retro electro
what it is
This genre refers to the general electronic sound (synthesizers, electronic bass, etc. ) characteristic of the 80s. It's comprises Synth Pop and Electroclash of that time.
✦ start here: albums
✦ who's making it, level by level
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
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questions
What is retro electro?
This genre refers to the general electronic sound (synthesizers, electronic bass, etc. ) characteristic of the 80s. It's comprises Synth Pop and Electroclash of that time.
What are good retro electro albums to start with?
Try Alone at Prom by Tory Lanez, Vanbot by Vanbot, Beyond Horizons by Stellar Dreams, and II by Carpenter Brut.
Who are some women making retro electro?
musicisforgirls.com/genres/retro-electro/girls lists women, non-binary artists, and bands with women making retro electro, from mainstream to underground.
genre notes from last.fm listeners · artists and albums from last.fm, updated 2026-10-20