The Midnight are the synthwave duo of American songwriter Tyler Lyle and Danish-born producer Tim McEwan, formed in 2012 — lush analog-style synths, saxophone, and pure '80s nostalgia. Endless Summer (2016) and Monsters (2020) are the fan favorites and easy entry points. Browse The Midnight vinyl, CDs, and reissues at Wax Trax Records.
The Midnight formed in 2012, a collaboration between American songwriter Tyler Lyle and Danish-born producer Tim McEwan, who met in Los Angeles. The duo became one of the most prominent acts in the synthwave and retrowave scene, building their audience largely through online communities and streaming before expanding into large-scale touring.
The Midnight play synthwave and retrowave, evoking the sound and mood of 1980s pop, film scores, and AOR. Their music combines lush analog-style synths, prominent saxophone, gated drums, and emotive, nostalgic vocals and lyrics, creating a cinematic, romantic atmosphere that defines the modern synthwave aesthetic.
The Midnight's albums have been issued in colored-vinyl and special editions popular with the synthwave community. Their visually distinctive cover art and self-released approach make their pressings of particular interest to fans of the genre.
Listeners new to The Midnight often start with Endless Summer (2016) or Monsters (2020). For related listening, see and .
