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retrofuture 

A genre of music that can best be described as "What they thought the future would sound like in the 80's". Appearing in films such as Blade Runner or Hobo with a Shotgun, the mood of a retrofuture song can range from cheerful and wondrous to bleak and dystopian, but the common factor is always synthesizer. Sometimes, a retrofuture song is composed entirely from synthesizers.
"Have you played Far Cry 3: Blood Dragon yet? The entire soundtrack is retrofuture!"
retrofuture by Karnaugh October 18, 2013
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retrofuture 

A version of the future that also has a nostalgic feel or vibe. Characteristic of the views of the future associated with the past.
Mike: "I spent all day listening to retrofuture vibes, best stuff out there."

Paul: "Yeah, they sure make you feel like you're in 1980 and 2080 at the same time..."
retrofuture by agaminon February 25, 2021