas of Haze Blade, and the introspective moods of Cracked Reflections. With Vapor: Soft Lights, Hard Edges, 80 Delay invites you to experience a richly detailed soundscape that is quintessentially synthwave, yet uniquely their own. So, let the infectious beats and shimmering synths of Grit & Glow, and the sultry ambiance of Veiled Heat, draw you into a world where the boundaries between past and future dissolve, and the only constant is the thrill of discovery.
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