Forever Synth - The Podcast: Recent Episodes
Forever Synth - The Podcast
Forever Synth - the live radio show and podcast that's right at the beating heart of the synthwave scene. Bringing you news, exclusive plays and interviews whilst showcasing the latest neon soaked goodness from around the globe. If you want a song played on our show, please submit it via our form on the website www.foreversynth.com (strict synthwave-only policy)
Your hosts are Joe Ward and Rob Dyson. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @foreversynth for a lot more!
Forever Synth is brought to you live every Wednesday 6pm - 8pm GMT on DAB Riverside Radio in London UK. You can tune in at http://www.riversideradio.com/ also as well as by using the TuneIn Radio app!
We're also syndicated to: Neo Radio (New Zealand) Modsnap Radio (San Antonio, Texas) SLE (Manchester, UK) The Global Voice (London, UK) KB Canada Radio (London, Ontario) PsychoHead (Aberdeen, Scotland)
Episode 139, and well well well what a bumber edition we are bringing you this month! What with the show being less regular, the guys thought they would bring you a 3 hour (!) special (this show will last the journey from London to Hemsby by car in fair weather).
In the first half the fellas speak to returning guest, the funkmeister, multi-instrumentalist that is Beckett - for a quick intro to the brand new album and touring news.
Meanwhile the 'after hours' second half features an in-depth natter with the godfather of synthwave shows, Andy Last of Beyond Synth. This conversation got sweary real quick, so make sure there are no little ears around....
You will also hear top new tracks from Totally Enormous Extinct Dinosaurs, Your Sister is a Werewolf, Zayaz, The Less Dead, a Manhatten remix of Micromatscenes, and Nevermann - featuring (former guest) Dana Jean Phoenix, Waveshaper, Mskra, Touch Sensitive, TheMidnight, Fractal Man, Video Age, The Subtheory, Pogo, Chromatics, Von Kaiser, Strike Eagle, and a New Order classic!
Enjoy, and we'll see you again next month.
Episode 138 sees Jack Dyson (no relation) of SpaceJams fill the virtual host seat, as Rob is on his holibobs. Jack fills us in on the closing Synthwave show of 2022, Sunset Boulevard Bristol - a joint production from SpaceJams and ElectricEscape on November 19th.
You'll hear tracks from some of the performing artists of Boulevard including New Arcades, Infraviolet, Duett, Marvel '83, and Thorisson. The guys also discuss the recent Le Touquet Beach Festival in France, where Joe got to witness a live performance from the (seemingly now divisive) legend that is Kavinsky.
Tunes also from Knight$, and Silent Gloves. Plus the usual mediocre banter which you've grown to love from Fovever Synth over 138 episdes. The other Dyson will return for the next show next month. Enjoy!
Guess who's back by wholly neglible demand? In all seriousness, you asked and we listened! Forever Synth is resurrected from its ashes, like a never-ending slasher series - returning to Riverside Radio and "All the Casts"!
(Apologies for the appalling sound on Joe's mic in the opening minutes)
This run will be much more limited, and the boys will return on a more ad-hoc basis (no more weekly shows, folks). But we hope you enjoy the familiar chaos once again. In this quick one-hour return show, you will hear the likes of L'Avenue, OSC, Beckett, Morgan Willis, DX-Digital, Anna Yvette, Syst3m Glitch and Shadowrunner, Le Groupe Fantastique, Kid Francescoli, as well as more 'synth-adjacent' artists like Totally Enormous Extinct Dinosaurs, and French79. It's good to be back!
Episode 136 - surprise! The boys couldn't finish 2021 without providing a fitting final (final) end to the Forever Synth show, and here it is; the guys' 50 top tracks of the year...Oh and some amazing last-ever live guests in Coleurs, Farrington Mann (formerly 'When In Rome'), and Tyler Lyle of The Midnight (maybe you're heard of them?)! There may even be a World Wide Exclusive in there somewhere!
Joe, Rob and Martin spin you through 50 of their favourite tracks of 2021, where you'll hear the likes of (spoilers) Yatte, Runners Club 95, Donor Lens, Arcade High, OSC, Light Years, Infra Violet, Blackpoole, Yota, Shadowrunner, Primo and many many more (literally 39 more).
We hope you enjoy this one-off show, which genuinely ends the 3 year run of Forever Synth in a stellar compendium of synthwave and related genres. May it be the soundtrack to your new year hangovers, or cures to the return-to-work blues. All the best, and see you at live events in 2022.
Episode 135 - this is it folks, the last show ever of Forever Synth. The guys bring the curtain down in style, with a studio rammed full of talent, passion, and (by the end) beer. IVERSEN join to talk about their forthcoming 3rd long-player, 'House Plants'; Ray Garcia flies all the way over from California - to chat about his own show, 'Synthzone', and what he's been doing on his first ever trip to England; returning guest US3R joins us from Seattle so say goodbye and talk about his great new album 'Dreams and Nightmares', and (phew!) Damien Jackson - producer of 'In Search of Darkness', 'In Search of Tomorrow', and 'Rise of the Synths' also returns in-studio to turn the table on the boys - and brings gifts!
As the journey finally ends after an amazing 3 years, the guys play some BIG tracks to celebrate some of their favourite artists - with the last track going to...well you'll just have to listen won't you? Don't be sad....it was beautiful while is lasted. Now go and savour in the silliness and sizzling synthwave of the very last show. I'm not crying, you're crying.
Episode 134, and for their penultimate show, the guys have a big interview with one of the legends of the scene: Mr FM-84 himself, Col Bennett. In a wide-ranging chat, Col talks about the classic status of 'Atlas' (and how it still surprises him), taking synthwave on tour, the state of the "scene" today, and - of course a tease on the long-anticipated follow-up album!
We also get a proper vaporwave double-header from Patrick Fakeman, and new submissions from 70, BMX Escape, Zak Vortex, Blackpoole, Runaway Droid, Xyzzy, From Apes to Angels, and Network Nick. We know you are going to love this one.
But nothing is forever, and so prepare yourselves for the last ever show next week...There may be tears.
Episode 133, and this week saw returning guests Adam from New Arcades, and Vince and Jay from Timeslave Recordings / My Pet Flamingo. It's fair to say that this one gets loud and raucus as old friends reunite, and the silliness returns to the show as the inevitable countdown to The End increases.
Patrick Fakeman provides the vapor, whilst Rob joins from home after falling down the stairs and breaking a toe!
New submissions from Starletta, Terror Syndrome, Brian Sangmeister & Star Madman, Hyperdrive 1985, Ben Dring, Aspect Zero, Vertical Summer, Panoramic Duo, and ROM88.
Episode 132, and just a mere three shows left before the boys wrap this baby up, and what a wonderfully chilled guest in the form of Sweden's own smooth synthpop R&B maestro Nevermann. The guys chat about the two last albums and their influences, collabing, and coming from the same town as Roxette! Patrick Fakeman also brings his weekly 'Tapedeck' of vapor and future funk.
New submissions from Lina and the Lions, Blue Nagoon, Synthestellar, RoccoDestro, Bunny X, and Young Empress. Enjoy it while you can, friends.
Episode 131, and another in-studio stormer with Daily Express music and culture journalist Callum Crumlish joining Rob, Joe and Patrick Fakeman in the reals. Not only that but the guys had a fantastic chinwag with NYC's own Diamond Field - covering everything from advice to newcomers, Diamond's native New Zealand, working with your heroes, and collabing with John Carpenter's son Cody.
Plus plays of your great new submissions, including Infra Violet, Man Without Country, Xyzzy, Louvers, Vertical Summer, Lazermortis, Aerowolf, ELYXIR & Neilio and Dark Smoke Signal & Jnny Cobra. We know you're gonna dig this, dawg.
Episode 130, and the guys are reunited post Joe getting the 'rona. And what a belter of a show, as the "sweethearts of Synthwave" join the boys live in the studio; Dana Jean Phoenix, and Al Jenkins of Taurus 1984! We love guests IRL and these two couldn't have been more fun, friendly and game for a laugh. The team chats collabs, travel, get some bad impressions in, and more than one world 'sclusive is revealed in the two hour show!
Brand new subs too from The Digital Man, DJ Keltech, mobtek, Mahl, Michael Kross, Sandor Gavin, World Complete, Anniee and Midnight Hi-Fi, and Second Solstice. Believe us when we say, this is an absolute delight of a show. Enjoy while you can :)
Episode 129, and what a gaggle of guests the guys bring you! Taking full advantage of the end of UK's lockdown, the team invite not one, not two, but three synthwave superstars into the studio: L'avenue, Polychrome, and Thorrison - the latter all the way from Iceland no less.
The ensuing chaos is channelled into Joe's Quiz With No Name, as well as hearing about the track our artists chose to play, and what the heck they are all up to these days. We also played a World Wide 'Sclusive from Parallels, from the upcoming new album!
You've also got new slot, Patrick Fakeman's Tapedeck of vaporwave and futurefunk. You won't have this much fun with your clothes on this side of Covid. Now 'ear this!
Episode 128, and the trio return - Ward, Dyson and Fakeman - and so returns 'Fakeman's Tapedeck' - our new vaporwave and futurefunk slot. And if this wasn't enough, the guys are joined by Shaun of LeBrock! The HairWave heroes recently released new album, Fuse. You'll hear about that, UK city facts, and how Shaun united the living rooms of the synthwave nation every Friday during the pandemic.
As well as LeBrock, the fellas spin a brand new World 'sclusive from Yatte, and hits from Bunny X and Don Delpiero, Dreamshore, Jacket.,Welcome Citizen, MicroMatscenes, Louvers, Simulakrum Lab and LordNikon. We know you're gonna dig this.
It's here at last, Episode 127, and in this show two becomes three! The guys introduce a brand new presenter into the Forever Synth fold, in the form of Patrick Fakeman! You may know Fakeman from his city pop and vaporwave 'Tapedeck Sesssions' on YouTube, as well as his popular 80s culture blog and interviews. And what a guest joining the new tribe of three - in the return of Primo The Alien!
The intervew (for hopefully well hidden technical reasons) sees all three hosts seperately grilling our intrepid alien, but hopefully you'll enjoy the madness!
You'll also hear new submissions from Beckett (world exclusive!), NINA, Desperate Youth, The Golden Hour, Laura Dre, Mirrorvoid, Octal Drive, and The Future Kids. We think you're gonna dig this!
Episode 126, and this a fun(k) packed edition! The guys welcomed retrowave's funkmaster himself, Washington DC's jam-meister Jay Diggs! Jay shares some fantastic stories, and spills the beans on the upcoming album - and - the gent - he gives the guys a world (world) wide (wide) 'Scusive 'Sclusive 'Sclusive! You'll also hear the first Forever Synth debate, as Patrick Fakeman and Thorisson go head to head, pitching "singles v albums".
There are TWO more world 'sclusives, in the form of Yatte, and Droid Bishop! And to top it off there are loads of your brand new submissions, including Decisive Koala & Star Madman, Morphoice and Syst3m Glitch, Q T Interval, Mordente, Mad Maverick, CXNTRAST, Man Without Country, and The Digital Man. This is a rolicking good show you don't want to miss!
Episode 125, and this week's guest is the prolific and revered producer, The New Division AKA John Kunkel. The guys have a great chat about John's 10 years of producing cross-genre with some big artists, how he found synthwave (but isn't bound to it), and why he will always prefer remixing.
As well as some of John's tracks, you'll hear new music from The Last Arcade, Electron Odyssey, Bitapart, Splash '96, Alien Private Eye, Chase Midnight, Covered in Snow, Montse Torres, PlayHz, and Q T Interval.
Take a dive into The New Division's career, and some great submissions from you guys. You'll love ep 125.
Episode 124, and this week the guys bring a fresh interview with ether-swimming, soundscape-creator, New York based producer Brothertiger. John Lagos (for it is he)talks about why being a lone tiger in a sea of synthwave has its benefits, artistry in the family, his fortnightly livestreams where he creates music on the fly, and what's coming next (hint, there's a new album, and 'Fundamentals Vol 3' incoming). He also spins a rare Scritti Politti track!
New music also from Strike Eagle (a world exclusive!), The Affirmation, AUW, Diamondcat, Michael Oakley, Matt Mancid & Color Theory, new Aztec signing Coastal, Aftermour, Matt Hodges and Agent Johnny Red, Calico Sky, Frisky Monkey, TZA, and Blackpoole. We think you'll dig this.
Episode 123, and not only were the guys back in the studio together again, but there was a heck of a couple of guests in The Motion Epic. Pat and Nick (approximately 2/3rds of the band) chatted Bowie, Springsteen and how they began their journey in their particularly nostalgic, soundtrack-ready, AOR brand of synthwave. And they even gave the lads TWO world wide 'scluves! The loves.
Submissions from Fortis Flight, Natalie Gray, Dark Smoke Signal, Young Empress, and Sight Telma Club, as well as new tracks from John Dunder, Black Smoke Signal, and classics from FM-84 and Ollie Wride, Nina, and Chase Yesterday. Wrap your ears around us!
Episode 122, and did you think the Forever Synth guys would miss out on all the Michael Oakley press around the great new album, Odyssey? Of course not! So here's the FS interview with man of the moment, Glasgow's finest and Toronto residing, Mr Oakley himself. The boys chat to their old pal about not selling out your values and vision, touring potential, what he looks for in a collaboration - and plenty of silliness too. It's a long old chat, but you'll also hear music also from Mike Templar, Morphoice, Oblique, LA Nights, Glowline, Anniee, GeoVoc, Andrew Benon, Syntronix feat. Chris KD, Tenebran, and Miles Matrix. If you like Michael Oakley (and who wouldn't?) add this to your must-listen list.
Episode 121, and after a long 14 months seperated by Covid regulations, the boys were back together - reunited in one studio! And to celebrate there isn't one but two interviews on the show; first the guys speak to the new international synthwave collective Polyphonic Underground, and then have a good old silly chinwag with old pal Josh Dally. Don't say we don't (occasionally) spoil you on Forever Synth!
Bags of music too from the likes of exandroid, Max Cruise and The Motion Epic, Thorisson and Sharlee, Runaway Droid, Mike Templar, A Days Wait, Glowline, Mac Callister, Moonrunner83, The Night Hour, and Timecop1983. If you don't like this episode, do you even synthwave, fam?
Episode 120, and the guys chat to the lovely chaps of Palm Lakes - a British brother duo, Ian and Tim Hardwick, who reside in South Taiwan no less! Palm Lakes have had a string of strong, nostalgic, melodic synthwave tracks and are signed to UK's TW1 Records. So the question on our intrepid hosts' lips was when can we expect the album? All that and more are answered in the interview, which spans Taiwan living to growing up in a musical household, and why they have found their home in synthwave.
The Hardwick bros spin some of their favourite tracks, and we also hear brand new music from the likes of Betamaxx, Mitch Murder, Turbo Knight & WEVPON & Dimi Kaye, Super Drift, Mayah Camara & Michael Kross, goldcobra, Fortis Flight, The Subtheory, Orkla Drive, neon radiation, Dylan Beight and Starlight83. Enjoy!
Episode 119, and the guys (well Joe) is broadcasting from the brand new Radio Riverside studio...so expect gremlins ;) Joining the fellas this week is the brilliant, and glamorous ElecTrish - presenter of the genre-bending Static Realms twitch channel. Chat spans the benefits of combining visual media with the music of synthwave, what it takes to be a dedicated cosplayer, and taking the Static Realms project into a live environment when this all blows over...
ElecTrish picks top tracks to play from Elevate the Sky and Oceanside 85, Sight Telma Club feat. LAU, Spaceman 1981 feat. Alexandra Esakova, and Robert Parker feat. Doubleboy.
Music also this week from Daytona Dreaming, SeYSMIC, Your Friend Esteves, Dreamchaser, M.K. Khan featuring Skinny Local, SHINE, and Ends 84 & Kabelle. You're gonna love this one!
Episode 118, and the guys invite national entertainment journalist (from the UK's Daily Express) Callum Crumlish along for the ride. This episode veers into movies, soundtracks, entertainment journalism, podcasting, and how Callum got to bring his passion for synthwave into his professional life. He picks some top tracks to spin too, from Duett, and Mitch Murder. The boys also have an exclusive play from ᴘₒʟʏɢʟᵒᴛ. Music also features from The Affirmation, Cyberwalker, BLIXX 86, From Apes To Angels, Lind, Synthestellar, Miles Matrix, Darfoulds, and a cracking opener from Syst3m Glitch feat. Van Derand. We hope you enjoy.
Episode 117, and the guys chat to auteur and synthwave forefather (whether he likes it or not!) Phaserland! The interview covers a lot of ground from Phaserland's formative musical years, to what he thinks of modern synthwave, why collabs can be fun, to catching covid (!), and some exclusive info on the upcoming Summer-release album. We spin some of his personal favourites, and play some of the Phaserland back catalogue. We also air a world wide exclusive ('sclusive 'sclusive) from New Arcades, and the brand new track from L'Avenue. Music also from Super Drift, Shadowrunner & Primo, Omegagon, Lazermortis, Runaway Droid, Daniel Hugh, Simulakrum Lab, and Lines of Flight. You are gonna dig this one.
Episode 116, and the guys are joined by Toronto funky synthpop legend, Dana Jean Phoenix! And they can barely contain their excitement! Dana spins some of her favourite tracks, and talks about the one year anniversary of 'Megawave' with Powernerd, returning to the live scene post Covid, musical improv and acting, and some exciting new collabs...She brings feel good funk to proceedings for sure! The guys also play a world wide exclusive from Jordan F, as well as new music from Strike Eagle, Neilio, Daniel Hugh, Kosmo Kooper, Your Friend Esteves, Corp 86 Ft. Verónica Sardaña, The Tilt, Saturno 5, Zenith Volt, Serge Tannhäuser and Xyzzy. This is a killer episode that you won't want to miss!
Episode 115, and the guys meet scene legend, promoter, podcaster, proper journalist, and influencer, Aaron Vehling AKA Vehlinggo. Known in the community as a discerning, thoughtful and long form interview heavyweight, Aaron talks about his synthwave journey from the movie 'Drive', to being a vox pop in 'Rise of the Synths', right through to putting out compilations featuring his favourite artists, many whom have become friends. And yes there is an Electric Youth anecdote :).
We have world exclusives from Bunny X and Sellorekt/LA Dreams, and Morphoice, potentially a world first radio play from LightYears, as well as new music from NeverMann feat Millennium Falck, Mahl, Infra Violet, Buro, Adam Siana, Louvers, Life Patterns, Coastal, Elevate the Sky feat. Oceanside 85, and Flynn Esker. We know you're gonna like this one.
Episode 114 - and the guys are joined by Chris - and then Steve - of WOLFCLUB. We discuss new album 'Just Drive Pt I' and a more expansive direction for the band, scoring for film, the promise of touring, and even fatherhood in a pandemic. It was great to have the boys back. We also hear another brand new world (world) wide (wide) 'sclusive ('sclusive 'sclusive) from Yatte! Music also from C Z A R I N A, Dream Droid, HeartBeatHero, SHINE, Gibarian, Shalee & Sandor Gavin, The Last Years, Primo the Alien, Desperate Youth, Miles Matrix, Heartracer, and a classic from FM-84. Wrap your ears around this episode and enjoy the anthemic side of synthwave!
Episode 113, and the guys are joined by none other than Davey Oberlin – keys for Korn – and the man behind All The Damn Vampires, one of synthwave’s breakout acts of 2019. Davey’s track, ‘Saturday’ featuring Michelle Bensimon is a firm favourite on the show!
The guys chat about music collabs, animation, the metal scene’s secret love for synthwave, an upcoming EP with Yota, and album news. And, yes, there are World (World) Wide (Wide) ‘Sclusives (‘Sclusives ‘Sclusives)!
Music also from 1NIGHTINPARIS, See Thomas Howl, Neon.Deflector, The Golden Hour, Occams Laser, World Complete, Darfoulds, THE TILT, Lost Outrider, Redline Sky, Louvers, and brand new Wolfclub. You’re gonna love this one!
Episode 112 - and the guys are joined live by Alastair from Swansea's finest, Taurus 1984; from the Outland Recordings stable. You'll hear some world(world) wide(wide) 'Sclusives (s'clusives s'clusives) about the anticipated third album - releasing this Summer. Al also reveals his many 80s luminary connections, whilst spinning tunes from Dana Jean Phoenix, and Ollie Wride. Music also from Gibarian, Blake Carpenter, Cyberwalker, Young Empress, Video Void, Max Cruise and The Motion Epic, Ferus Melek, Jake the kid, Hunter Complex, Vertical Summer and jeeos. A real feel-good ep this, so dive in won't ya?
Episode 111, and the guys are back in the studio proper! With covid-restrictions in place, yet Riverside Radio able to open, this show represents a somewhat return to form and regular guests again! And what better duo to kick us off than Enzo and Jay of Timeslave Recordings, the premium synthwave merchandise outfit. We talked records, gigs, and merch - including an exclusive first-physical release of the seminal album from 80s Stallone 'Hotline'. And the guys even threw in a comp to win 'Hotline' on LP only for Forever Synth fans! Music also from One Thirty R, NINA, Blackpoole, Mad Maverick, Eric Bay and Dimi Kaye, Artificial Eye, Flynn Esker, George Santana, Jim Larsson, Amadeus Vegas, Legacy Man and Eightecs. Put us in your ears!
Episode 110 - and we had a bit of a reset this episode. Same mediocre banter, but the guys packed this show to the rafters with big synthwave bangers; all sausage no mash. A straight up, accessible ep this week - so turn the volume up loud, and enjoy tracks from: 80s Stallone, FM Attack, Timecop 1983, Miami Nights 1984, New Arcades, Kavinsky, Jordan F, Nina and LAU, Dana Jean Phoenix, Trevor Something and loads more for two hours! This show comes with a free giant double-sided poster*
*There's no poster
Episode 109 - what's this you say? An actual guest again? The boys faced their home-recording gremlins and invited the wonderful Syst3m Glitch in for a catch-up on what he's been up to since his first interview; including signing to Aztec Records! Bobby (for it is he) stayed for the whole episode and played some awesome new tracks from his forthcoming Aztec issued long-player. World exclusives ('scluves, 'slusives, 'slusives) from Yatte and Duett, Zayaz, and LAU, and new music from Jetfire Prime, Manhatten and Star Madman, Sonic Gap, Exandroid, Decade Defector, as well as some oldies but goodies from WolfClub, Neon Arcadia, Parallels, Gunship and Eden Future. You're gonna dig this one.
Episode 108, and with the boys still hesitant to invite an interviewee into the "lockdown shows" (it usually ends up in dodgy audio), they crack on instead with even more of your submissions, level-up mediocre banter, and two hours of what you want, darn it: flipping good synthwave. The fellas do have a guest next week, but you'll love the straight-up tunes this time from Eric C Powell, C-Gak, Betamaxx, Alphabot + loads more predominantly NEW tracks. Indulge us.
Episode 107, and the boys continue broadcasting (socially distanced) during the UK's tightest COVID-19 restrictions - but still bring you the best in new synthwave releases to take you away from all that doom and gloom and lift those spirits! We have another WORLD (World) WIDE (wide) Exclusive (Sclusive Sclusive Sclusive!) in the form of a fantastic new collab from Yatte and Duett. As well as loads of your submissions, and some classics, from Munatix, Brandon, Quixotic, and A Dollar Underwater. Don your favourite 80s eye attire, and dive in!
Episode 106... We're baaack. Due to popular demand, and working through some home tech restraints, the boys return with a completely home-made show while the studio is still under Covid-lockdown. Fear not; with decent mics, all the usual great stings, the best medicore banter on radio, and YOUR fantastic submissions - you've got yourself a top show, friends. Music from Lau, Don Dellpiero, Jetfire Prime and Lavallette, Jay Diggs, Thorisson, Millennium Falk, Mad Maverick, Nena Parti, Mahl, Full Eclipse, Sandor Gavin, Lonely City and much more! Welcome back.
Episode 105, and with the Riverside Radio studio closed because of Covid-19 restrictions, the boys had to put this one together from home - and it's a biggie! Joe and Rob give you their top 50(+) tracks of the year that was. Yes it was a year of seismic change and challenges, but it was also an absolute stonker of a year for synthwave. Timed to coincide with the announcements of the Forever Synth 2020 Awards, you will find just about everything in this episode; from popwave to dreamwave to yachtwave and darksynth. The scene's rich tapestry. Kick back, and enjoy over four hours of music! We'll see you soon we hope.
Episode 104, and this week singer songwriter David Vaughan popped in for a fireside chat about trying out for two 80s synth pop bands, finding his own sound, and working with Rusty Egan. We also have a whistlestop visit from show stalwart Beckett with an exclusive play of his new Christmas track, and scene mainstay Mike Mendoza to talk about his new Xmas compilation on his Retro Promenade label. We also play a world exclusive double-header from Yatte, as well as new exandroid, jacket. feat Maya Camara, Runaway Droid, Lazermortis, NOBANDWIDTH, and Sonic Gap. Come and get some.
Episode 103, and the boys bring an overdue female voice into the mix for the whole show, in the form of Marilyn - a synthwave scene influencer, photographer and champion for the genre. Marilyn plays a selection of her favourite tracks and we talk about live music, being an ambassador for the underdogs, and chat the breeze with our old friend and honourary member of Forever Synth. Music from Zeneth Volt, SelloRekt / LA Dreams, Mahl, The Neon Syndicate, Miles Matrix, Stux.io and Jetfire Prime, and Heartracer. Grab a chair and listen in.
Episode 102, and this week we had a chinwag with Drew, one half of The Last Years, a Connecticut / Tenessee combo making new wave and shoegaze inflected synthwave. We had a lovely time talking to Drew who's had a great year - only popping up in March 2020 but since having collab'd with Michael Kross, Manhatten, and soon releasing physical merch on Retro Reverb Records. Music also from Taurus 1984, Gridshifter, Peacecraft, Palm Lakes, Alpha Boötis, Sandor Gavin, and a world wide exclusive from Morphoice & Syst3m Glitch, and (oops two plays for him this week)Syst3m Glitch & Dimi Kaye with a cybersynth take on a very familiar Christmas track (not what you'd expect). Go dive in!
Episode 101, and this week we have an exclusive chat with Xennon - he of the pop-punk synthwave fusion, sci-fi and fantasy inspired concept albums, and that Synthwave Sounds playlist (currently over 41,000 subscribers!). We talked influences, Japan (where he's lived for the last six years), and what's next for album number 3! We also play two world wide exclusives from Sunglasses Kid's new album 'Sophomore' and Ski Mode's upcoming 'Soon Comes Night'. Music also from Eden Future, The Less Dead, Earthshifter, TASCH, Wolf Heathen, Nostalgia Deathstar, and Orkla Drive. You won't want to miss this.
Episode 100! We made it! And what a show we have for you. Rob scoured the globe, secretly, and asked a few past guests and friends from the entire synthwave community to send in some message of congrats to surprise Joe. And they came out in absolute force! Artists from Ollie Wride, Michael Oakley, Droid Bishop, Jordan F, Bunny X, Nevermann, Duett, Dimi Kaye, Roxi Drive, Wolfclub, Honey Beard, L'Avenue, New Arcades, Parallels and many many more all recorded special messages which we hear throughout this very special show to mark our centenary. Music also from Synesthete, Polemic Heart, Wolf Heathen & Square Punch, CONNÖR, Andrew Benon, Cymatica, M.K. Khan, Blackpoole, 2DCAT and brand new world exclusives from Dark Smoke Signal, Strike Eagle & Czarina, and Beckett! This is in many ways the ultimate Forever Synth episode!
Episode 99 (we're almost at a centenary, folks!), and this week we were joined by the brilliant 'Yachtwave' artist Yatte! He brought his own sweet AOR inspired synthwave and state of mind to proceedings. Rob had a prior engagement this week, but Joe was joined by synthfam blogger and uber-fan Patrick Fakeman as a perfect substitute foil. We also play a handful of new submissions and music also from Morgan Willis, Wolfclub and Kyle Reese. Get stuck in!
Episode 98, and another coup for the Forever Synth boys as we're joined by "the Bish" himself, Droid Bishop - live from LA! We chat to Bish about influences, musicianship, why boxes are bad, famous siblings, and why mastering is an artform in itself. We explore Droid's musical journey, and what a lovely chap he is - this is not one to miss! Music also from New Spell and Vandal Moon, Earthshifter, PurZynth Rekords, MicroMatscenes, Xyzzy, Michael Kross and The Last Years, LAU, FUSED, Sombre Moon, Thought Beings, Dreamy Man, Paul Mccan, Die Scum Inc, Hideotronic and much more.
Episode 97, and we bring you our Halloween Special 2020! And who better to join us than Jack Dyson of Space Jam who brings a wealth of the darker side of synth (evil cackle) and the return of Beckett and a radio debut of his brand new Halloween funk track, 'Jackin' The Box' (howling at the moon)! We talk scary movies, the return of live gigs in 2021 (we erm hope), and spin a whole host of new scary submissions! You're not going to want to miss this! Music from Beckett, Aftermour, Perceptor, Decade Defector, Mike Templar, Tom Selilca, NeverMann, Runaway Droid and Tarot Blood, Pretty Glass Folk and loads more. Be very afraid....
Episode 96, and this week we come at you with a warm chat with Mr big smile himself (not in this pic), Benny Smiles! A sound engineer by day, Benny (AKA Ross Fortune) has put out some fantastic alt synthpop since 2015, but is probably best known for his contribution to the Hotline Miami 2 soundtrack. We talk music critique, not being in the 'synthfam, Benny's Discord and brand new podcast, and pose the question; do your drums have enough solidity? We also play a bunch of brand new submissions including M.K. Khan, CONNÖR, Aesaire, infraDEAD, Lavallette, HASSETT, Rogue VHS, The Synergist, Timecrawler82, as well as some 2019 big hitters from Futurecop! & Parallels, Ollie Wride and Sunglasses Kid, and Hot Minute. Enjoy!
Episode 95, the boys are back to the live shows, and we kick things off again with a lovely chat with Lee Bennett - respected chief writer and editor of 'Teases and Dares' music blog, co-host of the 'Unsung Heroes' podcast, and bezzie mates (and unofficial A&R) with legendary producer and songwriter Ricky Wilde. Lee regales us with stories of how he got to know Ricky and Kim Wilde, the new artists on his radar, and being at the best "wedding reception gig" ever. We also play a world exclusive of a brand new L'Avenue track from the forthcoming album. Plus 2 hours of new music including Hideotronic, Desperate Youth, feat. Nina, Alex Vecchietti, Omegagon, Michael Cross and The Last Years, Skyepaint feat. Bares, Droid Bishop, Holiday Sidewinder, and more! We know you're going to dig this.
Episode 94 and this week we delve into the world of retro gaming and VR, with a great chat with Twitch-streamer and decades-dedicated gamer, VR Bug AKA Steve Prior. Our meandering chat covers the first home computer gaming, the boom of home consoles, marketing tie-ins with clubbing and music, to VR, right through to today's topical stories on synthwave artists, music rights, and soundtracking some of the biggest experiences out there. We hope you love this one. Music from Daniel Deluxe, Timecop 1983, Duett, Dream Shore, The Last Years, Skimode feat. Von Kaiser, Mike Templar, 6freenlight, Neon Arcadia feat. Pretty Glass Folk, The Night Hour, Terrordyne, Turbo Vice, Gregory S, MicroMatscenes, and loads more for two hours of scintillating synthwave.
Episode 93, and we bring you a pre-recorded interview with Vampire Step-Dad! Hailing from Atlanta, Georgia in the US, Vlad (as he likes to be known) makes killer instrumental retrowave rooted in 80s sitcoms and cop shows, and - in his most recent work - more sentimental and reflective synthwave. Rob goes solo (with producing, additional editing and extra tracks from Joe) as we explore Vampire Step-Dad's origins, playing live, his loyal and forgiving fan base, and...that sweater. Music also from Lebrock, Pretty Glass Folk, New Arcades, The Midnight, Cystal Bats, and a world premier from Yatte! Enjoy :)
Episode 92, and we bring the serene Duett to your ears. Ben Macklin (for it is he) sat down with us for a chat that covered how he approaches aesthetic even before sound, finding great vocalists / songwriters to record with, side projects, why he wouldn't do a livestream, and sampling birds in his native Canterbury. You'll also hear some brand new submissions from Uncover, Pablo Iranzo, Don, Netizen, Nexus 7, as well as music from Dream Fiend & September '87, Robots with Rayguns, WOLFCLUB, Orkla Drive, Team Sweatwave, Heartbeat Hero, and more.
Episode 91, and in this show we have a great old chinwag with a new, and exciting guy on the scene; Florida's Syst3m Glitch. We hear Glitch's synthwave name origin and how he entered this wonderful scene of ours, play an exclusive new track, and explore his enviable artist collabs in his short few months as a synthwave artist. Tons of new submissions also from Miles Matrix, Absolute Valentine, Arcis, Black Marble, Cloverleaf, Gyan Rosling (you read that right), Europaweite Aussichten, Let Em Riot, Swayze, Maverick 85, Jetfire Prime and more!
Episode 90, and in this ep we did something different - which was to pit two synthwave artists in a head-to-head 80s quiz, and the winner stayed on for a live chit chat about their work! In this new, soon-to-be-regular feature we had Manhatten square up to Mayah Camara. Who will win?? Music also from All The Damn Vampires, Cosybot, From Ashes, Neon Radiation, Lost Outrider, and Gryff. Think you're going to enjoy this one!
Episode 89, and we bring you a lovely chat with Holly Dodson, lead singer and main songwriter producer with Parallels, a Canadian synthpop act, now relocated to Long Beach, USA. We first became pals with Holly last year when she was in London to see The Rise of the Synths documentary and the Ollie Wride and Wolfclub gig.
We have been itching to get her on the show ever since. We talk about Parallels' brand new score for the movie 'Proximity' (available on NowTV and Amazon Prime in the UK), touring with her bandleader father, 10 years since the debut album 'Visionaries', and her new Patreon page to help support the making of album 4. We also play loads of new submissions, including music from Gab Manette, Decade Defector, Mobtek, Aftermour, Sheersha, and more! Hope you enjoy it :)
Episode 88 brings you lovely lot an interview with the man, the multi-instrumentalist, the talkbox funkmaster himself - Beckett! We delve into the upcoming album 'Electro Pillow Talk', play some exclusive new cuts, chat influences, and touring again in 2021. Music also from Jake Kesey, Taurus 1984, Strike Eagle, and another 80s double-header. You're gonna love this one.
Episode 87, and we bring you an exclusive interview with newbies from the north east of England, Take The Night - who impressed the scene with their debut single, 'Lost Days' earlier this year. We get a worldwide premiere of new track 'Teenage Love', and chat to the guys about influences, writing, and why an album is far off just now :) Brand new music also from Jordan F, another debut in the form of LAU, and submissions from Cyberdime, The Golden Hour, and Carbon Killer. Enjoy all this and another 80's double-header. Back of the net.
Episode 86 represents the first DAB broadcast live show for Forever Synth on its London home, Riverside Radio, and so we thought we bring something special - an aural history of the wave we call synth! To join us on our whirlwind tour, we invited two synthwave luminaries in the form of broadcasters and pundits Jules "Neon Fawkes" Green from Toronto, and Kaarin Zoe Lee from Seattle. There is music and film trivia, scene chat, and sweet music from the 80s, 00's and current day! We think you're gonna like this one!
Episode 85, and our last without a guest for a month to come, but in the meantime you have two hours of music representing the broad church of synthwave, including our now regular 80s double-header! Brand new music from L'Avenue, Honey Beard, MSKRA, Lau, Six Leaves Left, Jessie Frye, and some classics from Michael Oakley and Ollie Wride, George Clanton, Alpha Chrome Yayo, Replicant 69, Nik Mystery, and Bl00dwave. Wrap your ears around us!
Episode 84 and we bring you our in-depth interview with Graham Waller, formerly of Glitterwolf but now going solo with his new project Strike Eagle! We talk about his brand new EP, Inverted - the meaning behind some of the songs, working under lockdown, his journey into synthwave, and producing a socially-distanced and multi-instrumentalist ode to the nation's sweetheart Vera Lynn! We also spin a world premiere of a new New Arcades track! Music also from Gunship, Swayze, Player One, and the return of the 80s double-header! Strap in for a two-hour bonanza!
Episode 83, no guests all chat - and a brand new release or two! Join us for 60 minutes of pure synthwave, including debuts from the likes of Dark Smoke Signal and Don Dellpiero. Music also from Zenith Volt, Oblique, Silverhawk, The Less Dead, Mike Templar, Tiger Love, Platronic, and John Cao.
Episode 82, and tonight we talk to the hottest new wave & synthpop trio from London, Le Groupe Fantastique, about the upcoming album on Retro Reverb Records, influences and writing, and why they particularly like playing live. We air a world exclusive of a track only available on their new long player (due out in the Autumn). We also play a second world premiere from Strike Eagle! Music also from Soundengine, Ogre, Occams Laser, Wolfclub, Let 'em Riot, At 1980 Music, and Eden Future.
This is the big one - the true troubadour of the scene, the crowned king of retrowave royalty, Mr Ollie Wride joined us for a joyous chat about his journey, ambition and musical vision - - AND played our one-off Alan Partridge quiz (not before bringing in a secret special guest onto the show...). This is not one to miss - and at 2.5 hours long, it's an absolute corker. You are going to love it. Music also from Bunny X, Retroglyphs, Dark Smoke Signal, MicroMatscenes, Holy Oysters, Android Automatic, McRocklin & Hutch, and Looney Jetman
Nearly a year to the day, we welcome back Mr Jesse Reuben Wilson, AKA L'Avenue! A man who takes his time over his releases (a year on & the physical formats of 2019's 'Cherry Crush' EP have just come out), his brand new single, 'Kaleefornya' gets the world premiere on Forever Synth! With a studied aesthetic dripping in the gloss and sheen of 80s high end fashion, this single and upcoming album are some of the most hotly anticipated in 2020. He's a top bloke too! Music also from Ace Marino, M.K Khan, OSC, and Kid Neon.
Episode 79, sans guest this week but a truckload of new synthwave and idle chat. We've got exclusive plays of new Oceanside85 & Compilerbau, Dark Smoke Signal & The Less Dead, Xennon, and the Sunglasses Kid remix of Ollie Wride's 'Overcome' (taken from the physical deluxe edition of Thanks in Advance). Music also from Neon Radiation, Polychrome, Roxi Drive, Furnituer, Crystal Bats, LukHash, Benny Smiles, Phaserland, Occams Laser and more! Wrap your ears around us!
We're baaack - and this time for good! Joe is holding the studio reins, while Rob remains in self-isolation but joins via Skype, and today we had an exclusive interview with NINA and LAU about their powerhouse of a new album Synthian, and LAU's new solo enterprise. You don't want to miss this one (for those paying attention, yes there was an episode 77, but it only went out live and there's no replay... You had to be there!). New music also from Neon Arcadia and Xennon, Futurecop! Feat. Hunz, Timeshare94, At 1980, Yoru, XYLE, Team Sweatwave, Hunter Complex, Von Kaiser, and much more in this 2 hour synthwave bonanza. It's good to be back.
The studio is still closed, so we went Zooming! The feisty synthpop star from Austin, Texas herself - Primo The Alien - joined us for a 40 minute exclusive chinwag. Warning: this episode got a little freaky and there are sexual swearwords and content from the start ;) This one's not for the radio - just you podcast fans. Also a ton of new music. So lean in and get your freak on.
We're back! Once again from the coronavirus lockdown, we bring you Episode 75 - and boy, we had a ton of new music to fit into this one! No guest tonight, keeping it old school over Skype (so excuse the poorer quality audio), with releases from Ollie Wride, Orkla Drive, The Last Years, Electric Runner feat. Frisky Monkey, Swayze, Phaserland, Color Theory, Lasergun FM, Runaway Droid, Dana Jean Phoenix and Powernerd, and many many more, across this 2 and a half hour bonanza! Enjoy synth friends!
Once again we unite - at appropriate social distance - to bring you episode 74! We speak to Retro Retro Reverb Records artist The Subtheory about his new EP (pt 1 of 2) & a forthcoming album. We also premiere Wolfclub, John Cao & Strike Eagle. And we have a chat about life under lockdown & the productivity that isolation can foster. Music also from Ace Buchanon & Primo, Dana Jean Phoenix & Powernerd, Decay, Hunter Complex, Gibarian, and Oceanside85 & Corp86.
They said it couldn't happen, they socially-divided us..But they were wrong! Through the power of greyskull, we bring you ep73! This week, all via Skype, we provide a bit of C-virus and isolation bants, & a chat with Dark Smoke Signal about his new release, coming out 20 March 2020!
Music also from Into The Blood, Occams Laser Magic Dance George Ergemlidz, Krystal Klear, Color Theory, and Heartbeat Hero
Episode 72, and Stu - one half of Outland Recordings - came in for a proper natter, and he brought biscuits :) Flying solo host, Rob played artists who mostly all have a link to Outland - through shows, releases and the new label! AND we had a radio world premiere of the beautiful new Ollie Wride and Sunglasses Kid collab, Stranger Love - you're going to fall in love with it. Music also from L'Avenue, Duett, Morgan Willis, Kalax and NINA.
In this show we were joined by chillsynth forefather, Jasper Mitchell - where we talked about his musical journey, and debuted his brand new collab with, former guest, US3R. Oh and we had a third member of the synthfam in the studio, Adam from New Arcades joined us (using crutches and post foot-op), for some general silliness, and updates on gigs and a deluxe release of debut album 'Into The Unknown'. Music also from NeverMann, Kiomono, Blackpoole, Taurus1984, and Le Groupe Fantastique.
What a treat we had this episode, as returning guest - Damien Jackson (an exec producer of The Rise of The Synths doc)- was joined by its visionary auteur director Iván Castell. Grab a seat and listen into this exclusive chinwag with two synthwave fanatics who helmed a really special movie (soon have a general release). Music also from Lord Nikon, 2DCat, 80's Stallone, Mike Templar, Eyeshadow 2600FM, Replicant69 and LukHash.
Sometimes life throws you sprinkles of stardust, and that's what we had during tonight's show - episode 69, as we had not one but TWO superb synthwave producers, down the line and in the studio. Not only did we have a top chat with legendary Aussie artist Jordan F, but San Diego's C-Gak literally last-minute swung by Forever Synth towers during a family vacation. We also played music from Compilerbau, John & The Volta, Satellite Young, Neon Arcadia, Miami Nights and Maethelvin.
In episode 68, we were joined by Frank Cervantes, front man and songwriter of the superb Retroglyphs, hailing from New Jersey via Philly. We talked about influences, being 'accepted' by the synthwave community, & the 80s sensibility. We also played music by Mr Creep & Darfoulds, Siamese Youth, Sol Flare, Matt Springfield, Heartbeat Hero, and Eden Future.
It's episode 67, & tonight we sat down with UK synthwave blogger & critic Patrick Fakeman, who joined us in the studio to chat city pop, vapourwave, the evolution of the scene & explains that pseudonym.
With music from Timeshare '94, Futurecop feat. JNS MSC, Northern Lights, College & Nola Wren, Nathaniel Wyvern, Morgan Willis, IVERSEN and Client Liaison.
Tonight we gave the warmest of welcomes to Chris (one third) of W O L F C L U B (although we were sketchy about what another third does...Only joking Tim!). Chris gave us the lowdown on writing as a duo with Steve, their tracks' many TV cameos, future collab potential, an exclusive on the new album, and explained the reason for t h o s e s p a c e s. What a lovely guest he was - and he brought merch! Also featuring music from Glitch Black, Lost Outrider, Fonz Tramontano, Alpiine, and The Less Dead.
We had a right giggle with our uber-talented studio guest tonight, Us3r - the #percussivewave (it's a thing now right, okay?) genius from Seattle, Washington. There were belly laughs, celeb family tree tales, and we discussed mental health too. Music also from Don Dellpiero, Knight Sabers, The Motion Epic, Heartbeat Hero, Duett, Starcadian, Lebrock and FM84.
It's the first show with Joe and Rob together of 2020! 2 hours of sumptuous synthwave with new submissions galore from the likes of; Decay, Traxx, Miles Matrix, John Cao, Second Solstice and more! Plus we threw in some of our regular faves! The show was then blessed with the presence of Michael Oakley who skyped in for a chat who in turn gave himself a Barry White-esque introduction.
It's Rob's first solo show, as Joe is away on his deserved snowy hols in France! You'll hear an interview with Col and Alex from Retro Reverb Records about their roster of releases heading our way in early 2020, as well as Rob's top pick of 1980's "lost movie" 'Night of The Comet'. Music from KRISTINE, Tear Council, Madelyn Darling, Glass Candy, Foret De Vin, Dark Smoke Signal, Alex Vechietti and Brothertiger.
Happy New Year! In this first episode for 2020, we are joined by one of the exec producers of the incredible crowdfunded documentary 'Rise Of The Synths', Damien Jackson.
Due to cancellations, we stuck it out for 2 and a half hours! But without any time for prep, it meant no Five Synth Shuffle! However...we did have an awesome chat to Lost Outrider about stuff and Dark Smoke Signal phoned in to tell us about his track that we premiered. There's soo much synthwave in this thing...from the likes of Shuriken Sun, PRIZM, Player One and Galaxy 80s.
One of the scenes' most prominent and lovely figures graced our earbuds this evening as Benny from Neon Arcadia took time out of his day to wow us with positivity and insight in to their future! We had some new music from Ace Buchannon and Darfoulds plus the 5 Synth Shuffle scores were as close as they've ever been!
With Rob away on sick leave, Joe got himself a super cover presenter in Adam Sullivan from New Arcades...he was supposed to be the guest to be honest! With some insight in to their new album 'Returning Home' and some plays of a few of the tracks...you'll find a lot out! He also gave us his top 3 tracks from the synthwave scene and treated us to some impressions...which of course led me to showcase a few of my own. Five Synth Shuffle got itself another perfect score too! Music also from Mitch Murder, Ollie Wride,LeBrock and VHS Collection.
Featuring an in-depth look at the Rise Of The Synths documentary as well as showering praise to Ollie Wride and WOLFCLUB for their performances at the weekend. We took a break from the brown-nosing to have a wonderful chat with SCART about his new EP released today called 'Fight Or Flight'. Music-wise we gave you a taste of who featured on the documentary by playing some Ogre, Lazerhawk, NINA and 80s Stallone to name but a few. We want to congratulate all those involved in the documentary and commend you all on your efforts...you absolutely smashed it!
Welcome to Forever Synth episode 55! In this one you'll hear some tracks from Vehlinggo's compilation album 'Vehlinggo Presents: 5 years' as well as a track from 'Fear Of Tigers' latest release called 'The Synthwave Years'. In amongst these we had a wonderful chat with 'Darfoulds' who we think is gonna be a big player in the scene in the not too distant future. Music wise, we had tracks from the likes of The Northern Lights, Full Eclipse and Satellite Young with our regular serving of Five Synth Shuffle! We hope you enjoy. Stay sweet!
Halloween! That time of year where everyone gets a bit silly! So based on Robs' love for the theme, we made a show entirely dedicated to the day of the dead! We got a fright from 'Genuine Human' and his ever-impressive pixel art, we had a world-exclusive premier from 'Pretty Glass Folk'...showing us his credentials as the ultra-collab king when it comes to 80s Halloween-themed cover, it doesn't get any better than Ghosbusters eh?! Then strewn about the show we had synthwave of the darker variety from the likes of Miles Matrix, Tom Selica, Ogre, Burning Tapes and James House. We DARE you to listen...go on...(but seriously do listen)
We had the absolute pleasure of chatting to the band of the moment, Honey Beard. Well...half the band, The Irish half to be exact. Gaz took time from managing his facilities to tell us about the upcoming EP due for release next month and to tell us that the video for it has been released! We had some choons from Bonggita, DARFOULDS and MIRRIRVOID and we gave you guys a snippet of whats to come on next weeks Halloween special! Five Synth Shuffle had a distinctly 80's feel tonight with some top class answering from the players...oh those t-shirts? Yeah they're our newest addition to the Forever Synth movement!
No guests tonight! Just synthwave plain and simple! I tell you a bit about the last minute Timecop1983 gig I attended in Dublin and we spin some new tracks from the likes of Miles Matrix, Paul Fake and C-Gak! Five Synth Shuffle was a close one this week with a French twist and then we just got lazy and played the sorta stuff we know you guys like including a double header from the 80s!
A night filled with charity from 'Completely Mental' through to 'Retro Reverb Rhythms'. And to top it off, TimeSlave Recordings phoned in to the show to tell us all about 'Future Sounds volume 3'. Trust us when we say you're in for a treat! They're such a lovely bunch and doing great things for the synthwave scene, they even gave us lucky pups 4 tracks to play to you...all world exclusives! What a treat! In among all the action we had new tracks from Replicant 69, Siamese Youth and Quixotic! You can find out all you need about Timeslave Recordings and purchase the charity album at timeslaves.bandcamp.com in cassette, vinyl or digital form!
The shredwave maestro from Greece 'Dimi Kaye' phoned in to tell us all about his new album which gets release in October. We had our usual dollop of 'Five Synth Shuffle' with some very close scoring and we played a cracking bunch of new synthwave submitted from all over the world! Aren't we a lucky pair..Featuring music from Mike Templar, Honey Beard, McRocklin & Hutch, and Beckett.
We squeal about the HUUUGE announcement that W O L F C L U B will be opening for Ollie Wride at his gig in London next month and throw about some new synthwave from the likes of Northern Lights, RAIN4SALE, Color Theory and Shuriken Sun! & of course...Five Synth Shuffle had a new player enter the fray!
2 hours of new synthwave, old outrun and pieces inbetween! Among an array of retrowave beauties we had a phone call with Kumiko25 as well as some wonderful natters about the charity synthwave compilation album 'Completely Mental Vol. 1' and whether or not synthwave musicians should listen to synthwave...at all!! To top it all off, we had some great answers from our regular players of 'Five Synth Shuffle'
If you heard us live...it was a shambles. But a solid effort at editing has eradicated all that nonsense! We had Jack Gregory of Pretty Glass Folk phone in for a chat about his up and coming collaborations as well as mental health in the scene. We heard a track from the new Occams Laser album...1 day before release! TOUCH! And we threw in some more synthwave to fill in the gaps...
After our guest cancelled on us, we had to pack in some more music! And we gave Rob the chance to try out the controls...tis harder than it looks! We played our first ever round of 'Five Synth Shuffle' with some great scores from those playing! Five songs, five artists...ten points up for grabs with a prize at the end of the year for the person with the best accumulated score! With music from Oliver Marson, Le Groupe Fantastique, Make Up and Vanity Set, and Ferus Melek.
He might not be wholly synthwave, but Fear Of Tigers has made some incredible music for the genre as well as a heck load of nu-disco, dance-pop and electro! He phoned us to talk about his methods, ability and his brushings with some absolute superstars! This guy is huge...but not a dolphin trainer as we sadly found out. Dark times...thank god for the synthwave music we rang out to balance it out! Also featuring Ace Buchannon, Danny Madigan, Chase Yesterday and Jupiter Nights.
OSC skypes in for a chat (riddled with static) to talk about the 80's aesthetic and ghostbusters as well as new material announcements. And we also tell him some great news about where Iron Skullet has placed him in his infamous venn diagram of synthwave! We discussed the answers you lot gave us for 'Which artists/songs would you show to someone who isn't aware of synthwave, and you want to 'gently' introduce them to the genre'. You answered in your...lots! Also featuring Prizm, Let's Talk, W O L F C L U B, and Iterations.
In a watershed moment for the show, the queen of synthwave NINA joins us for a natter about her wonderful music journey, her latest album as well as what to expect from the next! We also made some announcements about the future of Ever Synth The 80s as well as played some more of the submissions we have been receiving! Music also from Xennon and Terrordyne.
You can cram a lot in to a 2-hour show! A wonderful interview with Chad Williamson of Moonrunner83 found itself surrounded by a crudd-load of submissions! We talk Retro Future Fest, the new Ollie Wride album as well as Stranger Things. Soo many ace synthwave artists in this baby! Also music from Electic Mouv, Starunner, Efilheim and Wyndsrfr.
The astoundingly talented Jesse...the man behind synthwave prodigy 'L'Avenue' joined us in the studio to talk about his EP 'Cherry Crush'. We heard some wonderful anecdotes from his time in music and he threw in a couple of eighties classics for us to drool over! Banter levels were waaay above average! Music also from Dark Smoke Signal, Vampire Step Dad, and IDEON.
In no particular order, the boys managed to create a list of their favourite synthwave tracks from the first 6 months of 2019...in no particular order we must add. Except for the top 3...that was a MUST! We couldn't do this without listing a few notable mentions also...there were simply too many to fit in to the hour! Music and mentions of FM84, Zayaz, Occams Laser, Knight Sabers and Kalax.