The bright keyboard at the start of this song is uplifting and yet the whole track is slightly bittersweet...it's a great contradiction in sounds that works so well. Bladerunn3r
Why this isn't already on vinyl is a mystery to me... RISE OF NEON is an excellent set of tunes. It's a great listen for anyone who's fallen in love with the genre, and the perfect "starter pack" for those who want to know what Synthwave is all about. mm_2020
Get in the car, we are going back to a neon dream of soft lights, cool nights and good times. These synths and drums will have you grooving and remembering so vividly it will bring a tear to your eye, a time machine of an album! Elvendandelion
Inspired by ’80s John Hughes films and the sights & sounds of Miami, the latest from Zak Vortex is a balmy summer synthwave dream. Bandcamp New & Notable May 23, 2022
Inspired by the sounds and aesthetics of ’80s Miami, Zak Vortex's third album takes listeners on a smooth, satisfying synthwave joy ride. Bandcamp New & Notable Sep 8, 2021