Best Valkyrie Collections Podcasts (2025)

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

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5d ago1:50:04

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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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Promo Spot - Mr. Styke, a Powder Mage Novella 2:13

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Brian here letting you know about a new Powder Mage novella in the works. Support on Kickstarter now, or check my website or Amazon feed for updates. This week's conversation with Evan Leikam. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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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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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

2M ago2:02:10

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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

6M ago3:31:05

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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

7M ago1:51:53

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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

7M ago1:55:49

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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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S13E5 – Hustling for Neo-Creds w/ Night Rider 87 1:47:06

8M ago1:47:06

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Stephen and Stephanie from Night Rider 87 join Groot and Fawkes for a fun conversation about music, synth culture, and the best ways to rack up Neo-Creds at Neotropolis. From creative scavenging to hidden hangouts, they share tips, stories, and insights from their experiences at Neotropolis—plus drop some fresh music!…

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S13E3 – Fire & Neon w/ Neotropolis 2:07:14

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Dennis and Neon Fawkes chat with Neotropolis showrunner Jared about what sets the event apart from Wasteland Weekend, what first-timers can expect, and the role of LARPing, factions, and attire. They discuss the biggest challenges of running Neotropolis and tease upcoming surprises.By The State of Synth

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S13E2 – Chippin’ It w/ Shirobon 1:45:59

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This week on The State of Synth, Groot and Neon Fawkes welcome UK producer and chipwave master Shirobon for a deep dive into chiptune, vocoding, and his creative process. He shares insights into his latest album, Breaker, talks about his favorite synths, and reveals what’s coming next!By The State of Synth

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S13E1 – Jetsetting w/ Glenn Main 2:20:07

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Dennis and Neon Fawkes spin fresh tracks, take requests, and share highlights from their winter break. Later in the show, they catch up with synth-whisperer Glenn Main. Grab your hot toddy—it’s time for a new season of TSOS!By The State of Synth

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S12E14 – Space Milk w/ Sunesis 1:37:00

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Dennis G and Neon Fawkes cozy up with some space milk—er, Bantha milk—as they chat with spacewave producer Sunesis. They discuss her musical inspirations, her love for space stations, and where to find the best empanadas.By The State of Synth

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S12E12 – Tattoos and Balloons w/ The Motion Epic 1:59:34

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Dennis and Neon Fawkes are back after a brief hiatus, and they’re making up for lost time with a jam-packed episode featuring synthwave sensations, The Motion Epic. Pat, Nick, and Aaron join the duo to discuss their latest album, High Rollers, and the inspiration behind its roller rink vibes. The guys share stories of tattoos, […]…

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S12E11 – The Unofficial Official Halloween Episode w/ OSC 1:58:05

1y ago1:58:05

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Genre-blending producer Opus Science Collective joins the show to talk about his music, creative process, and inspirations. Meanwhile, Dennis and Jules unleash some spooky synth tracks to set the Halloween mood.By The State of Synth

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Page Break with Brian McClellan

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The State of Synth

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

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Promo Spot - Mr. Styke, a Powder Mage Novella 2:13

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

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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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S13E5 – Hustling for Neo-Creds w/ Night Rider 87 1:47:06

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S13E3 – Fire & Neon w/ Neotropolis 2:07:14

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S13E2 – Chippin’ It w/ Shirobon 1:45:59

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S13E1 – Jetsetting w/ Glenn Main 2:20:07

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S12E14 – Space Milk w/ Sunesis 1:37:00

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S12E12 – Tattoos and Balloons w/ The Motion Epic 1:59:34

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S12E11 – The Unofficial Official Halloween Episode w/ OSC 1:58:05