The State of Synth
@thestateofsynth.com
A weekly synthwave podcast featuring the best and most notable artists from around the globe https://thestateofsynth.com Join the Nightride FM synthwave community! Radio: nightride.fm Video: youtube.com/nightridefm Community: discord.gg/synthwave
You'll hear music from our guest, as well as Sun City, @toxxicproject.bsky.social (Stilz remix), MEGAS & @nightflyermusic.bsky.social, Earmake, and SynthPrincipal (Emil Rottmayer remix)
Not Bad, For A Human.
Alt: The character Bishop (android) lying on the floor with fluids dribbling out of his body saying "Not Bad, For a Human". From the movie Aliens (1986)
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Monday, June 29th at 6pm EDT, @thestateofsynth.com wraps up our season with Droid Bishop! @nr.fm. In space, everyone can hear you synthwave. Tune in live and join the chat here: lissen.to/chat or here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=UjlM... TSOS will return after the summer break!
You'll hear tunes from our guest, as well as Ness Daniels, Shadowrunner, jacket. & @echowolfmusic.bsky.social, @ferusmelek.bsky.social, and L'Avenue! Shout out to @newretrowave.bsky.social!
Sunset Palm Aesthetic
Alt: Magenta sky with palm trees flying past the windshield of a car.
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Tuesday, June 23rd at 6pm EDT, @thestateofsynth.com is joined by synth legend @michaeloakleymusic.bsky.social to fawn over his new album "Prologue" @nr.fm. See you, space IT cowboy! Tune in live and join the chat here: lissen.to/chat or here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=UjlM...
You'll hear music from our guest, as well as @lystmusic.bsky.social & @dimikaye.bsky.social, FM Attack, Chelsea Owen, and @7rising.bsky.social & @mayahcamara.bandcamp.com! Shout outs to @zenithsounds.bsky.social!
Tropical Sunset with Palm Trees
Alt: Tropical Sunset with Palm Trees
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Tuesday, June 16th at 5pm EDT, 11pm CEST, @thestateofsynth.com shreds some croissants with @jessymach.bsky.social! @nr.fm. A palm tree a day keeps the doctor away. Tune in live and join the chat here: nightride.fm/chat?station... or here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=UjlM...
You'll hear music from our guest, as well as L'Avenue, Code 89, Wice, New Arcades, @marvel83.bsky.social, and Trevor Something! Shout outs to @purzynthrekords.bsky.social and Keytar Records!
Knight Rider Synthwave
Alt: A car driving on a street at night in the magenta blow of street lights and buildings.
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Tonight at 5pm EDT, 11pm SwedeDT, @thestateofsynth.com gets shredded by Midnight Danger! @nr.fm. Can't beat the real thing. Tune in live and join the chat here: nightride.fm/chat?station... or here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=UjlM...
You'll hear music from our guest, as well as @powerrob.bsky.social (feat. Fulvio Colasanto), @myrone, Neon Shards, Mitch Hunt, @cassetter.bsky.social & Cyberwalker (feat. Out Runner), and Trevor Something!
Retrowave Synthwave Sunset Drive
Alt: Retrowave Synthwave Sunset Drive
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Tuesday, June 2nd at 5pm EDT, 11pm SwedeDT, @thestateofsynth.com gets a physical from Swedish legend @robertparker.bsky.social ! @nr.fm. Ok. Now cough. Tune in live and join the chat here: nightride.fm/chat?station... or here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=UjlM...
You'll hear tunes from our guest, as well as Valley Lights, @projectbeckett.bsky.social, @mayahcamara.bandcamp.com, Oscillian, @bunnyxofficial.bsky.social, @vostosynth.bsky.social, and L'Avenue! Shout-outs to Outland, @zenithsounds.bsky.social, @aztecrecordsuk.bsky.social!
Synthwave 80s Car
Alt: Synthwave 80s Car
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Tuesday, May 26th at 9pm EDT, @thestateofsynth.com and @kaarinzoelee.com get to chat with none other than Android Automatic! @nr.fm. Your synth clothes. Give them to me. Tune in live and join the chat here: nightride.fm/chat?station... or here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=UjlM...
You'll hear music from our guests, as well as @anniee-music.bsky.social, The Midnight (@driver405.bsky.social remix), Ferrari Kid , @sunesismusic.bsky.social, Sleepless Nights, and Kodeseven (w. Fury Weekend)!
Retro City Sunset Drive
Alt: Retro City Sunset Drive
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Tonight, May 19th, at 9pm EDT, 6pm PDT, @thestateofsynth.com chats with Nouveau Arcade! @nr.fm. Everything old is new again. But with neon. Tune in live and join the chat here: nightride.fm/chat?station... or here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=UjlM...
You'll hear tunes from our guest, as well as @simulakrumlab.bsky.social & @turboknight.bsky.social, @michaeloakleymusic.bsky.social, Droid Bishop, @lukhash.bsky.social and Scandroid! Shout-outs to @fixtmusic.bsky.social and @newretrowave.bsky.social!
Dangiuz Cyberpunk Neon Cityscape
Alt: Cyberpunk Neon Cityscape scrolling by
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Tuesday, May 12th at 5pm EDT, 11pm CET, @thestateofsynth.com gets slayed by Polish artist Jeremiah Kane! @nr.fm. We've been to the stars and back, and hoo boy. Tune in live and join the chat here: nightride.fm/chat?station... or here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=UjlM...
We drifted into deep orbit with Australian chillsynth artist DavZ for a website-exclusive interview about fake nostalgia, dreamy atmospheres, warped tape textures, and beautifully broken sound. “DavZ - Perfecting the Imperfect Sound” thestateofsynth.com/interview/da...
DavZ - The Art of Perfecting Imperfect Sound - The State of Synth
Interview with DavZ about chillsynth, nostalgic textures, music production, analog warble effects, game soundtrack influences, and crafting beautifully imperfect soundscapes.
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Ladies and Gentlemen. The time is NOW! After 5 years, our "Synthmaster" Michael Oakley is finally back with a new project, vision and sound. NRW is proud to present "Prologue". Pre-Order Today: michaeloakley.lnk.to/Prologue #retrowave #synthwave #newretrowave
Prologue
Listen to content by Michael Oakley.
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You'll hear music from our guests, as well as @wolftron.bsky.social, Starfounder, @starfarermusic.com, Rezodrone, Fury Weekend, and Guidebook! Shout-out to @fixtmusic.bsky.social!
a man in a suit is dancing on a stage
Alt: a man in a suit playing air guitar
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It's crunch time for @thestateofsynth.com. Our last huzzah before Neotropolis is Sunday, April 26th at 3pm EDT as we melt faces with @megatronix.bsky.social! Tune in live and join the chat here: nightride.fm/chat?station... or here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=UjlM...
Just did a new interview with @thestateofsynth.com, talking all things chiptune 👾 Have a read here: thestateofsynth.com/interview/lu...
Hey gang, we finally caught up with one of our favorite Russian synthwave producers, Stargazer! We talk “Ne/On,” creative identity, and dig a little deeper into the Russian synthwave scene. Check it out here: thestateofsynth.com/interview/st...
Stargazer Interview - Russian Synthwave, Ne/On, and Finding Identity Through Sound - The State of Synth
We caught up with Russian synthwave duo Stargazer to talk about their creative process, the story behind “Ne/On,” and how they balance nostalgia, identity, and modern life through their music.
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You'll hear tunes from our guest, as well as @lukhash.bsky.social, @powerrob.bsky.social & Night Rider 87, Kiomono, Indigo, @edenfuture.bsky.social, and @magicswordmusic.bsky.social! Shout-outs to @newretrowave.bsky.social & @retroreverbrecords.bandcamp.com!
a pixel art drawing of a robot with a tv head
Alt: a pixel art drawing of a robot with a tv head dancing
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Wednesday Apr 15th at 9PM EDT, @thestateofsynth.com chats with NJ artist Skylane Drive! @nr.fm. Now this is a damn fine cup of synthwave. Tune in live and join the chat here: nightride.fm/chat?station... or here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=UjlM...
Will be live on Twitch tonight at 6:30 PM CST for about an hour and a half providing the storm doesn’t knock out the power. @thestateofsynth.com is live on @nr.fm right after At 8 PM CST! Twitch.tv/runermusic #synthwave #techno #progressivehouse #jungle #edm
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Twitch is the world
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Tonight, Tuesday March 31st at 9pm, @thestateofsynth.com cleans house with @streetcleaner.bsky.social! @nr.fm. Shiny. Tune in live and join the chat here: nightride.fm/chat?station... or here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=UjlM...
You'll hear music from our guest, as well as Michael Weber, Heartbreak City, @toxxicproject.bsky.social , @hideotronic.bsky.social , @jessymach.bsky.social / lxst child / @lystmusic.bsky.social , and @7rising.bsky.social! Shout outs to @aztecrecordsuk.bsky.social and @zenithsounds.bsky.social !
a man wearing a hat is playing a keyboard in front of a wall that says no
Alt: A russian synth artist playing his keyboard with goofy sunglasses and shirt on. Classic 80s
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