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Introduction of Blogwave Music

Blogwave is a genre of electronic music that emerged in the 1980s and is characterized by the use of synthesizers and other electronic music production equipment. It often incorporates elements of 1980s pop culture, including retro futuristic design elements and nostalgiciac references to 1980s films, television shows, and video games.

Blogwave music often has a nostalgiciac, retro feel and is known for its use of vintage synthesizers and other electronic music production equipment. It is often associated with the subculture known as “retrowave,” which encompasses a variety of art and media inspired by 1980s pop culture.

Blogwave has gained popularity in recent years, with many artists and DJs creating and performing music in this genre. It is often associated with the retrofuturism movement, which looks back to the past and imagines what the future might have looked like if certain technological or cultural developments had taken a different path.

In general, Blogwave is known for its nostalgiciac, retro feel and its use of vintage synthesizers and other electronic music production equipment. It is a popular genre of electronic music that has gained a dedicated following around the world.

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Recent Blogwave Artists Interviews

  • Ryan Flynn interview on Nagamag Music Magazine

Ryan Flynn Interview on Nagamag

December 19th, 2020|Categories: Blogwave Features, Blogwave Interviews, Features, Interviews, The Latest|Tags: , , , , , |

Ryan Flynn Interview on Nagamag

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Nagamag:
What are the genres that describe better your music style?

Ryan Flynn:
The genres that better describe the music style would be Synth Pop, Indie Pop, and Indie Electronic.


Nagamag:
Few words about your musical background and career?

Ryan Flynn:
Originally begun as an experimental side project while in film school, ryan flynn has since evolved into a perpetual orb-praising space pop venture. It was in Rochester, NY that ryan flynn established his signature funky synth pop sound, solidified by the release of an eponymous EP in 2019 with widespread praise from the local community.
In 2020, ryan flynn took to the road with his Moog synthesizer, writing and performing improvisational pieces inspired by the scenery across the country.

Currently, ryan flynn is focusing on writing and releasing new tunes such as "Seems Like Yesterday," "Pressure," and "Outside" alongside creating tasteful visuals to accompany the releases.


Nagamag:
Do you remember your first connection of love to music that was the right impact to be a music artist now?

Ryan Flynn:
My first connection to music was certainly through my parents love for music. I was consistently surrounded by great music and was fortunate to have a piano in our home. No one else could play, but I'm pretty sure it was just there when we bought our house on Long Island. I would fool around and eventually grew to love the instrument! Once high school hit, I found myself writing and performing in a metal band with some great friends. I'd say with all of those things coming together, this was my pathway into music.


Nagamag:
Do you have any plans to follow the release of the latest single, "Outside?"

Ryan Flynn:
Yes! We have a music video for "Outside" coming out December 16th. For the music video, I've combined and edited the works of two amazing artists together; Micah Buzan, who does the beautiful animation, and Taryn Elliot, who does the amazing landscape filmography. The combination of the two really vibes with the the track and I can't wait for people to connect the visuals with the track!


Nagamag:
Most artists have a favorite song from a different music genre than the one they are producing music for... Which is yours?

Ryan Flynn:
Steely Dan "Hey Nineteen"


Nagamag:
Of Course Nagamag would love to listen also which track from a similar artist you admire?

Ryan Flynn:
Tame Impala Let It Happen

Discover & Listen to Ryan Flynn

Ryan Flynn on Spotify

Ryan Flynn's Signature Track

Ryan Flynn on Social Media

Ryan Flynn's Website

  • Peter Nigido interview on Nagamag Music Magazine

Peter Nigido Interview on Nagamag

December 17th, 2020|Categories: Blogwave Features, Blogwave Interviews, Features, Interviews, The Latest|Tags: , , , , , , |

Peter Nigido Interview on Nagamag

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Nagamag:
What are the genres that describe better your music style?

Peter Nigido:
Alternative, Electronic, Trip Pop


Nagamag:
Few words about your musical background and career?

Peter Nigido:
I first learnt to play the drums when I was in my early teens. I took an interest in hybrid playing, introducing electronic pads, looping systems and live programming set ups to my drum kit. This also encouraged my decision to study studio production. I’m currently signed to indie label Cultivator Records releasing music I produce and now sing and front my own solo works.


Nagamag:
Do you remember your first connection of love to music that was the right impact to be a music artist now?

Peter Nigido:
Yes, I used to play with mums wooden spoons on a chair accompanying my brother on the acoustic guitar playing songs from U2’s Achtung Baby. Dad popped his head in and asked if I wanted to take drum lessons.


Nagamag:
Have you produced anything this year?

Peter Nigido:
Yeah, I was part of the Facebook group Live Electronic Musicians of Melbourne’s “Covers/Remix” compilation album. We were partnered up with another artist where we had to either remix or cover was her others song. I was paired with Melbourne’s Arcane Trickster and took on the song Project Sign. Arcane Trickster Remixed my song Touch. Was an awesome little project to take on. I real my liked what Arcane Trickster produced with their remix of Touch.


Nagamag:
Anything new releasing over the remainder of the year?

Peter Nigido:
Yep, I have an EP releasing on 11.12.20. It’s an Ep that features a radio edit of the single Touch, 2 B-Sides and 2 feature artists remix of 2 other songs of mine.


Nagamag:
Most artists have a favorite song from a different music genre than the one they are producing music for... Which is yours?

Peter Nigido:
Tori "Amos Spark"


Nagamag:
Of Course Nagamag would love to listen also which track from a similar artist you admire?

Peter Nigido:
Pucifer "Horizons"

Discover & Listen to Peter Nigido

Peter Nigido on Spotify

Peter Nigido's Signature Track

Peter Nigido on Social Media

Peter Nigido's Website

Blogwave Featured Releases

  • Tell - August Chuks, Afrobeats music genre, Nagamag Magazine

Tell – August Chuks

February 21st, 2025|Tags: , , , , , , , |

“Ένα υπέροχο κομμάτι που σου φτιάχνει τη διάθεση αμέσως. Τα μελωδικά και ευχάριστα φωνητικά είναι μια πραγματική αποκάλυψη. Η ξεχωριστή χροιά τους μοιάζει με πουλιά που τραγουδούν χαρούμενα πετώντας στο ουρανό. Η μελωδία δεν σταματά να μας γεμίζει με τη θετική ενέργεια της και να μας κάνει να χαμογελάμε. Ο ζωντανός ρυθμός στήνει μια όμορφη γιορτή μόνο για εμάς”

-Nagamag.com


Lyrics of August Chuks – Tell

Tell your bestfriend make she no Dey love me
Make she no Dey call me
With you I see nobody
Tell your bestfriend make she no Dey call me
Make she no Dey tell me say she want to touch my body
She say I be bad guy wey just won jolly
I fit to do with all your bestie
(Abegi Jowo o baby boo see me I no fit to Soro)
Tell your bestfriend make she no Dey love me
Make she no Dey tell me say she want to touch my body

I hope say you understand (baby ooooo)
For your matter i be Superman (Nkechi oooo)
Pretty lady them dey come , sugar mummy them dey rush
E no mean say I go form bad man
Baby I swear I no go fall your hand
I believe you already know my plan
Na to walk you down the isle, girl I wanna make you smile even if just for a while
Tell me who (who come be Chidera, Monalisa)
Shey you know say I no send them so no mind them
For your case (I shun every Delilah , Vanessa)
Shey you know say I no send them so no mind then

Tell your bestfriend make she no Dey like me
Make she no Dey call me
With you I see nobody
Tell your bestfriend make she no Dey love me
Make she no Dey tell me say she want to touch my body
She say I be bad guy bad guy wey just won jolly
I fit to do with all your bestie
Abegi jowo oo baby boo see me I no fit to soro
Tell your bestfriend make she no love me
Make she no Dey tell me say she want to touch my body

(Violin solo)

Tell your bestfriend make she no Dey love me
Make no Dey call me
With you I see nobody


Additional information/sources for August Chuks – Tell

The song “August Chuks – Tell” is released by Win Music Records

Song Sources for “August Chuks – Tell”:
Spotify: open.spotify.com/track/5mqLHj0P7QQXmewijczygs

  • You Stepped Out of a Dream - Norm Drubner, Jazz music genre, Nagamag Magazine

You Stepped Out of a Dream – Norm Drubner

February 21st, 2025|Tags: , , , , |

“Με ωραίο και γοητευτικό ύφος η μελωδία έρχεται να μας κατακτήσει και να μας κάνει να πετάξουμε στους ουρανούς από ευτυχία.Η μαγεία βρίσκεται παντού τριγύρω μα. Τα αισθαντικά και ζεστά φωνητικά απογειώνουν το κομμάτι και του δίνουν τη σπίθα που χρειάζεται. Η ηρεμία του ρυθμού κάνει τα πάντα να φαίνονται πιο εύκολα και απλά.”

-Nagamag.com

Additional information/sources for Norm Drubner – You Stepped Out of a Dream

The American Songbook standard “You Stepped Out of a Dream” was composed in 1940 by Nacio Herb Brown with lyrics by Gus Kahn. Featured in the 1941 musical film Ziegfeld Girl, where Tony Martin performed it, the song became associated with actress Lana Turner and achieved iconic status. Over the decades, it has been widely recorded and performed by notable jazz and pop artists. Drubner brings a personal touch to this rendition, making it accessible to listeners who appreciate timeless jazz standards.

Song Sources for “Norm Drubner – You Stepped Out of a Dream”:
Spotify: open.spotify.com/track/52zQhwsdQLLtd6VcWoob0j

  • Brown Eyes - John Fellner, Jazz music genre, Nagamag Magazine

Brown Eyes – John Fellner

February 21st, 2025|Tags: , , , , , |

“Το γλυκό και αρμονικό άγγιγμα της μελωδίας δημιουργεί όμορφες εικόνες στο μυαλό μας. Ένα αγαπημένο πρόσωπο και μια ηλιόλουστη μέρα από το παρελθόν κάνει την καρδιά μας ανήσυχη. Τα υπέροχα φωνητικά με την ευαισθησία τους και την μοναδική χροιά τους μας αγκαλιάζουν και γλυκαίνουν την ψυχή μας, ενώ μας κάνουν να νιώθουμε τόσο ρομαντικά. Ο ρυθμός ήρεμα κυλά μέσα μας και μας ξαλαφρώνει από τις σκέψεις μας.”

-Nagamag.com

Additional information/sources for John Fellner – Brown Eyes

“Brown Eyes” by John Fellner is a heartfelt pop ballad that blends his soulful timbre with delicate piano chords. Fans of Cody Lovaas and Zachary Knowles will appreciate this reflective and emotionally rich piece. The song, evoking love’s soft caress, is both dreamy and poignant, making it a fitting addition to calm, romantic playlists.

The song “John Fellner – Brown Eyes” is released by HIDDEN PONY-EMI

Song Sources for “John Fellner – Brown Eyes”:
Spotify: open.spotify.com/track/6KUmUHgEnu3Ef5oyMbs94t

Latest Blogwave discoveries

  • All Sides - Radical Bicep x Chill Collins, Blogwave music genre, Nagamag Magazine

All Sides – Radical Bicep x Chill Collins

October 4th, 2024|Tags: , , , , , , , |

Dreamy and darker atmosphere with amazing layering of sounds, that creates very melancholic vibe within the songs. Beautiful ... >>> Read full review & listen to the song on Nagamag #chillwave #cyberpunk #darksynth #radicalbicepxchillcollins #radicalbicepxchillcollins #unitedstates #nagamag #musicmagazine #musicreview #review

  • Horizon - Waves_ x Fury Weekend x Pastel Arcade, Blogwave music genre, Nagamag Magazine

Horizon – Waves_ x Fury Weekend x Pastel Arcade

September 14th, 2024|Tags: , , , , , , , , |

Smooth mood and easy listening sounds that are layered with blissful lead vocal. Mixture of styles are done so well within th... >>> Read full review & listen to the song on Nagamag #indieelectronic #synthpop #waves_xfuryweekendxpastelarcade #waves_xfuryweekendxpastelarcade #unitedstates #russia #nagamag #musicmagazine #musicreview #review

Some Blogwave subgenres

There are several subgenres of Blogwave, including:

Outrun: a subgenre of Blogwave that is characterized by its use of 1980s-inspired synthesizers and its focus on themes of speed, neon lights, and futuristic cities.

Darksynth: a subgenre of Blogwave that combines elements of Blogwave with darker, more aggressive themes and sounds.

Dreamwave: a subgenre of Blogwave that is characterized by its use of smooth, atmospheric synthesizers and its focus on themes of nostalgia and longing.

Cyberpunk: a subgenre of Blogwave that is inspired by the cyberpunk genre of science fiction and is characterized by its use of futuristic sounds and themes.

Retrowave: a subgenre of Blogwave that is characterized by its use of vintage synthesizers and its focus on themes of nostalgia and retrofuturism.

Horror Synth: a subgenre of Blogwave that combines elements of Blogwave with horror-inspired themes and sounds.

Future funk: a subgenre of Blogwave that combines elements of funk, disco, and electronic music, often with a futuristic or cyberpunk-inspired aesthetic.

Electro funk: a subgenre of Blogwave that combines elements of funk, disco, and electronic music, often with a retro or nostalgiciac feel.

Electro house: a subgenre of Blogwave that combines elements of house music and electronic music, often with a focus on danceability and energetic beats.

Chillwave: a subgenre of Blogwave that is characterized by its laid-back, atmospheric sound and its focus on themes of relaxation and introspection.

Vaporwave: a subgenre of Blogwave that is characterized by its use of slowed-down, chopped-up samples from 1980s and 1990s pop and smooth jazz music, often combined with synthesizers and other electronic elements.

Future garage: a subgenre of Blogwave that combines elements of garage music and electronic music, often with a futuristic or experimental aesthetic.

Dub techno: a subgenre of Blogwave that combines elements of techno and dub music, often with a focus on deep, immersive sounds and experimental production techniques.

Synthpop: a subgenre of Blogwave that combines elements of pop music and electronic music, often with a focus on catchy melodies and upbeat rhythms.

These are just a few examples of the many subgenres of Blogwave that have emerged over the years. Many Blogwave artists and DJs draw inspiration from multiple subgenres and may incorporate elements of several different styles into their music.

The most used instruments in Blogwave Music

In Blogwave music, synthesizers are the most common and important instrument used. Synthesizers are electronic instruments that generate sounds by creating and modifying waveforms. They can produce a wide range of sounds, including melodies, chords, basslines, and effects, and are often used to create the signature sound of Blogwave music.

Other common instruments used in Blogwave music include drum machines, samplers, and sequencers. Drum machines are electronic instruments that produce drum and percussion sounds, while samplers allow users to record and play back samples of sounds, such as drum hits or individual notes from a synthesizer. Sequencers are used to program and arrange musical patterns and can be used to create complex, layered compositions.

Guitars, basses, and other traditional instruments are also sometimes used in Blogwave music, often in conjunction with synthesizers and other electronic instruments. In some cases, these instruments may be played live, while in others they may be processed through electronic effects or played using software instruments.

Vocals: Vocals can be used in Blogwave music, but they are not always present. Some Blogwave tracks are purely instrumental, while others feature vocals as a prominent element.

In Blogwave music, vocals are often treated as just another sound source, similar to a synthesizer or drum machine. They may be processed through electronic effects to give them a particular sound or texture, or they may be used in combination with other electronic instruments to create a more layered, complex sound.

Many Blogwave tracks feature vocals that are sung or spoken in a style that is reminiscent of 1980s pop and new wave music. These vocals may be treated with effects such as reverb, delay, or vocoding to give them a retro or futuristic feel.

Overall, the use of vocals in Blogwave music is a matter of personal preference for the artist or producer creating the track. Some Blogwave tracks are purely instrumental, while others feature vocals as a key element of the sound.

Overall, the most important instrument in Blogwave music is the synthesizer, which is used to create the majority of the sounds heard in this genre. Other electronic instruments, such as drum machines and samplers, are also commonly used to shape and augment the sounds produced by synthesizers.