why do so many movie soundtracks use synthwave now

[PurpleFencepost]

i get it, the retro vibe is cool and all, but it’s starting to feel like every indie film trailer has the same pulsing neon beat like they’re trying to cash in on that 80s nostalgia without actually doing anything new with it. dont get me wrong, i like a good synth track as much as the next person, but sometimes it feels less like inspiration and more like a bandwagon. like, can we get some variety back in here...