The State of Synth

Back from Vegas, Dennis G and Neon Fawkes welcome jacket. back to The State of Synth for a long-overdue catch-up on new music, questionable Colorado weather, an ever-growing pile of collaborations, and his upcoming album. We also get an early listen to the brand-new track “Nightfall” and spin fresh music from Ace Buchannon, Sun City, […]

Neon Fawkes and Kaarin Zoe Lee welcome Jessie Frye back to The State of Synth ahead of her upcoming tour dates with The Midnight. Jessie talks new music, touring, influences, and what’s next, plus fresh synthwave from Arcade High, Cassetter, Michael Angelaux, SelloRekt/LA Dreams, and more.

This week, The State of Synth boots into safe mode with Italian cyber-metal mastermind Master Boot Record. We talk classical music, the demoscene, VirtuaVerse, Keygen Church, and who really lugs all those CRTs to his concerts. Please insert floppy disk and repent.

The State of Synth kicks off a brand-new season with UK artist L’Avenue, catching up on his latest album En Vogue, his evolving sound, graphic design, gear, and the questionable amount of wood paneling actually found in the 80s. Dennis and Jules also spin fresh synthwave from Evanton, Johan Agebjörn & NINA, and more.

Droid Bishop joins Dennis G and Neon Fawkes to discuss his new album Frontiers, life after Neotropolis, and catch up on what’s been going on with the World Cup. Plus, hear brand-new music from Sun City, Toxxic Project, MEGAS & Nightflyer, Earmake, SynthPrincipal, and more!

Michael Oakley returns to The State of Synth to chat with Dennis G, Neon Fawkes, and KZL about his new album Prologue, making music, favorite movies, and whatever snacks happened to be nearby. Plus, new music from Michael Oakley, Ness Daniels, Shadowrunner, Jacket. & Echo Wolf, Ferus Melek, and L’Avenue.

Dennis G and Neon Fawkes welcome French synthwave artist Jessy Mach to The State of Synth to discuss his musical roots, classic TV inspirations, creative process, and why his music didn’t make it into the new He-Man film. Plus, hear tracks from Jessy Mach, FM Attack, Lyst & Dimi Kaye, Chelsea Owen, and more, including […]

Dennis G and Neon Fawkes welcome Midnight Danger to the show for a deep dive into the horror synth project’s origins, influences, soundtrack work, favorite snacks, live performances, and joining forces with Swedish sleaze rockers Crashdïet. Along the way, hear tracks from Midnight Danger, L’Avenue, Code 89, Wice, New Arcades, Marvel83′, and Trevor Something. Set […]

Dennis G and Neon Fawkes catch up with Swedish synthwave favorite Robert Parker as he returns to The State of Synth to discuss what he’s been up to, his French house influences, live performances, and his most recent unreleased collaboration with the late Starcadian. Plus, fresh tracks from Power Rob, Myrone, Neon Shards, Mitch Hunt, […]

Dennis G and Neon Fawkes are joined by Kaarin Zoe Lee for a long-overdue chat with Michigan synthwave veteran Android Automatic. From the desert highways of Mojave (“Mo-Jav-ay”) to the chilled-out pulse of Infinite Drift, the crew explores the origins of one of the scene’s OG artists while spinning new music from Beckett, Bunny X, and more.