Video Age

Video Age, the New Orleans duo consisting of Ross Farbe and Ray Micarelli, occupies a unique space in the modern indie landscape by meticulously recreating the sonic palette of late 70s and early 80s pop. Emerging from the local DIY scene, the band transitioned from the more experimental leanings of their early work to a highly refined, synth-forward sound that draws heavily from new wave, yacht rock, and sophisticated disco.

Their sound identity is defined by the use of vintage hardware, including analog synths and tape-saturated production, which provides a distinctive warmth and 'lived-in' quality to their recordings. Critically, they are often grouped with the 'hypnagogic pop' or 'chillwave' movements, though their songwriting is more structurally traditional and hook-oriented than many of their peers. Their evolution has seen them move from the bedroom-pop intimacy of 'Living Alone' to the more expansive, studio-polished arrangements of 'Away From the Castle,' which incorporates more organic instrumentation like pedal steel and acoustic guitars. They represent a bridge between the ironic retro-fetishism of the 2010s and a more sincere, craft-focused appreciation for classic pop songcraft.