New Wave was always a little weird — and that’s why it’s wonderful. Synth & Swagger is your home for deep dives, fun facts, and collectible guides that celebrate the music, style, and spirit of the New Wave era. Whether you grew up glued to MTV or stumbled onto these bands through Spotify, this is the place to rediscover the sound that defined a generation.
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I’m Jason D’Orazio — a lifelong music obsessive with a particular love for New Wave and ‘80s sounds. My earliest memory of the genre was hearing Cyndi Lauper’s Girls Just Wanna Have Fun in 1984, back when I was just a kid. From sneaking my big sister’s cassettes to late-night Napster deep dives in college, New Wave has always been part of my soundtrack. Synth & Swagger is where I get to share that passion — through stories, analysis, and creative projects that bring the era back to life.
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