So this is a video for Version 4 of the Synthwave Essentials chart that I've been working on this last year after taking it over from u/Aphibacus192000 who created the first two versions.

This chart expands upon my 3.0 Essential Chart by adding more additional styles, moving some artists around, and adding a whole second chart. I go more into depth on the styles of each I used and what I think they are. Each of those on the blog links to a list that is chronological, includes some review and info on the artists, and uses a track selection to make a cd length mixtape for you to listen to. Those are on Youtube and Spotify. That is part of a bigger project called the RYM Ultimate Box Set Project that I've been working on with others for 9 years. Those are playlists and guides for just about every genre made. https://rymboxset.blogspot.com/

I hope this helps new and old synthwave fans find albums and artists as well as understand or solidify the styles so that they can enjoy the diversity of inspirations and sounds from this amazing community. Support the artists and support the supporters.

View all of it from here https://synthwavestyles.blogspot.com/ along with Youtube and Spotify playlists