Hugh Mann
Electropop, Pop
Rexius Records
Arizona, USA
Hugh Mann
Artist
Hugh Mann – Retro-Futuristic Dreamscapes in Synth & Chillwave
Hugh Mann crafts cinematic synth-driven soundscapes that bridge the nostalgic warmth of the analog era with the reflective, dreamlike textures of modern chillwave. Blending popwave, synthwave, and neo-synthpop, his music captures the sensation of drifting through twilight cityscapes, neon highways, and distant digital memories. Perfect for late-night synthwave playlists or lo-fi retro vibes, Hugh Mann’s sound sits comfortably alongside artists like The Midnight, Timecop1983, and LGHTNNG.
Raised in the high deserts of Arizona and shaped by a transient childhood, Hugh Mann’s music is infused with atmospheric textures and expansive sonic storytelling. His sound distills the hazy, sun-faded warmth of chillwave, evoking the feeling of rediscovering a long-lost memory on an old VHS tape. Inspired by 80s film scores, vintage synthesizers, and the transition from analog to digital, his songs reflect both personal memories and a broader cultural shift—a longing for the tactile past while embracing a boundless future, layered with rich synth pads, pulsating basslines, and hauntingly ethereal melodies.
Hugh Mann resonates with those who seek ethereal nostalgia wrapped in immersive storytelling. With his upcoming three-song EP, he revisits the cultural and sonic landscape of 1983, distilling its introspective energy into lush synth textures and dreamlike soundscapes—a soundtrack for past and future wanderers alike.