Curation is the act of searching, sorting, and selecting from a larger body of work. An art unto itself, the direction of a cohesive collection is determined by whoever is telling the story. This story has been curated by composer and songwriter Will Bush.

“Experimenting with electronics and other instruments…” is a minimalist creative framework that describes so much of how Thomas Wincek creates. Whether that be through his celebrated band All Tiny Creatures or his synth-centric production music, this exploration of Wincek’s work is a case-study in intentional experimentation.

Utilizing a variety of genres that feed a hungry mentality for determined dreamers, we’ve assembled a squad of music that mirrors overcoming obstacles and the emotional growth found in Underdog Stories.

We’ve patched together a few albums that feature the many Shades of Synthesizers including retro, modern, and the truly unique.

Head off to a tantalizing, futuristic world that draws in unsuspecting listeners into a dynamic web of mystery as producer Kory Burrell brings textural synths and curious sounds to a darker side of alternative pop.

This second collaboration between producer HOLTERGEIST and singer-songwriter Amanda Huff continues where the duo left off, exploring uncharted waters beyond the borders of Carbon Copy (LMTL-042).

Enter a dreamlike world with a dark and ominous sonic landscape from producer HOLTERGEIST with captivating vocals from singer-songwriter Amanda Huff, an ideal track to a serve as the psychological primer to a character driven narrative.

Owen Sartori has come together with HOLTERGEIST in an artist/producer collaboration that plays in the dreamy space between the atmosphere and the earth.

Nocturnally inspired and emotionally rich synth pop soundtrack that simultaneously conjures retro vibes while fueling futuristic dreams.

Cloud Castles provides a beautiful soundscape for navigating the intricacies of a heavy heart.

As melodramatic as it is playful, Hyperpop is full of booming bass, futuristic synths, and uninhibited electronic percussion while vocoder-soaked vocals bounce off the walls.

“Motivation” can be such a buzzword, tossed around in office staff meetings and Monday-related memes. But it can be so much more than that. Leaning mainly on smooth synthesizers, upbeat electronic percussion, and organic keyboard elements, Synthful Motivation breathes new life into corporate pop.

To help define more of these elusive sounds of the Chill, Synth, and/or Wave subgenres, I stopped by Eyeballs & Eardrums to listen to Vaporwave. Tracks from this album have shown up in so many of our playlists and searches that I knew I would find some answers.

Soul-searching Indie Folk track with a massive emotional arc ranging from delicate to exclamatory, backed by an ensemble of acoustic and electronic elements.

Immortal Girlfriend is nocturnal synthwave band consisting of brothers Will and Kevin Bush. Taking inspiration from their childhood and night driving, they’ve created a sound that is full of dreamy synthesizers, textures, and danceable beats. We chat about their newest release, how the sounds of the night became a part of their signature sound, and what happens next for the band in these uncertain times.

Emotional electronic folk soundscapes that range from delicate to bombastic. Autotuned and falsetto vocals guide the production with heartache and hope, supported by an ensemble of equal parts folk and electronic instrumentation.

Adorned with dreamy pads, drum machines, and an array of synths, Immortal Girlfriend explore undiscovered sonic territory, taking detours down dark and cavernous streets.