![]() The guy who started it let me take it over. There was more demand for this than I knew. I was just totally blown away and pretty touched by the whole thing. It was just a ton of people talking about my music and saying they wanted more. I saw there was a fan page already up there. I was on Facebook one day, and I decided to search Miami Nights 1984 for some reason. Music was put on the back burner for a bit. Some things happened in my life that caused me to move, and everything was turned upside down. Tell us a little about how that album came together. Turbulence is a classic of the Outrun/Synthwave scene. I mean, it’s a genre of music that’s based around soundtracks. I think it’s what many people in the industry were waiting for. ![]() When we first started this genre of music, that was the motivation behind it. I want you to be the guy to set the mood for it.” Doing a complete film score has kind of always been my dream. He got a hold of me down the road and said, “Hey, I’m doing my own movie. I don’t know whatever happened with the earlier film we lost touch with each other. He always wanted to work with me on something. The director, Cameron, had been in touch with me several years ago about another film he was working on. How did you get involved with the movie and end up doing the soundtrack? It was a soundtrack for an independent movie, I believe. So, let’s talk about the album you recently released. I mean, going out in public feels a little strange right now. I don’t have a lot of complaints about it. It’s just an excuse to work on myself and focus on the label. You know, honestly, I’ve been enjoying it. If you dig anything I said above, check out my conversation with Michael below, pop open a New Coke, throw on a neon tracksuit and blast some Miami Night 1984.Ĭonsidering the current state of the world, what have you been up to the past year? Below we discuss how he changed his name from ActRaiser to Miami Nights 1984, the hand aesthetics played in launching the current scene, and his love for vapor vinyl. Miami Nights was an essential impetus for my fascination with the genre. His nostalgically lo-fi synth soundscapes are perfect for vibing out on your next late-night drive. His albums Early Summer and Turbulence are classics of the scene. ![]() Miami Nights 1984, aka Michael Glover, is one of the pioneers of the current Synthwave movement. ![]()
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