Best State Of Synth Podcasts (2025)

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S14E13 – Making it Epic w/ Chroma Cloud 1:51:42

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This week on The State of Synth, Groot and Neon Fawkes welcome Ohio synthpop duo Chroma Cloud (Jamie & Brian) to chat about their cinematic sound, creative process, and the stories behind their latest releases. We spin some of their standout tracks—including “Mine,” “No Escape (Pray for Light Mix),” and their killer “Knights of Cydonia” […]…

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Episode 5: Black Room ■05■ 07.12.2025 59:34

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BLACK ROOM RADIO Marginal sounds of the underworld ƎP1SØÐƐ ■05■ 07.12.2025 01:07 ADA ROOK - Broken beacon 03:17 ANNA FUNK DAMAGE - Non passerò a trovarti 06:36 INSULA ISCARIOT - What you were hiding 10:29 MARIE DAVIDSON - Fun times 14:35 RUE OBERKAMPF - Eternity 19:30 MICHAEL ZODOROZNY - Land of the vole 23:42 SPAMMERHEADS - Shocking days 28:49 ROT…

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Episode 4: Black Room ■04■ 23.11.2025 59:16

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BLACK ROOM RADIO Marginal sounds of the underworld ƎP1SØÐƐ ■04■ 23.11.2025 00:55 CAMILLA SPARKSSS - Stormseeker 03:32 GRIMDELUXE - James Sunderland 07:13 MAREUX - Blue 09:41 SHOCKED VOLK - In silence (of the western world) 13:47 RELIGIOUS ORDER - Immagine di collasso 17:07 BOUND BY ENDOGAMY - Night owl 22:01 OPTIC SINK - How can I help you? 25:56 L…

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S14E12 – The Swedish Takeover Episode w/ Lyst 1:39:01

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On this week’s episode of The State of Synth, Groot and Neon Fawkes hang out with Swedish producer Lyst to talk about his music, his influences, his favorite tools, and what he’s been working on lately. We spin three of his tracks—“The Return,” “Downhill Drift,” and “Doze”—while diving into how he approaches sound, collaboration, and […]…

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S14E11 – The Touch of YOTA 1:50:35

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This week on The State of Synth, Groot and Neon Fawkes chat with Swedish-French artist YOTA about her new album The Touch, collaborations with Johan Agebjörn and Douze, and her latest video. Plus new music from Droidglow, Kobra Force, Mecha Matos, Dynatron, Extra Terra, and Glitbiter.By The State of Synth

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S14E10 – The Doctor Will Synth You Now (w/ Dr. Jess Blaise Ward) 2:04:15

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This week on The State of Synth, Groot and Neon Fawkes sit down with the one and only Dr. Jess Blaise Ward — yes, an actual doctor of synthwave. Music producer, author, and cultural researcher, Jess joins us to talk about her brand-new book, “Making Synthwave: How an Online Music Community Invented a Genre.”…

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Episode 3: Black Room ■03■ 02.11.2025 1:01:48

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BLACK ROOM RADIO Marginal sounds of the underworld ƎP1SØÐƐ ■03■ 02.11.2025 01:08 POTOCHKINE - Endorphine 03:12 CAUSTIC - Rhythm is a cancer 07:38 SIERRA VEINS - Desire 11:21 BLIPBLOP - Sista vilan 13:31 AUTUMNS - Your favorite cowboy 16:59 PAROLE E AZIONI - Guarda come balla 19:57 LEFT FOR PLEASURE - Burden 23:16 VIKOWSKI - Pollution 27:23 HØRD - F…

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S14E9 – Letting Our Hair Down w/ Anniee 1:50:04

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Groot and Neon Fawkes sit down with Anniee to talk Night School, her musical The Heart (and the making-of doc), and what’s next. They also run through upcoming tour dates and spin a stack of fresh cuts from Phaserland, Jessy Mach, The Midnight, Atlas Neon, Battlejuice & Power Rob, and Miami Nights 1984.…

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Episode 2: Black Room ■02■ 19.10.2025 1:01:08

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BLACK ROOM RADIO Marginal sounds of the underworld ƎP1SØÐƐ ■02■ 19.10.2025 01:40 SMFORMA - Wir machen angst (Statiqbloom remix) 06:39 VOIX IN THE DARK + MADURO - Heartbeat 10:09 YEARS OF DENIAL - AI lover 14:05 CORBEAU HANGS - Cold stairs 18:31 RUE OBERKAMPF - Solitude (Essenz master) 22:09 BLOOD WISTERIA - Nilfheim 25:58 NINE INCH NAILS - As alive…

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S14E8 – Three Layers of Bass w/ Neon Nox 2:06:16

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Groot and Neon Fawkes were joined by Swedish outrun powerhouse Neon Nox to talk about his music, collaborations, and production techniques behind his high-octane sound — including his work on the Terrorbytes soundtrack. The episode featured premieres from Signal Void, Annie, and Von Kaiser, plus bangers from Droid Bishop, YOTA, and Megan McDuffee.…

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Episode 1: Black Room ■01■ 05.10.2025 59:51

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BLACK ROOM RADIO Marginal sounds of the underworld ƎP1SØÐƐ ■01■ 05.10.2025 01:13 DIE TÖDIN - Ich bin schon tot 04:43 SYZYGYX - Sylph 09:38 BILL LEEB - Neoromotive (Sehr Geil one mix by Rhys Fulber) 14:55 MADURO - You are empty 19:08 CAMILLA SPARKSSS - Stormseeker 21:38 ASH CODE - Angel oscuro 25:45 PATRIARCHY - New way 30:19 VIOFLESH - Always 33:44…

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S14E7 – Getting Nostalgic For Nostalgia w/ Vehlinggo 2:17:34

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Groot and Neon Fawkes were joined by Vehlinggo’s Aaron Vehling to talk about the blog’s origins, iconic interviews, and its impact on the synthwave scene. They also spun tracks from Let Em Riot plus some of Aaron’s own picks, including Electric Youth, Fawn, Foret de Vin, Kinga, Sébastien Tellier, and more.…

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S14E6 – Making Music in Our Heads w/ VHS Dreams

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Groot and Fawkes were joined by VHS Dreams — one of the OGs of the synthwave scene — for a trip through his retro-electronic world, from Trans Am and retro EDM roots to cover albums, aesthetics, and action-figure brainstorms. Along the way they spun fresh cuts and premieres from Evanton, Pfeffermouse & Edictum & Turbo […]…

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S14E5 – DreamReaper & Chill 2:15:33

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This week, Groot and Fawkes plug into the dark cybernetic world of DreamReaper — the Portland producer whose sound fuses heavy riffs, glitchy textures, and cinematic energy. They dive into his creative process, favorite tools of destruction, and how his music is shifting toward new frontiers, from collaborations to movie soundtracks. Along the way,…

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S14E4 – Pro Wrestling Energy w/ Immortal Girlfriend 1:52:57

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Groot and Fawkes were joined by Immortal Girlfriend — the Dark Knights of Synth — for a deep dive into their cinematic sound, brotherly chemistry, and their journey from Milwaukee to major syncs in Wednesday, Good Girls, and NBA 2K22. They shared creative inspirations, stories from the road, and even what fuels a 2AM tour […]…

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S14E3 – All Those Collabs w/ Pashang and Edictum 1:57:49

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This week on The State of Synth, Groot and Neon Fawkes are joined by special guests Edictum (Austria) and Pashang (Korea) to talk about their global collaborations, upcoming releases, and the making of their concept album. Tune in for a boat load of exclusive premieres and fresh tracks from The Midnight, Droid Bishop, Futurecop!, and […]…

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S14E2 – Hitting the Invisible Cowbell w/ DRUMxWAVE 2:02:10

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Groot and Neon Fawkes welcome Timecop1983 tour drummer and multi-talented artist Jay, aka DRUMxWAVE, to the show. They chat about his new project, DRUMxWAVE, and his experiences working with artists such as Timecop1983, The Bad Dreamers, Arena, Chroma Cloud, and Ollie Wride.By The State of Synth

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S14E1 – Monster Battles w/ Power Rob 2:11:15

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Fawkes and Groot power up the season premiere with Neotropolis veteran and vocal powerhouse Power Rob — talking Dark Star, touring, and the secrets to ultimate Dragon Ball Z victory.By The State of Synth

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S13E15 – The Valkyrie Collective (Season Finale) 3:13:10

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Dennis and Jules wrap up the season with an epic chat featuring OG Synthwave and French Touch legends Nightstop and Maethelvin—plus some killer tunes and a few herp-a-derps for good measure. Thanks for listening! See you in September!By The State of Synth

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S13E14 – Getting Mellow w/ Nightflyer 1:46:24

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Groot and Neon Fawkes chat with Toronto-based chillsynth producer Nightflyer. They dive into his music, his upcoming album, the Toronto music scene, and just how much melatonin we should really be taking. Hop aboard your favorite seagull and prepare for flight!By The State of Synth

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S13E13 – Kickin’ it w/ Indigo 1:51:39

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In this episode of The State of Synth, Groot and Neon Fawkes sit down with New Zealand-based synthwave artist Indigo for a late-night/early-afternoon chat about her music, gaming, and what’s been going on in the land Down Under.By The State of Synth

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S13E12 – Starcadian Tribute 3:31:05

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In this episode of The State of Synth, Groot and Neon Fawkes honor the late Starcadian with a mix of his music, personal stories, and fan tributes. Guests Rob O’Neill, James Secker, and Jared Butler join to share their memories and experiences.By The State of Synth

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S13E11 – The Synthwave Matryoshka w/ ODDitee 1:46:10

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This week on The State of Synth, Groot and Neon Fawkes welcome Pacific Northwest-based artist ODDitee. We dive into his debut album Everlasting, favorite VSTs, cereal preferences, his signing with Rosso Corsa Records—and things get very meta. Plus, fresh tracks from Lukhash, L’Avenue, Midnight Fury, and more.…

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S13E10 – Happy Spiritual Songs w/ Mike Templar

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Swiss synthwave artist Mike Templar joins us to talk about his spiritual new album The Owl and The Moon, his love of sci-fi, and how storytelling drives his sound. Dennis learns more about his own Swiss roots—and how he may or may not be the main protagonist in Mike’s novel TROM.By The State of Synth

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S13E9 – Naming Palm Trees w/ Valley Lights 1:47:36

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In this sun-soaked episode of The State of Synth, we cruise down the neon-lit highway with Valley Lights, the LA-based retrowave artist behind Two Lane Highway. We chat about his journey into synthwave, the inspiration behind his debut album, and why he’ll never get tired of palm trees.By The State of Synth

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S13E8 – Alex Lightspeed & the Most Excellent Episode 1:51:53

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In this radiant new episode of The State of Synth, Groot and Neon Fawkes sit down with synth maestro Alex Lightspeed and The Most Excellent Band—featuring Siren Niphilim, The Neon Syndicate, and more—for a high-energy conversation that spans creative collaboration, retro inspirations, and the road to their upcoming album, “Lost Future” (dropping Ap…

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S13E7 – Songwriting in the Soup w/ Jessie Frye 1:55:49

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Dennis and Jules sit down for a poised yet playful chat with synthpop queen and NewRetroWave artist Jessie Frye. From songwriting secrets to the lush sonic landscapes of her new album Otherworld, this episode dives deep into the stories behind the songs. Plus—could a Jessie Frye darksynth project be on the horizon? Tune in to […]…

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Episode 2: Episode 2: Gloom Room - Vision Video "Modern Horror" Review 17:31

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4.5 STARS Join DJs Death Mistress and Hollow as they review the Vision Video album Modern Horror (2024). Songs In This Episode 1. Modern Horror 2. Sign of the Times 3. Stay Songs Copyright 2024 by the artists. Bandcamp Link: https://visionvideo.bandcamp.com/album/modern-horror Local Businesses Gloom Collective https://www.facebook.com/GloomCollecti…

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S14E13 – Making it Epic w/ Chroma Cloud 1:51:42

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S14E12 – The Swedish Takeover Episode w/ Lyst 1:39:01

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S14E11 – The Touch of YOTA 1:50:35

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S14E10 – The Doctor Will Synth You Now (w/ Dr. Jess Blaise Ward) 2:04:15

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S14E9 – Letting Our Hair Down w/ Anniee 1:50:04

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S14E8 – Three Layers of Bass w/ Neon Nox 2:06:16

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Episode 1: Black Room ■01■ 05.10.2025 59:51

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S14E7 – Getting Nostalgic For Nostalgia w/ Vehlinggo 2:17:34

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S14E6 – Making Music in Our Heads w/ VHS Dreams

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S14E5 – DreamReaper & Chill 2:15:33

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S14E4 – Pro Wrestling Energy w/ Immortal Girlfriend 1:52:57

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S14E3 – All Those Collabs w/ Pashang and Edictum 1:57:49

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S14E2 – Hitting the Invisible Cowbell w/ DRUMxWAVE 2:02:10

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S14E1 – Monster Battles w/ Power Rob 2:11:15

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S13E15 – The Valkyrie Collective (Season Finale) 3:13:10

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S13E14 – Getting Mellow w/ Nightflyer 1:46:24

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S13E13 – Kickin’ it w/ Indigo 1:51:39

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S13E12 – Starcadian Tribute 3:31:05

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S13E11 – The Synthwave Matryoshka w/ ODDitee 1:46:10

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S13E10 – Happy Spiritual Songs w/ Mike Templar

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S13E9 – Naming Palm Trees w/ Valley Lights 1:47:36

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S13E8 – Alex Lightspeed & the Most Excellent Episode 1:51:53

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S13E7 – Songwriting in the Soup w/ Jessie Frye 1:55:49

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