SelloRekT / LA Dreams

SelloRekT / LA Dreams is the primary musical alias of Kevin Montgomery, a cornerstone figure in the modern synthwave and retrowave movements. Emerging in the early 2010s, Montgomery helped define the 'Outrun' aesthetic, characterized by a heavy reliance on 1980s hardware emulation, LinnDrum-style percussion, and cinematic melodic structures.

His work is deeply rooted in the cultural ephemera of his youth, drawing direct inspiration from 80s cinema, arcade games, and the slick production of early MTV-era pop. Unlike the more aggressive 'darksynth' subgenre, LA Dreams focuses on the 'dreamwave' and 'chillwave' intersections, prioritizing atmosphere and emotional resonance over dancefloor aggression. His music has achieved significant cross-platform success, appearing in television series like Red Oaks and Vice Principals, and becoming a staple of the NewRetroWave community. Critically, he is regarded as a master of the 'analog warmth' aesthetic, successfully bridging the gap between genuine 80s production techniques and modern high-fidelity digital standards. His massive discography serves as a comprehensive library of the synthwave genre's evolution over the last decade.