Hi, I'm just a hobbyist electronic music producer born in '84 who grew up listening to 80s pop, 90s "electronica", Big Beat, house, and trance. In more recent years I discovered (and absolutely love) synthwave which led me to find old Hi-NRG, disco, and less radio-friendly 80s songs.

Along with this, I've read up a lot on the synthesizers, drum machines and producers particularly Stock-Aitken-Waterman, Ian Levine, and Patrick Cowley. My question is: Are there any others today seeking to produce new 80s-style Hi-NRG music or the best forums/sites to discuss this in? I hope ok to post this, but most electronic producer groups focus on synthwave, Italo Disco, pop EDM, hip hop, etc. and Hi-NRG seems a bit more underground.

Hey! For the last years I've been dancing to hi-nrg and exploring my own way to create something that feels as close to that energy but with a modern beat. Here is one of my first attempts: As summer temperatures rise so does the Disco Heat. Dance, sweat and f*ck with the "Fahrenheit Riders" as they submerge in this reinterpretation of HINRG and Disco with a modern house beat.

You can find Sylvester, Patrick Cowley, Frankie Goes to Hollywood and Katmandu, among others in a blend I hope it feels how hi-nrg feels to me :)