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The episode explores the music scene of 2011, highlighting the transition from indie angst to synth-driven anthems.

Send us Fan Mail Forget where you are and remember where you were—we are stepping into the Retro Wave Zone with the Back in Time Brothers! This week, DJ Paulie and Lou are dialing the time machine back 15 years to 2011, an absolute turning point for music where indie angst was traded for massive synths, floor-filling beats, and iconic vocals. From the rise of legendary British vocal powerhouses to the viral shuffling craze that took over every single dance floor, this episode is packed with b...

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Hosts: DJ Paulie, Lou

Topics covered

• music history
• 2011 music
• synth pop
• indie music
• dance music
• viral trends

Keywords

• 2011
• synths
• dance floors
• British vocalists
• music trends
• retro wave

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Books & works: Retro Wave Zone

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