The State of Synth

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You'll hear tunes from our guest, as well as @edenfuture.bsky.social, Altermore , The Lightning Kids & @bunnyxofficial.bsky.social & Earmake & Future Analog, Jerermiah Kane, @glennmain.bsky.social, and Neon Nox & Midnight Fury!

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Tuesday March 3rd at 9pm EST, @thestateofsynth.com chats with synth veteran @vectorhold.bsky.social !

@nr.fm. The future looks bright only in neon.

Tune in live and join the chat here:
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or here:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=UjlM...

MicroMatscenes — A Conversation on Nostalgia, Authenticity, and Staying True to the ’80s - The State of Synth We caught up with MicroMatscenes to talk about early influences, Italian identity, nostalgia, collaboration, breakfast rituals, and what’s next.

Hey gang!

TSOS now features exclusive written interviews on our website — diving deeper into the artists shaping the scene.

Our latest: MicroMatscenes — a conversation on nostalgia, authenticity, and staying true to the ’80s.

Read it here:
thestateofsynth.com/interview/mi...

S15E1 - The Neotropolis Preview Episode - The State of Synth Season 15 launches offworld to Kepler-609c. In this episode, we’re joined by the Creative Director of Neotropolis for an exclusive preview of the 2026 festival — what’s new, what’s evolving, and what ...

Hey gang, our latest episode with creative director of Neotropolis is now available. Check it out! thestateofsynth.com/podcast/s15e...

Join us Tuesday at 9 PM EST as we kick off Season 15 of The State of Synth, going offworld to Kepler-609c.

We’re joined by the Creative Director of
#neotropolis for an exclusive 2026 festival preview — what’s new, what’s evolving, and what to expect before liftoff.

Set your thrusters for Kepler-609c. The State of Synth returns next Tuesday at 9 PM EST. Guest announcement to follow, but you can get a sneak peek at thestateofsynth.com. See you next week, gang!

February 24th

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If The State of Synth were a video game… who are you locking in?

🕹️ Choose your fighter:

P1. Vosto Vlad
P2. Stan Steel
P3. Lord Reinhold
P4. Kitty Cabootle
P5. Dr. Shultz
P6. Bob Chester

@thestateofsynth.com returns soon...

Tune in tonight at 5 PM EST as we unwrap all of our synthy presents live on @nr.fm, featuring your favorite artists from the @zenithsounds.bsky.social record label. Not only that — our good friends Von Kaiser will be guest hosts!

Nightride FM — the gift that keeps on giving.

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Tonight at 6pm EDT on @thestateofsynth.com, we are joined by LA artist The New Division!

@nr.fm. Still kicking it neon old school.

Tune in live and join the chat here:
nightride.fm/chat?station...
or here:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=UjlM...

New episode! thestateofsynth.com/podcast/s14e...

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Wednesday Nov 19th at 4pm EDT, 10pm CET, @thestateofsynth.com hooks up with Swedish artist @lystmusic.bsky.social!

@nr.fm. Tripping the synth fantastic.

Tune in live and join the chat here:
nightride.fm/chat?station...
or here:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=uYfx...

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Tomorrow, Tuesday Nov 11th at 5pm EDT/11pm CEST, YOTA returns to @thestateofsynth.com to chat about her upcoming album!

@nr.fm. Internet radio with a mullet, moustache, and BluBlockers.

Tune in live and join the chat here:
nightride.fm/chat?station...
or here:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=uYfx...

Will do. FYI you should be able to install the website a a shortcut to your homepage. The app is basically just a wrapper anyway right @nr.fm ?

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Tuesday, Nov 4th, at 5pm EST, 10pm BST on @thestateofsynth.com, we sit down with the author of the new "Making Synthwave" book, @blaisejess.bsky.social !

@nr.fm. The Freqs Come Out At Night.

Tune in live and join the chat here:
nightride.fm/chat?station...
or here:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=uYfx...

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You'll hear tunes from our guest's new debut album "Night School", as well as music from @phaserland.bsky.social , The Midnight (with @carpenterbrut.com ), @jessymach.bsky.social , Atlas Neon, Battlejuice & @powerrob.bsky.social , and @miaminights1984.bsky.social !

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Tomorrow, Tuesday Oct 28th at 6pm EDT, @thestateofsynth.com chats with one hell of an incredible talent. Anniee will be our guest!

@nr.fm . Synths mostly come at night. Mostly.

Tune in live and join the chat here:
nightride.fm/chat?station...
or here:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=uYfx...

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You'll hear tunes from our guest as well as a premieres from Signal Void, Von Kaiser, and @anniee-music.bsky.social, in addition to new tracks from @meganmcduffee.bandcamp.com and YOTA!

Shout-outs to @newretrowave.bsky.social and @retrosynthrecords.bsky.social!

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Tomorrow at 6pm EDT (Wednesday at 00:00 Sweden time), @thestateofsynth.com gets to chat with another OG of synth, Neon Nox!

@nr.fm. We like us (we also like you).

Tune in live and join the chat here:
nightride.fm/chat?station...
or here:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=uYfx...

This is happening TODAY at 6 pm eastern. It's live, so bear with me. lol

Get on down with those synthy things!

Tomorrow, yours truly is going on @thestateofsynth.com to talk about fun synthy things. Don't miss it!

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You'll hear music from our guest, as well as Evanton, @pfeffermouse.bsky.social/ @edictum.music / @turboknight.bsky.social /INDIGO, @miaminights1984.bsky.social, @occams-laser.bsky.social, Midnight Danger, and Lightracer!

Shout-outs to @retrosynthrecords.bsky.social, @rossocorsarecords.bsky.social!

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Tuesday Sept 23rd at 6pm EDT on @thestateofsynth.com, we chat with one of the OGs of synth, VHS Dreams!

@nr.fm. It's a dog eat dog world, and we're wearing milkbone underwear.

Tune in live and join the chat here:
nightride.fm/chat?station...
or here:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=uYfx...

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You'll hear tunes from our guest, as well as @syst3mglitch.bsky.social, Tenebran, The Lightning Kids w/ Kidburn, JEREMIAH KANE, Magnavolt, and Skylane Drive w/ @nightflyermusic.bsky.social !

Shout-out to @aztecrecordsuk.bsky.social!

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Tomorrow, Tuesday Sept 16th at 9pm EDT/6pm PDT, @thestateofsynth.com chats with DreamReaper !

@nr.fm. We're the "cyber" to your "punk".

Tune in live and join the chat here:
nightride.fm/chat?station...
or here:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=uYfx...

LFG!

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Tomorrow, Tuesday Sept 9th at 7pm EST, @thestateofsynth.com chats with the neon brothers Immortal Girlfriend!

@nr.fm. It takes a synth to know one.

Tune in live and join the chat here:
nightride.fm/chat?station...
or here:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=uYfx...