r/outrun

93K archived posts · Apr 2013 – Sep 2026

Outrun - the retrofuturistic dreams of 1985.

r/outrun

This forum is dedicated to the modern revival of the 80s aesthetic. Welcome to the land of neon-soaked sunsets, fast cars, and pulsing synthwave beats. Feel free to join us on Discord: https://discord.gg/outrun

Created Apr 29, 2013

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r/outrun is a general community dedicated to the synthwave music scene, a revisionist 80s music style of synthesizers and pulsing beats, and the retrofuturist 80s aesthetic of fast cars, neon lights and chrome.

First time here?

Check out this image of the Synthwave Essentials Chart. to get started on some of the best synthwave has to offer.

Follow the /r/outrun twitter for updates on AMA's and other cool news.

We are also working on the synthwave wiki. Check it out! Help with editing the wiki is much appreciated! <3

All your hottest outrun related garbage can go on r/outruncirclejerk . Ever questioned: Is this outrun? It always is on r/outruncirclejerk.

Rules

Post Related Content

Please keep to the theme of the sub: check if your content retro-related or inspired before posting. Unrelated content might be removed without notice.

Post Quality Content

Please post content that you think is really worth sharing with other members. Common low-effort content might be removed without notice.

Stay indifferent to politics

We are not affiliated to any political movements. Any political content will be removed. Enjoy the music and aesthetic regardless of your political views.

Mind The Reposts

Please check before posting if the content has been around recently or not. Reposts might be removed without notice. This includes posts in our top of all time.

Promote yourself reasonably

If you are a music producer or any other kind of content maker, your content is welcome here. But please post your original content in reasonable amounts. Please don't spam promote. Otherwise your posts might get removed or your access to the sub might be restricted.

Credit the Authors

If you're not posting original content, don't forget to include the credit and source link in post title, description or in first comment.

Pirated Content

Please do not share pirated or leaked content; posts and comments containing download links will be removed without notice. Most releases are free to listen on streaming platforms. Support your scene!

If you're involved in the scene and would like to schedule an AMA, message the moderators and perhaps we can work something out.

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###Last 5 AMA's:

Check out the full list of AMAs on the Synthwave Wiki.

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##Discover the Music A great place to start discovering synthwave is the earlier mentioned Synthwave Essential Album Chart.

Playlists on spotify that we recommend are "Synthwave in Space" playlist by aof3d or his "Synthwave Underground" playlist consisting of lesser known synthwave artists.

Youtube is also a great way to discover new music, there are many good youtube channels. Most notably:

If you want a continues stream of synthwave check out the synthwave station on Digitally Imported Radio curated by our very own mod u/liamemsa.

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