Dark 80s Sci-Fi Horror Ambience | "The Invasion" | Retro Synthwave for Sleep & Focus

Hawkins has always had its secrets…

Long before the first breach… before the experiments… before the Upside Down… something else visited the outskirts of Hawkins, Indiana. Locals whispered about lights in the forest, about a low hum that rattled their windows. Most dismissed it. Most forgot.

But deep beneath Hawkins National Laboratory, the scientists who built the first Gate did not. The technology that powered their experiments wasn’t entirely their own. It came from wreckage pulled from the woods decades earlier — metal that wasn’t metal, circuitry that grew like living tissue, and energy signatures no instrument could explain.

They believed they could control it.
They believed they understood it.

But whatever world that technology belonged to…
…it was never meant to open the door.

Tonight, as the storm gathers over Hawkins once again, the signal returns — resonating through the cold air, echoing through every shadowed street. And somewhere out beyond the tree line… something answers.

A Hawkins Invasion is a dark, atmospheric sci-fi ambient soundscape inspired by the world of Stranger Things — reimagined through the cinematic, space-haunted style of Evyx 9.

Designed for sleep, deep focus, study, creative work, and late-night immersion, this track blends haunting synth drones, eerie textures, and a subtle nod to the iconic Stranger Things synth arpeggios.

Imagine a quiet winter night in Hawkins…
…snow drifting across the empty road…
…lights flickering…
…and something colossal stepping through the veil.

This soundscape invites you into that moment — the calm before the impossible arrives.

0:00 Intro
12:20 A Light in the Mist
30:00 Help Arrives
47:40 A Ride Through the Veil

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• Dark sci-fi ambient tones
• Cinematic sound design
• Slow-building tension and atmospheric textures
• Sub-bass layers for deep focus
• Subtle Stranger Things-inspired motifs
• Relaxing yet haunting space ambience

Perfect for:
✔ Sleep
✔ Deep concentration & study
✔ Writing, worldbuilding, and creative flow
✔ Reflection
✔ Escaping into an otherworldly mood
✔ Fans of Stranger Things, dark ambience, and sci-fi soundscapes

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Track Information

• Title: A Hawkins Invasion
• Artist: Evyx 9
• Length: 1 hour
• Style: Dark Sci-Fi Ambient / Cinematic Atmosphere
• Tuning: 432 Hz
• Ambience: Winter • Forest at Night • Deep Pads
• Ideal For: Sleep • Study • Relaxation • Creativity • Chill Night Listening

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MY PROCESS (for anyone who cares 🤓)
AUDIO
Hi, I'm Jason. I write, record, and produce the music on this channel (i.e., the music is NOT AI generated). I often play parts by hand and/or compose via midi. I DO use AI assisted tools to bring the final production to it's max potential--things like LANDR mastering and some Logic Pro plugins use AI tech. I want to be clear that I'm for responsible use of technology (including AI) to create the best possible work. But yeah, I spend countless hours (or days) thoughtfully composing the music and creating the visuals to offer you my heart in a few melodies and stories 💙

VISUALS
I use Leonardo Ai to create the base layer image. Then, I take that image into Photoshop and digitally paint to create the end result. The animated elements are done in Premiere Pro and After Effects.

Thank you to anyone who took the time to read that explanation. I don't want a lot of junk interrupting your experience with this channel. Just thought I'd offer insight into my process for anyone interested 😁

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About Evyx 9

Evyx 9 creates cinematic sci-fi ambience, alien atmospheres, and deep-space sound worlds — designed for sleep, focus, and immersion.
If you enjoy dark ambient music, cosmic ambience, and story-rich soundscapes, consider subscribing.

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Stranger Things Season 5 Premiered Wed. November 26

This track is a fan-created tribute celebrating the premiere of Stranger Things Season 5.


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