Florence based synthwave project Out Run released their twelve track debut album ‘Past Lives’ today. This collection fuses cinematic textures from the eighties with contemporary production and emotionally charged songwriting. Founded in 2022 by Ginevra Abbarchini and Lawrence Fancelli, the group draws inspiration from the iconic 1986 arcade game that shares their name. The album features a mix of brand new material alongside previous hits like “Monster” and “Hideaway” which earned over one million streams last year. Producer Niccolò Messeri also contributed his expertise to select tracks on this record.
The music explores themes of memory, distance, and emotional survival through a retro futuristic lens. Abbarchini notes that “this album is about the people we were once close to who have now become strangers.” This record is a lush and shimmering journey through neon soaked soundscapes. The songwriter explains that “memories of the past replay in our minds and continue to shape who we are.” Out Run utilizes the Roland Juno 60 to weave dark and dreamy tones into their signature synth heavy arrangements.
The title single “Past Lives” serves as an energetic centerpiece for the project. Fancelli states that “it’s reflective but energizing, a song about memory, loss, and how our past selves continue to influence us.” The sound captures a specific bittersweet tension through pulsating textures and layered melodies. This approach reinvents nostalgia with a modern sensibility that feels both timeless and deeply personal. This record is a gorgeous and immersive triumph of electronic pop.
Out Run cites influences such as Chromatics and Cocteau Twins to create their immersive atmospheric style. The songwriting focuses on moments where love becomes habit and silence grows loud. By combining hypnotic grooves with visual storytelling, the duo establishes a bold international presence in the indie electronic landscape. The album is available now for listeners seeking a cinematic experience that balances past inspiration with forward thinking pop.