For practically a decade, Stranger Issues transported viewers again in time. Set within the ‘80s, the collection was outlined by its throwback style and nostalgic cultural references – however it was the distinctive, synth-heavy sound of Hawkins that really grounded Stranger Issues in a by-gone period of supernatural thriller and surprise.
Composed by S U R V I V E’s Kyle Dixon and Michael Stein, the eerie synthwave soundtrack is immediately recognisable, with the title theme even bagging an Emmy again in 2017. Now, followers will be capable of immerse within the sound of the collection because the duo embark on a tour throughout Europe performing music from throughout the collection’ 5 seasons.
Whereas Stranger Issues : The First Shadow affords a theatrical addition to the collection, Dixon and Stein’s tour will focus fully on the wealthy, ‘80s-drenched soundtrack. Happening throughout Prague, Brussels, Berlin, Belfast, Birmingham, London and Fiastra, the reveals will function a “definitive” sonic retrospective of Stranger Issues.
The duo will likely be kickstarting issues in Prague on 25 April, main as much as a ultimate efficiency on 26 June in Fiastra.
From the common-or-garden beginnings of collection one, all the way in which as much as the grand finale of 2025’s fifth and ultimate season, the reveals will convey the soundtracks to life with an equally as immersive mild present, because of the assistance of famend visible artist MFO (Marcel Weber).
Every present will likely be an atmospheric expertise, drenched in fog and “placing” designs of sunshine, with “dreamy glows” and contrastingly “violent, haunted actions” set to sink followers right into a wealthy, mystical world of synths.
For these eager to expertise extra of the duo’s sound, we’d additionally encourage you to take a look at their work in S U R V I V E. The digital undertaking is equally as mystifying because the duo’s work on Stranger Issues – and Dixon and Stein are reportedly engaged on a comply with as much as S U R V I V E’s 2018 report, RR7400: LA041717. In order that’s definitely one thing to stay up for.
Tickets for Kyle Dixon and Michael Stein performing the music of Stranger Issues are on sale now.
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