Sun-bleached synths and that immediate 80s nostalgia glow. The Radical Summer compilation for Rocket League pulls nine tracks from Monstercat's roster that lean hard into retro summer vibes. WRLD's "Hang Up" floats on shimmering future bass, Stephen Walking's "Dads in Space" is gloriously weird synthwave with this goofy cosmic energy, and Varien & 7 Minutes Dead deliver the standout with "Aeon Metropolis," a sprawling electronic piece that sounds like a neon city breathing at night.
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Half an Orange closes it out covering "Playing with the Boys" from Top Gun, which is exactly the level of 80s commitment this collection demands. The whole set nails that golden hour driving energy. Pairs perfectly with aerial goals and impossible saves at 1AM on a Tuesday.