Velocity 128 release weekend for Betamax Video Club Vol. 2 on cassette!

Join us at Clinton Street Record & Stereo to listen to our new cassette on their sound system. Grab a bite and some drinks at the bars nearby and enjoy an afternoon in charming Southeast Portland neighborhood while listening to new tunes!

ODDitee Velocity 128 Future Flux '84 Daniel Quasar

Live synthwave from the Pacific Northwest! The Pacific Northwave Collective presents a night of Synthwave & Cyberpunk, Friday night at Darrell's Tavern in North Seattle! ODDitee and Velocity 128 from the Pacific Northwave Collective will be making the journey from Portland to join forces with Seattle's own Dream Commander and Future Flux 84! Keys, guitar, and vocals with retro vibes. Check out this album release weekend for Velocity 128 - Betamax Video Club vol. 2 on cassette and digital platforms! Tickets at the door! Show starts at 9pm!

Pacific Northwave Collective presents SynthCadia! It's a synthwave DJ night with local artists and enthusiasts in SE Portland!

Featuring our resident DJs: Velocity 128 and Moon Talk

Enjoy the music and VHS movies with SYNTHCADIA themed cocktail of the night "Synth On The Beach"! A must try.

SYNTHCADIA is every 1st Saturday of the month at Trouble Bar-so come on down and live in Retro bliss with us!

The Pacific Northwave Collective was built to bring together synth and electronic-based musicians, makers, artists, and synth-lovers from the Pacific Northwest region to network, grow, and cultivate a hub of like-minded individuals who want to showcase the talent around the PNW.

We have the full Velocity 128 hardware lineup in DC for the first time in a couple of years!

Betamax Video Club 8/30- A celebration of 80's B movie classics and home video club culture. Stay tuned for details!

Odd commercials, movie trailers, and found footage will play before and after the film along with music performed live by local synthwave artist, Iterations https://www.facebook.com/iterations/

Schedule 6:30-7:00 Coming Attractions 7:00-8:30 TBA 8:30-9:30 Iterations 9:30-11:00 TBA 11:00-??? BVC Late Night

🌲✨ WHYNOT CAMPOUT 2026 ✨🌲

Velocity 128 live set 2-3pm, Saturday, 22 Aug 2026

August 20–23 • Mt. Hood

Welcome to our annual weekend in the woods. Whether you’re returning or joining us for the first time, we’re excited to share this little corner of the forest with you. Trade the city for fresh air, riverside hangs, late night music, and a community built around good people and great sound.

🌲 What to Expect
• 3 Nights of Music
• Forest karaoke
• Camp games & community activities
• Riverside swims & afternoon lounging
• Late night lasers beneath the trees

✨ Amenities
• Community kitchen & lounge
• Porta potties (always appreciated)
• Swimmable riverside access (swim at your own risk)
• Hi-fi sound system & immersive lighting

✨WHYNOT Campout has always been about more than music. It’s a weekend to disconnect from the city, connect with new people, and create the kind of memories that keep bringing us back to the woods year after year.

🌲Free with RSVP. Visit whynotpdx.com or Comment “campout” and we’ll send you all the details.

KEEPING THE SUMMER SYNTH GOIN

Did you think we were done? Tsk tsk, we're still keeping the tunes and retro atmosphere alive next week at @troublepdx in PDX on August 1st, at 8pm.

Our RAD lineup includes a b2b dj set from @alex_lightspeed and @sylvainsf along with our resident dj @velocity128.

Think you got the competetive edge on the controller? Why not challenge a few of our PNWC members to a few rounds on Street Fighter 2! Perhaps you might get lucky and win some loot 👀👀👀.

Enjoy the music and VHS movies with SYNTHCADIA themed cocktail of the night "Synth On The Beach"! A must try.

SYNTHCADIA is every 1st Saturday of the month at Trouble Bar-so come on down and live in Retro bliss with us!

See you soon!

21+ ONLY, FREE ENTRY

PNWC RETURNS TO @vicebeer July 25th: 6pm-10pm!!!

Back to where it all started for our monthly SYNTHCADIA nights-returning back to Vancouver, WA!

We will be providing Synthwave/Retro tunes after the VHS Swap concludes-so stick around, have an award winning beer, maybe a taco or two from @_elviejonfoodtruck and enjoy the nostalgic music curated by our local and talented members @velocity128 and @moon__talk.

For those curious-we are still keeping up with our regular SYNTHCADIA event every 1st Saturday of the month at @troublepdx from 8pm-12pm/1am so those in PDX, continue to look forward to those! Next one coming on August 1st! Until then-we look forward to retrofying your night at Vice Beer!

See you soon!

July 18th it's going down at Kelly's Olympian (hosted by the Pacific Northwave Collective)! https://www.instagram.com/pacificnorthwave/

We're celebrating the epic release of Dream Commander's newest EP Levels with Underwater Nightclub, Kidd Nostalgia, and a sultry DJ set from Jonathan of Velocity 128.

Dream Commander is a one man synth odyssey based out of Seattle, that explores a blend of electronic genres, melding familiar feeling hooks with atmospheric waves of nostalgia. https://www.instagram.com/dreamcommander/

Underwater Nightclub blends dark synthpop and electronic rock with elements of grunge, punk, and more - featuring haunting vocals and punchy guitar against a dreamy synth-packed soundtrack. https://www.instagram.com/underwaternightclub/

Kidd Nostalgia is a multi instrumental electronic artist that loves to blend EDM with disco. Often praised for his high energy stage presence, you can expect to witness a fun and interactive show. https://www.instagram.com/abel_the_alien/

Opening the night is the West Coast half of Velocity 128 (Jonathan Lim), who’ll be DJing synth-wave from Pacific Northwest artists and beyond. https://www.instagram.com/velocity128/

This is surely going to be a magical summer evening to remember! 🌇🌞🎹🎸🎤🎵🎶 8pm Doors // 21+ // $10 ADV $15 DOS

SynthCadia continues at Trouble Bar every first Saturday of the month! Enjoy synthwave tunes and connect with members of the Pacific Northwave Collective and beyond! 21+, 8pm, FREE entry. Themed drink: Synth on the Beach

SynthCadia returns once again on the First Saturday of the month of May at Trouble Bar (@troublepdx) !

Join us (the Pacific Northwave Collective), as Sylvain Niles and Velocity 128 [DJ set] spin all the greastest Synthwave hits-old and new, featuring local PNWC members and beyond!

Enjoy watching vintage VHS classics like the RoboCop trilogy on the wall of CRT TVs!

Take a snazzy glam shot with the resident mannequin models: Kyle & Jessica and tag PNWC or #synthcadia!

Enjoy our special themed cocktail of SynthCadia: Synth On The Beach - a modified blend of the iconic Sex on the Beach cocktail.

All this and more at Trouble Bar, May 2nd at 8pm!

21+ ONLY, ENTRY COMPLETELY FREE.

Come and have RAD night.

Follow us for updates at: https://www.instagram.com/pacificnorthwave/

SYNTHCADIA IS BACK!!! Yes its true! Pacific Northwave's monthly Synth Music DJ night is back for the new year in PDX at @troublepdx! Returning to help lay down some nostalgic hits are familiar faces @moon__talk, who just recently played live last month at Shanghai Tunnel Bar and resident dj @velocity128!

Join us on March 7th, 2026 to enjoy some drinks and food, take a pic with the 80s/90s fitted mannequins, dance to retro beats and nostalgic ambiance at CRT/VHS themed @troublepdx.

See you there!

synthcadia, #djnight, #80s, #synthmusic, #pdx

Bringing Seattle & Portland synthwave to Richland We're crossing over the Cascades on a synthwave road trip into the high desert of Richland to get you all dancing to our retro vibes!

US3R https://www.imtheus3r.com/ Meet Seattle's own dystopian pop artist US3R. He is best known for weaving subversive lyrical themes into deceptively fun electronic pop music. Described as a combination of Justice, Daft Punk, The Weeknd, Billie Eilish, and Disclosure, his music feels familiar yet pushes boundaries. His music combines unconventional sounds, weaving them into social commentary and vivid escapism.

ODDitee https://odditee.bandcamp.com/ A Pacific Northwest based synth driven project, ODDitee is finally ready to honor the legacies entrusted to him through his music and art. Like its title, ODD's journey has led him to this 'New Horizon' and he intends to keep those promises and legacies alive through his future releases.

Future Flux 84 https://futureflux84.bandcamp.com/ Future Flux 84 is a dynamic synthwave duo, transporting listeners to a retro-futuristic realm where neon hues meet pulsating beats. Delivering a transcendent experience that transcends time, beckoning listeners to join them on a journey through the neon-lit corridors of tomorrow

Velocity 128 https://jonathan23rd.com/velocity-128 The duo of Eric Garwood (Iterations) & Jonathan Lim formed Velocity 128 in 2017 for their monthly synthwave performances at Betamax Video Club in Washington, DC. The music being released are studio versions of their live production and improvisational performances. Jonathan has since relocated to Portland, Oregon while the duo continues to produce music and perform live on both coasts.

Read more about the artists at: Jonathan23RD.com

Pacific Northwave Collective presents

ODDitee (Rosso Corsa Records) Dream Commander (Seattle) Velocity 128

Last minute addition. Velocity 128 and Kidd Nostalgia will be DJing the official Rose City Comic Con afterparty at WonderLove in Portland! Synthwave, retrowave, chillwave, and electronica to set the mood for the comic con crowd.

https://www.instagram.com/p/DNbvBk0S1Hu/ A night of synthwave jams. PORTLAND!

We are finally venturing into PDX territory with our latest edition of SynthCadia! You asked and we listened and we're extending the summer for just a bit longer with some retro synth tunes and 2 new djs to our lineup on August, 28th, 2025.

@kidd.nostalgia has been tearing up the live scene, recently opening for the likes Com Truise, Deaths Dynamic Shroud and even bumping shoulders with Future Funk legends such as Englewood & Macross 82-99! Happy to have him dj this edition of SynthCadia

@sylvainsf is a new recent edition to the PNWC making his way down from Seattle and newly settling near the PDX area. He made a surprise appearance at our last SynthCadia with Alex Lightspeed and looking forward to his inclusion.

And of course SynthCadia always welcomes resident artist, @velocity128 to close the night for our nostalgic journey.

Big thanks to @junglebarportland for hosting our venture into PDX!

Let the retro synths sounds take you on another nostalgic journey on Aug 28th! See you soon!

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🌲✨ WHYNOT CAMPOUT 2025 ✨🌲 August 22–24 near Mt. Hood

If you've been here before welcome back to the woods! and if not, we are so happy you found us!

This is our 4th annual forest gathering and it's bigger, better, and more full of weird magic than ever before.

🌚 Imagine 🌝: Open decks under the trees. Team camp games that make strangers into besties. Karaoke echoing through the forest. Cooling off by the sandy riverside. And at night… a wall of sound + lasers lighting up the night sky.

Let's keep this annual tradition going with you a part of it!

🎶 Weekend Highlights: ~ Friday: Open decks, bring your USB and your weirdest bangers ~ Saturday: Curated lineup to carry us through the stars ~ Sunday: Unstructured tunes, and cozy warm goodbyes ~ Camp games, stargazing, and the legendary Forest Karaoke ~ Chill zones, swims, and the people you didn’t know you needed

🌻 Amenities: ~ Community kitchen & lounge ~ Porta potties (✨bless✨) ~ Karaoke! ~ Swimmable water feature (no lifeguard tho, be safe) ~ Hi-Fi sound system + lasers

Free with RSVP; For info, comment "campout" and we'll get you sorted out!

WHYNOTcampout #portlandrave #pnwfestival #foresttechno #campvibes #undergroundcommunity #raveculture #pdxraver #pdxrave

https://www.instagram.com/p/DLRXOBCOcL9/ SynthCadia 4: Daniel Quasar album release party!

Summer is here and we are back and ready to provide the neon-drenched, vintage 80s sounds of an alternate timeline you all love with our 4th iteration of SynthCadia!

This SynthCadia will be celebrating and promoting the release of @danielquasar fourth album and debut on @retrosynthrecords 'Memories Of A Future Never Came', a collection of hard-hitting synths, dreamy soundscapes, and intentional lyricism.

Returning to our usual and wonderful hosts @vicebeer, Come for a night of synth-infused music that will have you dancing, dreaming, and thinking about infinite futures while enjoying some local award-winning and collaborative beers!

Providing the tunes will be the previous SynthCadias star performer @alex_lightspeed with a dj set this time around and of course long time SynthCadia resident @velocity128.

Hope to see you enjoy a beer and some tunes soon @vicebeer !

A night of synthwave jams.

PNWC PRESENTS: SynthCadia 3: Alex Lightspeed & The Most Excellent Band- "Lost Future" Album Release Party

SynthCadia has another special night of Synthwave and Retro flare-this time with a Cyber-Futuristic theme!

Another @rosso.corsa.records alumni: @alex_lightspeed will be releasing his sophmore full length album on Rosso Corsa Records, April 23rd, 2025. A dark, dystopian romance, Cyber-Punk themed album that captures the high octane cybernetic action and often times the hauntingly beautiful stillness of a dystopian future. Lightspeed has been a well established figure in the local EDM scene and has reached a far reaching audience through his Synth endeavours. Now part of our local Collective, Alex knowledge, experience and resources have been a HUGE boon to making sure our community will continue to thrive.

Join us in celebrating the eventual release and get a sneak peak of the album AND a SPECIAL LIVE PERFORMANCE of Alex and his Most Excellent Band at @vicebeer!

Our resident djs @moon__talk & @velocity128 will be holding down the night once again with a heavier, darker playlist.

We look forward to seeing you don your Leather Jackets, Polished Chrome Sports Bikes and Cybernetic Augments tearing up the dancefloor, while drinking some award winning beer at Vice Beer. Hang out with other members of the PNWC and see how you can be more involved!

Merchandice from both the djs and Alex Lightspeed will also be available for purchase at the event, feel free to support them.

Cheers to the future!

Poster design by @danielquasar

-PNWC