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"!)
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. Somewhat sensual atmosphere. Cinematic, Thriller, Suspense, Terror, Sci-Fi, Retro. [Tempo: Slow / 156 BPM]
Upbeat motivating track with disco beat and suble Asian flavour. Retro/fun/quirky. Think 80s, videogames and Japan. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 125 BPM]
Slow, sensual funk groove in 1970's or early 80's music style. Lazy and relaxed. Jazzy and hot. [Tempo: Slow / 80 BPM]
Smooth, feelgood funk/disco music track. Rhodes, catchy guitar licks, occasional trumpet. Retro 1970's / early 1980's music feel, combined with a modern production. [Tempo: Medium / 110 BPM]
A modern funk pop music track with a funky bass line, uptempo beat and vocal chants. Great music for use with sport, fast moving content, dancing media. Available with or without the vocal parts. [Tempo: Medium / 114 BPM]
A simple, happy royalty free music track with an irresistible, dance-pop tempo and eighties synths that will make you want to get up and move your body in some positive way, enough said! [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 123 BPM]
This is one ride you won’t want to miss. A fast, up tempo rock piece, with tons of catchy, musical energy pulsing through every inch. [Tempo: Fast, Very fast / 145 BPM]
A thoughtful, moderately paced 1980's mood piece with all of the best that synthesized music has to offer. Smooth waves of melody, nicely textured with percussive accents and rich layers of instrumentation surfing throughout, make this a nice backdrop for wide open spaces or concepts. Info / Lab / TV Music. [Tempo: Medium / 120 BPM]
Stay up and have some late night fun listening to this upbeat dance ditty. It’s got a hot, funky groove, very catchy instrumentation and just a touch of retro disco going on. Feel-good music! [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 115 BPM]
A fast, energetic, fun 1980’s inspired track in the style of the Miami Vice soundtrack. Retro synth sound combines with modern elements. [Tempo: Fast / 126 BPM]
Filmic and reflective electro underscore, with cool retro synths and warm subs. Romanic and with a hint of melancholy. [Tempo: Slow / 85 BPM]
This edgy synth pop track is intense, intriguing and bad ass. With a touch of 80's nostalgia, this track pulsates and drives into the heart of suspense. The distorted bass undergirds an arrangement of synths and synth drums. Excellent for adult drama, action and suspense themes. [Tempo: Fast / 123 BPM]
Uplifting Disco Pop with a fun 80's vibe. Features synths, drum machine and funky guitar. Great for commercials, party scenes and 80s throwbacks [Tempo: Medium / 110 BPM]
80's funk influenced by Prince and Morris Day & The Time. Upbeat, cool and retro featuring classic drum machine, slap bass and synths. [Tempo: Medium / 125 BPM]
Lush, retro, mellow, feel-good, tape saturated, dreamy electronica with synths, electric guitar and drum machine. Influenced by artists such as Washed Out, Neon Indian and M83. [Tempo: Slow / 90 BPM]
A funky breakbeat track in the style of James Brown, Incredible Bongo Band and Grandmaster Flash. Apprehensive yet confident, gives a feeling of doing work, getting the job done, so ideal for cooking and renovation show montages as well as urban and retro scenes. 70's / 80's / Retro Stock Music. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 125 BPM]
A fresh, feel good, indie electro pop track and is brand new. The track has an uplifting and playful chorus, a contemporary 80’s influenced vibe, rockin guitars in some parts, and blissfully bright synth pop zaps and stabs. [Tempo: Fast / 124 BPM]
A bright and care free synth pop music track with an 80's feel. Sparkling synthesizers, drum machine. Sweet, retro, nostalgic stock music. [Tempo: Medium / 124 BPM]
Imagine a word at the edge of the galaxy, dark with mysterious creatures. This music sets a Hollywood space scene, the use of vintage synths give a strange feel to the cue. Strong use of drums towards the later end of the song increases the mysterious feel and dynamic rage for an epic climax. [Tempo: Medium / 127 BPM]
Fun and funky, 8-bit retro video game style, with a strong, tough feel. [Tempo: Medium / 120 BPM]
Inspired by 1980's sci-fi and horror films, revived today by TV series about things that are strange. An ominous blend of synthesizers and orchestral tones, with a repetitive, tense motif. Tension / Suspense / Dark Music. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 84 BPM]
Inspired by 1980's sci-fi and horror films, and revived today by TV serious about things that are strange. An ominous blend of synthesizers and orchestral tones, with a repetitive, tense motif. Mystery / Retro / Dark Music. [Tempo: Medium / 90 BPM]
Fresh and current New Disco tune, with a strong 1980's influence. Funky, fresh, youthful and confident music. [Tempo: Medium / 120 BPM]
Inspired by 1980's movies and revived today by TV serious about things that are strange. A cool retro blend of synthesizers and drum machines, with a somewhat sexy or living vibe. Sexy / Love Story / Introspective Music. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 50 BPM]
Inspired by 1980's sci-fi and horror films revived today by things that are strange. An ominous blend of synthesizers and orchestral tones, with a repetitive tense motif. Cinematic / Thriller / Retro Music. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 86 BPM]
This 8-bit, 80’s arcade-type theme is nutty, adventurous and lots of retro fun. The arrangement travels through moods of whacky amusement and melodramatic danger with the use of quirky synths and drums. Great for comedies, fun scenes, children’s and web shows. Light / 8-bit / Retro . [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 154 BPM]
An analogue synth music track with a vintage / retro 1980's sci-fi vibe. Arpeggios and pads. Electronic / Futuristic / Vintage Stock Music. [Tempo: Medium / 100 BPM]
A retro sounding synth music track. Think 1980's movies and TV shows. Electronic / Retro / Futuristic Stock Music. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 95 BPM]
A driving vintage synth music track with sequenced bass. Rhythmic and punchy, with a sound and flow inspired by 1980's movies and TV series. Electronic / Sci-Fi / Futuristic Stock Music. [Tempo: Medium / 110 BPM]
An analogue synth music track with a vintage / retro 1980's sound. Think movies and TV series from the 80's. Electronic / Retro / Vintage Stock Music. [Tempo: Medium / 90 BPM]
A cinematic music with a dreamy feel to it. Morning light / Epic / Amazement / Wonderment. Dramatic bursts of electronic drums. Hint of 1980's or 1990's. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 90 BPM]
An nice track for a scene in an elevator or lounge where you need that cliche "smooth jazz" kind of sound. Also good for "sexy" scenes that need a hint of "corny". Think Barry White type vibe. Or even Thievery Corporation. The track is hip and confident and has a nice funk groove throughout. Horns come in and accent the piece. A cool solo on rhodes brings it all together nicely. [Tempo: Medium / 100 BPM]
An aggressive and driving synth track with a retro 1980's feel. Distorted guitars and gritty drums add an energetic, uptempo feel. aggressive, energetic, dark. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 126 BPM]
Synth pulses with a cinematic feel. Retro electronica with a nod back to the 1980's. Moody and contemplative. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 100 BPM]
Synth pulses with a cinematic feel. Retro electronica with a nod back to the 1980's. A sense of wonderment. [Tempo: Medium / 100 BPM]
Synth pulses with a cinematic feel. Retro electronica with a nod back to the 1980's. Moody and contemplative. Eighties / Vintage / Cinematic Stock Music. [Tempo: Medium / 127 BPM]
Electronic synth pulse with a retro 1980's feel. A sense of coolness and slight mystery. Cinematic / Vintage / Nostalgic Stock Music. [Tempo: Medium / 100 BPM]
Soft electronic pulses on a lush bed of soft synth pads. This music track starts off dreamy, wondrous, warm and nostalgic, until a slightly more mysterious pulse grows from underneath. 80's / Nostalgic / Retro Stock Music. [Tempo: Medium / 100 BPM]
An electronica / synth music track with a retro 1980's feel. A sense of mystery and night skies. Electronic / Nostalgic / Melancholic Stock Music. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 102 BPM]
A catchy uptempo indie rock song about the infamous Chateau Marmont. Features driving drums, piano, guitar, and airy female vocals. Available as a vocal version and an instrumental version. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 93 BPM]
A funk soul music track with punchy drums, a tight groove and catchy horns. Upbeat / Feel Good / Groovy Music. [Tempo: Medium / 95 BPM]
A classic, beefy, hard rock'n rolling music track with gutsy and power. Great for power sports, macho action and real men! Feelgood / Drive / Road Trip Music. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 145 BPM]
Uptempo electro rock in the style of Garbage, Ladytron and Curve. Drum machines, bass synths, heavy electric guitars, acoustic drums, pads and bass guitar. [Tempo: Medium / 118 BPM]
Uptempo synth heavy dark pop in the style of Ladytron. Atmospheric and moody female vocals. Synths, drum machines, acoustic drums and electric guitar. [Tempo: Fast / 172 BPM]
Heavy meets electro groove rock in the style of Garbage, Ladytron and Curve. Heavy electric guitars, bass guitar, drum machine, bass and lead synths. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 136 BPM]
Ultra moody electronic dark pop in the style of Curve, Ladytron and Garbage. Drum machine and acoustic drums, Bass and lead synths. [Tempo: Medium / 126 BPM]
A driving, retro inspired Hip Hop song about being on the rise. Available as a Vocal version and an Instrumental version. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 87 BPM]
An R&B influenced Pop song about hurtling toward love. [Tempo: Medium / 107 BPM]
A Hip-Hop song about hanging out with friends, with a sound and style from the late 80's or early 90's. Features electric guitar, synths, bass, drums, and male rap vocals. Available as a Vocal version and an Instrumental version. [Tempo: Medium / 115 BPM]
This youthful track is dominated by an in-your-face, synth bass groove that captures the spirit of a 1980’s funk dance track. Backed up by big drums and eccentric synths, this track transitions from a serious verse groove into a playful chorus. Excellent for commercials, comedy, children’s shows, reality and travel programming. Brash/ Bold/ Funk 80’s [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 114 BPM]