Get ready to be taken through an array of different dream sequences, lending the track its lucid quality. This gives everyone a place to weave their own new world... at least until the song ends with the impression of waking up.

Lucid Dreams

The Golden Hour - Lucid Dreams

Los Angeles is the first song I've heard by The Midnight. Not only did it introduce me to this new genre but it inspired me to change and dive into it headfirst. Here I am a year later, trying to homage the very same song. 

I hope you like it!

TGH Los Angeles Remix

Drawing influence from artists like New Order, Pet Shop Boys, and Depeche Mode, The Golden Hour's music is characterized by its upbeat energy, nostalgic atmosphere, and introspective lyrics. 

This album is a beautiful reminder of who I am. It shows me the struggles and triumphs in my past while guiding me to what's next for myself.


I feel like these songs have helped stitch together all those little pieces that make up your identity with an honest listening experience; it gives you insight into where they came from & how we can overcome anything if need be!

The emotions brought out by these songs are so raw and real, I feel them deep inside my chest. There are moments worth smiling about even when life comes with its problems; it just makes everything seem manageable somehow.

Stockholm Syndrome

Memoirs Of A Future I

Your Surrender

Drawing influence from artists like New Order, Pet Shop Boys and, Depeche Mode, The Golden Hour's music is characterized by its upbeat energy, nostalgic atmosphere, and introspective lyrics. 

This album is a beautiful reminder of who I am. It shows me the struggles and triumphs in my past while guiding me to what's next for myself.


I feel like these songs have helped stitch together all those little pieces that make up your identity with an honest listening experience; it gives you insight into where they came from & how we can overcome anything if need be!

The emotions brought out by these songs are so raw and real, I feel them deep inside my chest. There are moments worth smiling about even when life comes with its problems; it just makes everything seem manageable somehow.

Lives Like The City

The Midnight's "Los Angeles" is one of the most popular synthwave tracks out there. 

Mellow and nostalgic, it's perfect for The Golden Hour. This remix brings out all the best in the track, creating a beautiful and emotive experience that will transport you back to those memories of carefree days.

Los Angeles is also the song that got me into the genre and is the one song that if played can make everything better. Tyler Really did an amazing job both lyrically and vocally, so to make this meant working with the vocal stems, thankfully made available by The Midnight, and it really was an awesome experience. 

I decided to re-open this session (Tyler encouraged me to re-master it) but when starting to work on the re-master, I felt I could further enhance my original attempt, to which I added some visuals of that amazing city that is Los Angeles. Hope you like it! Let me know in the comments if you think it came out better than the previous one.

Los Angeles

The Midnight - Los Angeles (The Golden Hour Remix) Remastered

Lives Like The City is an album that takes listeners on a journey through self-discovery and hope. 

Through its compositions, the album tells the story of coming to terms with your past, accepting yourself as you are, and embracing the future. Its melodic soundscapes evoke feelings of nostalgia, melancholia, and determination – all important elements needed for personal growth and transformation. 

With its captivating melodies and beautiful, dreamlike ambiance, Lives Like The City is an album that tells a story of redemption and believing in oneself against all odds..

The New Tomorrow - Instrumental

The Eye Of The Storm - Instrumental

Kings Of The Night - Instrumental

Home - Instrumental

The Dance - Instrumental

A Harmless Lie - Instrumental

Mysterious Love - Instrumental

Fresh off a rebrand from The Golden Hour, Sunset Surrender reintroduces himself to the music scene, showcasing a deeper and more haunting sound with the latest single, "Lies, Lies, Lies!".

This compelling single delves into a world of personal anguish and emotional distress, drawing from raw experiences of workplace deceit and unfulfilled promises. It reflects a matured musical journey where each note and lyric resonates deeply with feelings of personal struggle and the moments of catharsis that ensue.

Crucially, "Lies, Lies, Lies!" heralds a transformative shift in Sunset Surrender's sonic landscape. While paying homage to the nostalgic undertones of his synthpop/synthwave origins, the track dives deeper into an evocative aura. The poignant lyricism of legends like Joy Division's Ian Curtis and the atmospheric touch of The Cure heavily influence this new direction.

"Lies, lies, lies, in this twisted game,
Lies, lies, lies, it's all the same,
A haunting melody, my soul's demise,
In this cold embrace, my spirit dies."

On his evolving sound, Sunset Surrender shares, "My journey is fluid, shaped heavily by the raw emotion and authenticity of bands like Joy Division and The Cure. This track isn't just a confrontation with deceit; it's also a marker of both my musical and personal evolution."

"Lies, Lies, Lies!" isn't merely a song—it's a statement, signaling the start of a new chapter for Sunset Surrender. The gripping lyrics and refined sound are poised to captivate listeners, immersing them in a narrative of deceit, despair, and, ultimately, redemption.

Lies, Lies, Lies!

"You're Welcome Farewell" is a heartfelt reflection on leaving under less-than-ideal conditions. The song speaks to the bittersweet nature of such transitions, where the excitement of new opportunities is tempered by the sorrow of what is left behind. It expresses the complexity of emotions involved in saying goodbye to a familiar environment and the people within it, even when the departure is a step towards a better future. Every ending carries the seed of a new beginning, and every farewell holds the promise of a welcome elsewhere.

Lyrics:
Waves crash, on silent shores
Footprints fade, where you once walked
Turn around, paths erased
Cool breeze, heart's lost trace

You're welcome farewell
Stars fade, wishes well
Echoes of silent yells
In whispers of the night
We cling to fading light

Stars fall, on quiet seas
Shadows stretch, where you used to be
Look back, memories blur
Night wind, whispers stir

You're welcome farewell
Stars fade, wishes well
Echoes of silent yells
In whispers of the night
We cling to fading light

You're Welcome, Farewell

Neon Chase is all about the journey. A constant motion that resembles life in most aspects along with the feeling of nostalgia for a flawless past that never was.

Neon Chase

More times than I'd like to admit, I've found myself thinking that in order to do what we want in life we must always have or wait for someone else to come and save us, change our lives and take us to a better place. 

All this ever did was to make me feel like those same dreams I've had since I was a child were out of reach as if there was always something stopping me from getting where I wanted to be. 

One night it hit me. Clearly, this must happen because in one way or another, that inner voice, that one true feeling we know we can't deny, gets suffocated in a sea of uncertainty, in a sea of doubts and, in a sea of conforming to what is expected of us. 
That same thought, begun a process of going through everything that has happened in my life and re-establishing a connection that was once lost. 

This is why the song is called Memoir of a Future I. A connection has formed between my past and present self. Everything started to make sense, and it became clear that everything we go through in life is for a specific reason, that we rarely feel or understand at the time. Because of this, I can certainly say that: "All that awaits begins in what lies within". 

We only live once, and if we don't have the courage to BELIEVE in ourselves, to listen to what lies within, to that inner innocent childlike voice that keeps trying to remind us who we dreamt of becoming, who will?

Hi, I'm Matteo Zandonella Bolco, the human behind Sunset Surrender! My music is a proper genre smoothie, blending 80s-inspired Synth-pop, New Wave, Post-punk, Dream Pop, and Surf Rock into something uniquely my own. It’s a reflection of my life’s journey—moving across the globe, searching for a sense of belonging, and finding solace in the notes that connect us all.

Each track I create is a piece of that journey, where upbeat and catchy rhythms meet deeper, introspective themes. I believe music has the power to comfort and connect us, especially when life throws its challenges our way. That’s why I pour my personal struggles and hopes into every song, aiming for it to become the soundtrack to someone else’s story too.

I draw inspiration from a wide range of artists, but what truly shapes my sound is a feeling the Japanese call “Natsukashii”—a bittersweet nostalgia for a past that never really existed. It’s about those moments that tug at your heart, making you feel connected to something bigger, even if you can’t quite put your finger on it. That’s what I strive to capture with Sunset Surrender—not just music, but a shared emotional experience.

At the end of the day, Sunset Surrender is about creating a sense of home, a place where you can feel seen, understood, and never alone. Whether you’re here to vibe with the tunes or find a bit of comfort, I hope my music can create that space for you.

Sunset Surrender

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