Mr. Conner You know Starfarer’s music. You’ve experienced Synth Valley Production Stream Fests. You’ve listened to Synth & Brews Podcast. Meet the man behind the curtain – Miguel – a father, husband, snythwave producer, metal musician, podcast host, production company head, synthwave community builder, and grower of the scene. The Early Years: From Ricky Martin to Pantera … Read more
Who is XWAVES? Nobody knows. As legend has it, one day Leonard Norling was strolling down the street of a local market in Lefin, China when fate stepped in. He stumbled upon a cassette with the title, roughly translated as, Sex Ball – Chinese Soda. Norling went back to his hotel room and gave it a … Read more
I have long been intrigued by the interpersonal dynamic known as synchronicity. When the electroscape joined Twitter, I noticed a handle displaying a creative retro twist on it called “synthronicity.” I had to follow. Synthronicity – whose name is Ashley – is founder and editor of web-based synthwave mecca Forged in Neon. If you’ve been … Read more
I launched the electroscape in June 2020 as a creative outlet. It has provided ample opportunity to discover new music written by incredible artists. But it also provided an opportunity I was unprepared for, and that has been to learn the personal stories of the people behind the music. Their stories have moved me intellectually … Read more
Venator is a Newfoundland based musician telling the story of Victor Moore through electronic music. Venator creates an incredibly rich soundscape built from layers of melodies, textures, and exquisite use of synth, percussion, and guitar to write unconventional songs. The name Venator was inspired by readings about ancient Rome and is the Latin word … Read more
Something magical happened when synthwave artists Dana Jean Phoenix and Powernerd joined forces. This magic has its own name. It’s called Megawave. Megawave showcases an energetic combination of the retrofuturism of Powernerd’s production with the hair-raising vocal prowess of Dana Jean Phoenix. It’s a clash of the future and past, and the result is simply … Read more
Starfounder has a dark synth style that feels like an intoxicated state. The artist creates melodies from synth sounds that can be as rough around the edges as a dull, spinning surgical saw blade about to cut and masterfully uses beats that echo throughout dark spaces to amplify the intensity of the mood. Starfounder’s music … Read more
PAINSYNC is the 5th release by Virtual Intelligence. And it’s a masterpiece. The lyrics are deeply introspective, reflective, and tell perfectly crafted tales of end of days, pain, and love. The vocal rhythms grip your heart and infect your soul, blackening it at times and warming it at others. The songwriting on PAINSYNC exemplifies mindboggling … Read more
Once in a blue moon, something entirely new walks down the sidewalk. There’s a blue moon out tonight. Introducing: Swayze Swayze’s debut is aptly titled, The Beginning. And there is one word to describe it – genuine. The guitars and synths tap into funk, pop, and rock n’ roll. The lyrics touch on the bright … Read more
GentleMann by NeverMann is a sugar-coated nostalgic trip. It is soaked in the past, present, and future of love. The lyrics capture moments in time, and the vocals are delivered from the depths of loneliness, longing, passion, and excitement. It is stacked full with sax solos that string your consciousness along through time and guitar … Read more