In the Night Air: Modern Romance

The worlds of indie rock and R&B found common ground in a growing appreciation of the electronic '80s. That intersection of new wave synth-pop and sleek electro-soul became the meeting spot for contemporary acts like Frank Ocean, James Blake, The xx, Bon Iver, and Chairlift. It was only a matter of time before folks like Drake and Miguel took this retro-cool blend to the charts.