outrun
what it is
Outrun refers to a style of electronic music that draws inspiration from TV, Film and Video game music of the 1980s. More specifically, Outrun music embodies the high tempo and drama of action movies, car chase scenes and racing games. It is considered to be a sub-genre of the Synthwave scene, which itself draws from a wider template of influences from 80s popular culture.
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level 4 · further
art pop, hyperpop, and the underground
level 5 · all the way
deep experimental
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questions
What is outrun?
Outrun refers to a style of electronic music that draws inspiration from TV, Film and Video game music of the 1980s. More specifically, Outrun music embodies the high tempo and drama of action movies, car chase scenes and racing games. It is considered to be a sub-genre of the Synthwave scene, which itself draws from a wider template of influences from 80s popular culture.
What are good outrun albums to start with?
Try Redline by Lazerhawk, Zeta by ZETA, De Volta ao Novo (Deluxe) by Jota Quest, and Sounds that Kill by Waveshaper.
Who are some women making outrun?
musicisforgirls.com/genres/outrun/girls lists women, non-binary artists, and bands with women making outrun, from mainstream to underground.
genre notes from last.fm listeners · artists and albums from last.fm, updated 2026-10-20