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Starquake Synthmaster Talks Retro Gaming and Metal Roots in Synthwave Journey [Interview]

Starquake Synthmaster, a Finnish synthwave and darksynth visionary, has been electrifying the retro-futuristic music scene since 2016 with a cosmic blend of 80s-inspired synths, metal-edged guitar riffs, and nostalgic video game soundscapes. With two full-length albums—Starquake (2016, remastered 2022) and Love & Hate (2017, remastered 2022)—and the 2022 Amiga-inspired EP Space Ranger, the artist has [Continue]

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Synthpop savant RAZE.D talks debut album ‘Angry Silhouette’, stepping away from club music and more! [Interview]

RAZE.D is the newly established persona and moniker of UK-based multi-modal extraordinaire D.Ramirez. With over 30 years experience in the music industry, producing chart-topping tracks and remixes for the dancefloor, D. Ramirez has triumphantly made his mark on the club scene. Now as RAZE.D, he has embarked on a new venture which has plunged him [Continue]

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Step Into the Tangent Universe: The Donnie Darko House Party Hits Melbourne!

Mark your calendars for The Donnie Darko House Party, a mind-bending rave that’s transforming the Melbourne Pavilion into the Tangent Universe on June 6, 2025. Fresh off a sold-out London debut, this immersive spectacle, crafted by Cinaesthesia, is launching a global tour, hitting hotspots like Berlin, Seoul, and Los Angeles. Inspired by Richard Kelly’s 2001 [Continue]

Toxxic Project Talks: Sci-Fi Inspirations, Synthwave Evolution & Creating Spacewave Soundscapes

Mexico City’s electronic underground has long been a breeding ground for innovation, and few artists embody that spirit as seamlessly as Toxxic Project. Originally making waves as a DJ in the synthpop and EBM scene, Sebastián Cortez, better known by his stage name Toxxic, has since evolved into a full-fledged producer, crafting immersive synthwave and [Continue]

TOKYO ROSE talks Nostalgia, Creative Process & Dream Collaborations in Exclusive Interview

Few artists in the electronic music scene have managed to capture the essence of retro-futurism as seamlessly as TOKYO ROSE. As one of the pioneers of the Synthwave genre, the US-based musician has spent years refining a signature sound that blends the neon-lit nostalgia of the ‘80s and ‘90s with the polished, cinematic production of [Continue]

Synthwave duo New Arcades discuss forthcoming album, iconic film soundtracks & more! [INTERVIEW]

London-based duo New Arcades are renowned for their signature blend of 80s influences with contemporary synthwave textures. Their ability to bridge the gap between the past and the present has made them a compelling pair, who have worked with the likes of Droid Bishop, WOLFCLUB, Miami Nights 1984 and more. With a background in rock music, [Continue]

808weeds talks dream collaborations, changing his sound and more! [INTERVIEW]

Russian producer 808weeds has seemingly done it all in his decades-long career. From his early days as a drummer in a metalcore band in 2008, to developing a love for electronic music which led him to produce brostep, drum and bass and psytrance, among other electronica soundscapes. In 2020 he released his debut synthwave offering [Continue]

5 Minutes with Dreamkid: Synthwave Nostalgia, Late-Night Rides, and a Futuristic Sounds

Dreamkid has been making waves in the synthwave and synthpop scene, crafting music that feels like a neon-drenched love letter to the ‘80s. With a sound that blends cinematic nostalgia, atmospheric synths, and modern production techniques, Dreamkid’s work resonates with fans of retro-futurism and electronic storytelling alike. In this interview, we explore the pivotal moments [Continue]

Morgan Visconti Revives Album Twilight City

Morgan Visconti returns to solo work with Twilight City, a 19-track album set for release on February 28, 2025. Originally composed in 1991 and rediscovered decades later, the album captures the raw creativity of a young artist finding his voice in a New York City apartment. Known for his work in electronic pop and ambient [Continue]

Panoram Explores ‘The Question’: A Dreamlike Exploration of Sound

Rome-based electronic maverick Panoram has explored his single, ‘The Question’, released under his Wandering Eye imprint. Known for his off-kilter compositions, Panoram has built a devoted following in the IDM community, amassing over a million streams across platforms. His genre-defying approach has earned praise from tastemaker publications like Pitchfork, Electronic Groove, and The Vinyl Factory, [Continue]