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Jóhann Jóhannsson’s final work is this adaptation of a 1930 sci-fi novel about the end of humanity in the distant future.

The vaporwave duo returns with another release that moves far beyond “traditional” vaporwave ideals.

Michael Cottone’s tribute to his neighborhood uses lush, pastoral soundscapes to evoke a sense of wonder.

When I think of my ideal ambient music, I imagine the sort of tones and atmospherics that drift through this album.

The show’s three seasons, which span multiple eras in an isolated German town, make for some confusing and captivating viewing.

Puzzlewood is the retro-futurist synth band’s first album in over two decades — and it’s a welcome return.

Starflyer 59 returns with another solid collection of songs.

The electro-funk duo tackles the pandemic and quarantine life with their trademark grooves and cheekiness.

This understated indie sci-fi film breathes new life into a familiar storyline thanks to assured direction and solid performances.

This lovely little album by harpist Nailah Hunter stands in stark contrast to these chaotic times.

Robert Rich’s latest album is a response to listeners’ requests for music that can help them during these uncertain times.

Amazon’s latest sci-fi series is set in a small midwestern town where strange phenomena occurs every day.

The duo’s latest collection of nostalgia-soaked songs contains some of their most abstract and affecting music to date.

From its lifeless 3DCG animation to its nonsensical storyline, the latest Ghost in the Shell title underwhelms in every way.

Alex Garland’s latest explores free will, determinism, and the nature of reality against a Silicon Valley backdrop.

Endless Melancholy’s latest is the musical equivalent of thumbing through old keepsakes and faded photos.

One of synthwave’s finest concludes his Blade Runner-inspired series of EPs with a tribute to Rutger Hauer.

Thanks to its exotic-looking visual aesthetic, this sci-fi/action anime title is an overlooked gem from the mid ’90s.

The Danish trio’s latest album is a perfectly bleak blend of razor-sharp post-punk and chilly synth-pop.

There’s a hint of darkness beneath the dreaminess that makes Chasms’ music all the more captivating.