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"!)
Fresh and current New Disco tune, with a strong 1980's influence. Funky, fresh, youthful and confident music. [Tempo: Medium / 120 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]
A hip shaking funk explosion reminiscent of classic acid jazz groups Brand New Heavies and Incognito. Smooth and soulful with catchy brass melody and tight rhythm section it grooves, it jives, it's slick and will add a classy touch of R&B to your project. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 102 BPM]
Groovy retro funk track. You can just see the huge collars, bell bottoms and massive fros. Phattt bass, loads of organ, bluesy guitar lines, laid back drums. [Tempo: Medium / 90 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]
Smooth rock with a cool riff guitar. Great great for underscore any type of competition or sport. [Tempo: Fast / 130 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 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]
Classic TV sport/football, similar to the famous 'Match of the Day' soccer theme from UK television. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 115 BPM]
A bright and shiny track with a combination of new and retro synth sounds. Uncomplicated and happy, with slightly quirky, feelgood vibes. Simple pleasures, happy days. [Tempo: Medium / 127 BPM]
Uplifting, inspiring and motivating Pop instrumental music featuring guitar harmonics, piano, synthesizers, sub-bass and a Trap / Hip-Hop drum beat. Great music for commercials, advertising, TV, films and videos. [Tempo: Medium / 88 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]
Groovy classic rock with e-guitar, dry bass and beat. Well-suited for road movies, motorcycles, alternative lifestyle and travel. [Tempo: Medium / 120 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]
This high energy and fast ska music is inspired in the UK style of the second ska wave of the late 1970s and early 1980s. This track gets you up and going! Saxes, trombone, organ, guitar, bass, percussion and drums make up the instrumentation. Highly suitable as music for oddball comedies, cool and slick commercials, reality shows and TV themes. [Tempo: Fast, Very fast / 150 BPM]
Jazz-funk in the style of Chick Corea electric band and others, with slap bass, horn section, funky clav and rhodes etc. Good forward drive, slight retro feel. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 92 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 smooth, slightly funky, mid-tempo jazz track. Drums, piano, electric bass, soprano sax. Chilled, relaxed and groovy. [Tempo: Medium / 89 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]
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]
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]
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 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]
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]
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]
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]
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]
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]
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]
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]
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]
An expansive, cinematic electronic track with a heart-rending quality and an inspiring and emotional lead synth. Atmospheric / Inspirational / Nostalgic. [Tempo: Medium / 100 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]
