Shimmering neon synth-pop that feels like a midnight drive through a 1980s dreamscape. Polished, nostalgic, and deeply melodic.
LAU (Laura Fares) is an Argentinian-born, London-based artist who has become a pivotal figure in the modern synthwave and retrowave scenes. Originally a professional drummer and songwriter for major acts like Sam Sparro and Clean Bandit, she transitioned into a solo career that synthesizes her rhythmic expertise with a deep love for 1980s pop aesthetics.
Her sound identity is built on a foundation of analog-style synths, gated reverb drums, and melodic, often melancholic vocals. As the co-founder of Aztec Records, she has played a significant role in the cultural curation of the retrowave genre, helping to define its shift from a niche internet subculture into a more polished, pop-adjacent movement. Critical consensus highlights her ability to avoid the 'kitsch' traps of retro-revivalism by focusing on high-quality songwriting and sophisticated production. Her work is frequently cited alongside peers like Michael Oakley and Dana Jean Phoenix as the vanguard of vocal-led synthwave.
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