This is where we keep the music that makes us think of the 1980's. This music wasn't actually composed or recorded in the 80's, but it has an 80's feel and sound, making these tracks suitable for Retro 1980s productions. Historical, even. (Even though, for those of us who grew up in the 1980s with Bon Jovi, Alice Cooper, Grandmaster Flash, Human League and New Order's "Blue Monday", it feels really weird to talk about that era as "Historical"!)
Big sounding funk guitars and bass mixed with heavy breakbeats and sax and featuring the scratched vocal refrain, “You got to get down”. Retro yet modern, hip hop and urban music with a gangster feel, ideal for cool and chic 70s or 80s urban scenes and also works great for advertising and all comedy. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 93 BPM]
A sort of retro cool, nu-folk / pop track in Scandinavian 'anti cool' style. All live performed without electronics, this track has an upbeat, but also kind of lazy feel. Out is the new in? Available with or without the vocal hooks. [Tempo: Medium / 0 BPM]
An exciting piece that combines a retro funk beat and bass riff, with 8-bit and 16-bit digital "chip" sounds. It's energetic, dynamic music and uses its electronica drum beats and percussion to really drive the track forward. Cool, cheeky, different and fun music! [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 125 BPM]
A repetitive disco bass, guitar and strings groove reminiscent of tracks from the late 70's and early 80's but with a modern electro twist. Works great for fashion and party scenes. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 128 BPM]
Quirky and fun, this 8-bit, old-school arcade track is great for comedy and children’s themes. A variety of synths sounds make up the catchy arrangement. It takes you on the sonic adventure of arcade levels and bosses. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 134 BPM]
Relaxed, dreamy 8-bit chip tune. A bit sentimental and melancholic. Retro, lo-fi sound. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 94 BPM]
Catchy funky chiptune. Lo-fi, retro 8-bit sound similar to 80s’ computers like Atari, C64, Nintendo etc. “Cracktro” style music. [Tempo: Medium / 125 BPM]
Jingle Bells in a cute chiptune arrangement. Lo-fi, retro 8-bit sound similar to 80s’ computers like Atari, C64, Nintendo etc. Happy, playful and a bit quirky. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 187 BPM]
This dreamy synthesizer driven track conveys a special feeling of searching, of zeroing in on something vital. Stylewise, it takes inspiration from 1980s New Wave pop. The synthesizer melody is dynamic, moving into different parts and backed up by echoey electric guitars, pads, picked bass, and big 1980s-inspired drums and claps. Excellent for video games, emotional dramas, travel “into the unknown” and emotive documentaries. [Tempo: Medium / 91 BPM]
A 1980's style hip hop song that features audio hits, scratches, bass, drums, cleared vocal samples, and male rap vocals. Available as a vocal version and an instrumental version. [Note: This track features a 'vinyl crackling' sound throughout. This is added on purpose, to make it sound like it's playing from a vinyl record - it is not an error or weakness with the file.] [Tempo: Medium / 100 BPM]
Chilled electronica mixed with live elements such as guitar, piano and upright bass. Also features straight four-to-the-floor beat with bleeping lead synths, atmospheric pads and steamy female vocal fx great for productions with a modern, thoughtful and sensual vibe. [Tempo: Medium / 88 BPM]
Piano driven 80's style Rock perfect for your motivational montage. Atmospheric piano and synths compliment dynamic and driving drums with some nice builds and drops. [Tempo: Medium / 100 BPM]
Positive and optimistic electronic pop with simple synth melodies and arpeggios and pumping beat.. Great for young, fresh and hip commercials, promos, presentations and corporate projects. [Tempo: Medium / 118 BPM]
Energized, happy and uplifting Pop Anthem, featuring big synths and rythmic guitars. [Tempo: Medium / 110 BPM]
Upbeat, fun pop song. Available as a vocal version and an instrumental version. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 154 BPM]
Electronic pop song. Available as a vocal version and an instrumental version. [Tempo: Medium / 134 BPM]
Party pop song. Available as a vocal version and an instrumental version. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 147 BPM]
Dance-infused electro/pop song. Available as a vocal version and an instrumental version. [Tempo: Medium / 120 BPM]
Dance-infused pop song. Available as a vocal version and an instrumental version. [Tempo: Medium / 120 BPM]
Dance-infused electropop song. Available as a vocal version and an instrumental version. [Tempo: Medium / 131 BPM]
A somewhat bizarre, and slightly creepy, 1980's themed instrumental production with big synths and drums. Big and spacious - like travelling back in time. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 74 BPM]
A track Inspired by the Stranger Things TV series music. A calm, soothing and hypnotic vintage electronica featuring warm, analogue synthesizers sound. Atmospheric, dreamy and subdued mood. [Tempo: Slow / 63 BPM]
This 8-bit track is catchy, upbeat and quirky. Like the video arcade music of the 1980s, this fun track is full of synthesizers and sound effects. This is a great piece for fun-themed programming, comedies, gaming, children’s show, web-tutorials and reality shows. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 126 BPM]
Snappy synth grooves and vocal refrain 'back to the future, back from the past' combine with modern EDM fx and arrangement to create a fun and fresh track. Fits great with advertising in need of a retro-futuristic feel plus technology, fashion and nightlife scenes. Also available without the vocal parts. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 128 BPM]
Old school flavored funk music track, reminiscent of P-Funk acts from the 70's and 80's, but given a more hip hop feel. Ideal for comedy, blaxploitation and retro revival scenes as well as nightlife and fashion. Tribute / Club / Urban Music. [Tempo: Medium / 110 BPM]
A buoyant and spirited 8bit chiptune. Playful synthesized bass and keyboard tracks dance over a consistently energetic and propulsive drum beat. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 140 BPM]
A short and energetic 8bit chiptune, with a buoyant melody that rolls over a driving drum track. [Tempo: Fast / 147 BPM]
A playful and mischievous 8bit chiptune, with jazz influences. [Tempo: Fast, Very fast / 216 BPM]
A short, victorious 8bit video game sound. [Tempo: Fast / 0 BPM]
A short 8bit video game sound. [Tempo: Fast / 0 BPM]
A cinematic electronic/orchestral hybrid. Heavy synth tracks combine with a quick drum beat and intense orchestral strings to create a sense of driving urgency. Retro / Classic video game influence. [Tempo: Fast, Very fast / 179 BPM]
An exciting 8bit chiptune, with a quick, driving drum beat and a feeling of frenzied urgency. [Tempo: Fast, Very fast / 166 BPM]
A funky, electronic smooth jazz piece, with slap bass and synth tracks that groove over a hip-hop style shuffle beat. [Tempo: Medium / 111 BPM]
A steady EDM piece, featuring gliding synth and piano tracks over a solid drum and bass groove. [Tempo: Medium / 125 BPM]
An energetic and motivational 8-bit chiptune, with funky drum, bass, and synth tracks. The overall feel is bold and adventurous. [Tempo: Fast / 145 BPM]
A funky, grooving 8-bit chiptune with a buoyant and sassy disco feel. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 124 BPM]
A short but intense 8-bit video game sound. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 0 BPM]
A short but intense retro 8-bit video game sound. [Tempo: Slow / 0 BPM]
A short, victorious retro 8-bit video game sound. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 0 BPM]
A highly intense 8-bit chiptune in retro video game sound. The quick, driving drum beat and heavy synth sounds provide a sense of frenzied urgency. [Tempo: Very fast / 236 BPM]
A dramatically triumphant orchestral/rock hybrid piece. [Tempo: Medium / 97 BPM]
A dark 8-bit chip tune, classic video game sound. Electronic elements combine with an orchestral instrumentation to create a tense and ominous feel. [Tempo: Medium / 105 BPM]
A grooving 8-bit chip tune, with a mysterious, science fiction vibe and a funky 1960s rock flair. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 160 BPM]
An high intensity 80's rock jam, with shredding guitar and an epic electronic string section. The overall vibe is exciting, dark, and reminiscent of 80s hair metal. [Tempo: Very fast / 156 BPM]
A dark and mysterious, atmospheric piece. Dark, laid back electronic synthesizer sounds dance over a downtempo bass and drum groove. [Tempo: Slow / 92 BPM]
A grooving EDM piece, with rich, funky slap bass and multiple instrumental solos that provide a jazzy, improvisatory vibe. [Tempo: Medium / 110 BPM]
A funky and mischievous EDM piece, with a shuffling hip hop drum groove and an overall jazzy vibe in the instrumental tracks. [Tempo: Medium / 116 BPM]
Homage to the 1980's. A funky 1980's tune with an overall sound reminiscent of a motivational 80's power ballad. [Tempo: Medium / 85 BPM]
A Funky groove that is fun and playful. Ideal for advertising music beds or reality tv show music beds that need a cute and playful groove. The track is positive and upbeat. The glockenspiel melody is very cheerful and fun!" [Tempo: Medium / 112 BPM]
Inspired by 80's sci-fi and horror films revived today by Stranger Things. Ominous blend of synthesizers and orchestral tones, with a repetitive tense motif. Cinematic, Thriller, Suspense, Terror, Sci-Fi, Retro. [Tempo: Slow / 84 BPM]