The closest contemporary match: sharp analog-synth lines, cool new-wave drive, and songs built to feel intimate but widescreen. Start with “The Wall & I.”

A direct companion from the same 2010s synth-pop moment—glossy, wistful, and hook-first, with a warmer, softer-focus production style.

Twin Shadow’s romantic pop instincts refracted through silkier R&B, funk, and 1980s pop. It is smoother and more sensual, but shares the late-night polish.

Lean, dramatic synth-pop with a strong melodic centre and a little post-punk edge. This is the most direct route if you want the sharp silhouette and heart-on-sleeve side of Twin Shadow.

For a more maximal, emotionally exposed version of the same era’s synth-pop: huge vocal peaks, tense electronic production, and real melodrama.