Missing Words is an electronic project from Long Beach, California, blending lush 1980s aesthetics with dreamy synthwave, darkwave, and synthpop. Spearheaded by James Meays alongside collaborators Collin Wood and Nestor Grajeda, the group delivers hypnotic vocal melodies layered over shimmering synthesizers and infectious dance grooves. Their atmospheric soundscapes capture both nostalgic retro-futurism and contemporary indie sensibilities.
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Missing Words plays a blend of atmospheric synthwave, darkwave, and synthpop rooted in lush 1980s retro aesthetics.
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Missing Words originated in Long Beach, California.