Composer and musician Onur Sertel has released Retro Wave Synth Besk, a new four-track instrumental EP inspired by the iconic synth sounds of the ’80s and ’90s.

Without a single lyric, the tracks rely on atmosphere, melody, and mood—nocturnal, wistful, and unhurried—pairing the grain of vintage synths with clean, modern production.

All four tracks were composed by Sertel, directly reflecting his musical vision and his belief that music should carry feeling, memory, and sincerity.

“For me, the ’80s and ’90s weren’t just about good sounds—they were about honesty,” Sertel says. “Loneliness could be conveyed with a single synth line, and heartbreak could be felt in the trembling of a voice.”

One of the EP’s central moments is “Such a Disappointment,” a track that reflects on lies, manipulation, and broken trust. Built around the moment when silence is no longer an option, the piece turns disappointment into a final act of self-recognition. As false victories, ambition, and empty promises lose their meaning, what remains is the courage to walk away, reclaim self-worth, and say, “Enough is enough.”

Across the release, that effort to revive the old spirit is clearly felt: warm synth textures, emotional piano transitions, and timeless melodies shape its sound. Sertel’s goal is not only to produce music, but to make listeners feel something, evoke a memory, or experience an emotion they have never felt before.

Sertel also frames the release as a message to fellow independent musicians: to protect sincerity in music and restore emotional depth, beauty, and craft to the creative process.

Tracklist

1. You Are the One
2. Tu Me Manques
3. The Cure of Troubles
4. Such a Disappointment

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