Futurecop! has returned, and he’s doing it in style. After more than a year of silence, the Manchester-based synth-pop visionary is back with “So… Far Away”—the dazzling lead single from his forthcoming album Wind, Town & Flowers. For fans who’ve been waiting, the track feels like stepping into a neon dreamscape where nostalgia and modernity collide in perfect harmony.
From the first shimmering chords, “So… Far Away” sets a tone that is both comforting and expansive. It’s pure Futurecop!: swirling synth toplines, radiant melodies, and a heartbeat powered by a dynamic drum machine. The track takes cues from the 80s, channeling the cinematic glow of John Hughes movies, while filtering it through the slick, polished lens of 2000s pop. The result is music that feels timeless—nostalgic yet distinctly fresh.
The single is only a taste of what’s to come. Wind, Town & Flowers promises to be Futurecop!’s most ambitious project yet, fusing synthwave, R&B, dance, pop, rock, and even liquid drum & bass into a cohesive story of growing up, leaving, and coming home. Inspired by retro synths, classic films, and 90s Japanese TV dramas, the album is set to feel like the soundtrack to a movie that doesn’t exist—but one you wish did.
Manzur Iqbal, the mind behind Futurecop!, has always specialized in creating euphoric, otherworldly soundscapes that invite listeners to get lost in memory and imagination. With “So… Far Away” he continues that tradition, pushing boundaries while holding onto the warmth and soul that’s made his work so beloved in the synthwave community.
‘So… Far Away’ is an electrifying blend of nostalgia and modern synth-pop magic that feels like the soundtrack to your own coming-of-age story.
