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Synthwave is a retro-inspired genre of electronic music that draws heavily from many aspects from the 1980s. It creates a nostalgic feeling of arcade games, old action films, and science fiction. Synthwave has become an influential music genre that has grown into a symbol of nostalgia and retro-futurism. Synthwave emerged in the early 2000s and it mainly developed through online music communities. The genre grew on internet platforms like YouTube and MySpace. In the 1970s to

Being a fan has started to feel expensive. Every album rollout comes with multiple vinyl variants, signed CDs, deluxe editions, exclusive merch drops, VIP packages, presales, travel costs, friendship bracelets, fan projects, listening parties, streaming campaigns, and the quiet pressure of seeing everyone else online doing more. More shows. More merch. More posts. More proof. But fandom was never meant to be a receipt. At its heart, being a fan is about connection. It is abou

Music journalism has always been about more than just the music. Yes, it is about albums, singles, tours, charts, interviews, production choices, creative direction, and the machinery that helps an artist’s work reach the world. But underneath all of that, music journalism is also about impact. It is about what a song does once it leaves the studio. It is about where it lands, who it finds, and why people hold onto it. That is where fan stories matter. For a long time, fan ex

Lo-fi music is short for low fidelity, which refers to sound that is recorded or produced with imperfections. The genre does not aim for studio-perfect sound. Instead, it embraces small flaws such as background noise or slightly off-beat rhythms. This style creates a warm and relaxed atmosphere. During the 1950s to 1970s, the term ‘low fidelity’ was originally used to refer to poor quality recordings. Many DIY artists would record at home with cheap equipment. It was shaped

May-C is an independent artist in Auckland, and her latest single, Josephine, is out now. I had the chance to discuss this with her. On this new song, she explained: On the surface, it's a romance song about yearning for someone or something. However, at its core, it's about striving for something that might not exist and the instinct to reshape yourself for others. Josephine isn't a real person; it's a concept of someone who seems more put together than you feel. The song ex

Networking as a creative can sound like a very professional, polished thing, but really, it is about connection. It is about letting people know who you are, what you make, what you care about, and why your work matters. Creativity may begin in your own little world, but it often grows when it meets other people. The first step is having somewhere to send people. Set up a portfolio, even if it is simple. It does not need to be perfect, but it should show your work clearly and