retro
what it is
Retro, in musical terms, is most often used to describe contemporary music which contains stylistic elements which are reminiscent of the past (e. g. The Pipettes, The Raveonettes).
✦ start here: albums
✦ who's making it, level by level
level 2 · the door
big names with a sharper edge
level 3 · one step out
cult favorites and indie darlings
level 4 · further
art pop, hyperpop, and the underground
level 5 · all the way
deep experimental
✦ make retro a playlist
turn these 25 artists into something you can press play on.
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questions
What is retro?
Retro, in musical terms, is most often used to describe contemporary music which contains stylistic elements which are reminiscent of the past (e. g. The Pipettes, The Raveonettes).
What are good retro albums to start with?
Try John Travolta Wanna be by T-ARA, Far Cry 3: Blood Dragon (Original Game Soundtrack) by Power Glove, REtro Futurism by Triple H, and APRIL 6th Mini Album 'the Ruby' by April.
Who are some women making retro?
musicisforgirls.com/genres/retro/girls lists women, non-binary artists, and bands with women making retro, from mainstream to underground.
genre notes from last.fm listeners · artists and albums from last.fm, updated 2026-10-20