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"!)
Chilled electronica with spacey, retro and robotic synths and dreamy, elegant violin over a steady beat. Great for fashion, science, technology, late night lounging music, background retail, modern romance and drama or any project with a relaxed and modern theme. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 90 BPM]
Jazz meets R&B in this moody, dynamic piece. [Tempo: Medium / 126 BPM]
Fresh and current New Disco tune, with a strong 1980's influence. Funky, fresh, youthful and confident music. [Tempo: Medium / 120 BPM]
Very electronic, slight retro sound like Kraftwerk or other minimalist electronica acts. Mysterious and robotic, a bit industrial. [Tempo: Fast / 130 BPM]
Atmospheric, Smooth Jazz to unwind to. Create a sophisticated and chilled vibe to go with cool lifestyle projects, relaxing in the summertime, luxury brands, on-hold music and sensual, intimate moments in tv dramas or comedies. Features Alto Sax, Guitar, Piano, Bass and Drums. [Tempo: Slow / 80 BPM]
Harmonized horn trio (tenor sax, alto sax, trumpet) belts out a compelling melody in this retro-modern jazz instrumental. Well placed bridge transitions to a warm, Wes Montgomery-influenced guitar. Tenor sax, trumpet, and bass solos. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 148 BPM]
Smooth rock with a cool riff guitar. Great great for underscore any type of competition or sport. [Tempo: Fast / 130 BPM]
Retro flavored pop/rock with a nod back to the 1970's and early 80's David Bowie, Todd Rundgren, T-Rex etc. 70's glam rock type song with a catchy melody and fun, off-the-wall lyrics. Very influenced by the T-Rex, David Bowie / Ziggy Stardust glitter / glam rock era. Put on your feather boa and turn it up. [Tempo: Fast / 134 BPM]
Soft, melodic, acoustic instrumental fantasy-rock? It's a bit hard to describe this track. It starts softly with piano, strings and acoustic guitars, and later builds to a big sound with soaring guitars and emotional melodies. Slightly retro, inspired by progressive rock groups like Genesis, Yes, Saga, Rush, Barclay James Harvest, etc. [Tempo: Medium / 115 BPM]
Tribute to 80's alternative new wave bands from the U.S.A. in the style of Devo, with female vocals. Biting electric guitars, bass guitar, drum machine, live drumkit, synth leads. Chorus is in 7/4 time signature for added quirkiness. [Tempo: Fast / 150 BPM]
Funky urban beat features trumpet and horns in a sexy smooth jazz jam. [Tempo: Medium / 84 BPM]
A fat and funky groove somewhere between funk and disco. 1970/1980 funk sound, similar to George Clinton, General Caine, Rick James, Prince and more. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 115 BPM]
An 80’s style pop-rock, break up song about how alcoholism ended a romantic relationship. Top 40 radio friendly. Also available as an instrumental version. [Tempo: Medium / 124 BPM]
A country song about a small town diner/restaurant, where the towns folk discuss gossip and politics. Guitar, upright bass, drums, fiddle, national resonator guitar, percussion. [Tempo: Fast / 118 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 strong and crisp electronic beat combines with classic synth sounds from the 1980's and 1990s to create a modern, uplifting and catchy pop instrumental with a slight nod back to the 80s and 90s. Positive electro, dancing beams of light. Uplifting nostalgia / Synthwave. (Stem files available.) [Tempo: Medium / 100 BPM]
An emotional ballad featuring powerful female vocals. A tale of heartbreak and finding closure to come out on the other side with strength and dignity. A great contemporary track with a touch of retro soul ala early 70s Stevie Wonder. Great for tv dramas or romantic movie soundtrack. [Tempo: Slow / 70 BPM]
A smooth, slightly funky, mid-tempo jazz track. Drums, piano, electric bass, soprano sax. Chilled, relaxed and groovy. [Tempo: Medium / 89 BPM]
Uplifting and Inspiring synth-driven pop music, with an 80's modern retro touch. Synthpop, Nu Disco, Synth Wave. Youth / Motivating / Funky Music. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 121 BPM]
An energizing, modern and funky dance track with an infectious groove. Great for party scenes, entertainment, advertising youth products, fashion shows, cardio exercise, corporate or any project in need of a Katy Perry soundalike track. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 122 BPM]
EDM / Synthwave music with a modern sound combined with a slight nod back to the 1980's and a sense of mystery or future. Cool and catchy, featuring a fat and solid beat with synth bass. 80's sound combined with today's EDM and tech house. Upbeat / Cinematic / Retro Futuristic Music. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 120 BPM]
Chilled-out, cool and funky lounge music track, with a 1970's or 1980's feel. Funk bass with live drums, subtle funk guitar riffing and a soft trumpet lick. Feelgood, confident, strutting and easy-going soft funk music. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 120 BPM]
Uplifting and nostalgic EDM melodies and rhythms create a fun and child-like groove, great music for youth & travel programs, advertising & fun scenes. [Tempo: Medium / 115 BPM]
Fully laid-back and dipped in Nu Disco sauce - classic funk track ideal for use with youth, lifestyle, vlogs, workout, sports and exercise, parties, celebrities and fashion, and more. (Stem files available.) [Tempo: Medium / 110 BPM]
A swaying, sensual surf rock / latin rock track with a Mexican or Southern Californian feel of the 60s-70s-80s. Influenced by Carlos Santana. Moody, surly, exotic, emotional and slightly mystical. Trumpet enters around 01:40. [Tempo: Medium / 108 BPM]
A confident, brash electro-rock song that takes its time and rides on a slow, heavy groove. Dirty, fuzzy guitars, a dark synth bassline, pounding drums, and quirky synths. Sounds like Jack White jamming with Beck. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 84 BPM]
Fresh, happy and positive! A joyful and easy track great for underscore any kind of enthusiastic or light hearted message. [Tempo: Medium / 118 BPM]
A funky, fun alt-rock track combining the sound of the late 80's Madchester scene with early 80's new wave. A groovy beat and a melodic bassline provide the backbone for some busy, funky Stone Roses inspired guitar work. The second half of the song introduces a B52's inspired organ, bongos and congas. A great track for happy, upbeat moments, with an "indie" feel. Party music. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 120 BPM]
A super smooth and creamy chill-out track. A sensual bass line with relaxing textures and funky summerly vibes. Oozing, swaying chill-out lounge vibes with beautiful rhodes chords and dreamy electric piano riff in chorus. Relaxing, appealing, slightly jazzy, Second part introduce very calm, mellow trumpet solo. Real late night track and summer chill music. The 'Vinyl FX version' deliberately adds subtle scratching and popping like from a vinyl record, for added retro feel. [Tempo: Medium / 94 BPM]
A positive, happy and simple electronic track with a catchy hook and uplifting feel. Universally appealing, this track could work with many projects, including technology, transport, communications and more. Cheeky, quirky and fun. [Tempo: Medium / 113 BPM]
A happy and positive electro pop music track with a retro, slight 80s synth sound. This is a stylish, feel-good background track perfect for upbeat and uplifting projects including video production, drone footage, vlogs, television, corporate videos, presentations, advertising etc. It brings to mind images of summer, happy people, travel, vacation, lifestyle, design, fashion, teamwork. 110 BPM. [Tempo: Medium / 110 BPM]
A fun, charming Indie-Pop / Synthwave track with a slight hint back to the 1980's combined with today's EDM Pop. Fresh / Uplifting / Funky / Positive. [Tempo: Medium / 120 BPM]
Snowballing quickly into a catchy dance track, this piece is an adventure into good, sustained feelings . It features an ‘80s inspired synth melody with brilliant, upbeat acoustic guitars, piano, bass, synth effects, and grooving drums. This has multitudes of uses in action, drama, commercials, fashion, recreation, travel, and wellness. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 148 BPM]
Extra chic cool disco music track, with that sound from late 70's and early 80's. Disco / Funk music influenced guitars and a funky bass, over a driving disco pop beat. [Tempo: Medium / 115 BPM]
An expansive, cinematic electronic track with a heart-rending quality and an inspiring and emotional lead synth. Atmospheric / Inspirational / Nostalgic. [Tempo: Medium / 100 BPM]
