A Nostalgic Synthwave Journey
Emerging from the vibrant underground of Melbourne’s music scene, The Safety Word continues to carve a sonic identity that’s as ethereal as it is emotionally charged. Formed by longtime collaborators John Rousvanis and Simon Quinn, the duo has earned a dedicated following for their lush synth-pop soundscapes and deeply introspective songwriting.
Since their self-titled debut in 2019, The Safety Word has stood out as a beacon of atmospheric pop, drawing comparisons to acts like Boo Seeka, Bob Moses, and Cub Sport. But the band is far from imitative — they’re innovators, weaving retro textures with modern emotionality to offer listeners an experience that feels both familiar and refreshingly original.
Their latest release, “Holographic Reality,” is a stunning continuation of this journey. Rooted in 80s synthwave aesthetics, the track pulses with a Carpenter-esque bassline, evoking neon-lit highways and cinematic tension. Yet beneath the analog drive lies a tender, wistful melody — a dreamlike current that carries listeners into a world both real and imagined. It’s music for reflective nights, a soundtrack to memory and longing.
Holographic Reality feels like the perfect distillation of The Safety Word’s mission: to create an emotional sanctuary through sound. The track is drenched in nostalgia, yet refuses to settle in the past — instead, it projects forward, exploring the blurred lines between memory and imagination, reality and illusion.
🎧 Listen to “Holographic Reality” now on all streaming platforms:
https://open.spotify.com/intl-fr/album/2Owe8kwL30RKpAR1wC3MA3?si=46SyEabgRLyXfJaF9Nk7Hg
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With Holographic Reality, The Safety Word proves once again that synth-pop can be more than just sound — it can be shelter, movement, memory, and hope.
