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Tech-noir is a musical subgenre and aesthetic within the synthwave and darksynth scenes, characterized by a dark, cinematic, and dystopian atmosphere. It draws heavy inspiration from 1980s science fiction and neo-noir films, blending retro-futuristic synthesizer melodies with driving basslines and industrial elements. The music often incorporates narrative storytelling, spoken word samples, and soundscapes that evoke a sense of urban decay, high-tech menace, and cynical romance.