ARTIST : BLACKPOOLE
ALBUM : MIDNIGHT IN LA
RELEASED : AUGUST 2025
Listening to Midnight in L.A. feels like stepping into another world—a neon dream where Los Angeles streets come alive at midnight. Blackpoole, the synthwave project from Germany, has created an album that doesn’t just play in the background; it pulls you in like a movie.
The story of Chris and Kate unfolds track by track, and I found myself really caring about them. The narration by Jon White makes the journey feel cinematic, like I was being told a love story as the music carried me through. The guitar sounds of Wassim Rahmani are stunning—they bring a real emotional punch, cutting through the dreamy synths with something raw and human. And with the addition of Luci Rivas vocals, they enhance the emotional resonance of the album as if Kate is singing the story to us.
What I love most is that it’s not just about retro vibes or synth nostalgia. Sure, it has that shimmering ‘80s feel, but it’s sincere, not just an aesthetic. The music has heart, and the story feels genuine.
For me, Midnight in L.A. is one of those albums you listen to start to finish, like watching a film unfold in sound. It’s romantic, it’s dreamy, and it’s something I’ll be coming back to whenever I want to escape into a neon-lit night.
