The State of Synth

Tuesday Oct 27th at 5pm EDT, 9pm BST, @thestateofsynth.com and @kaarinzoelee.com hang with UK artist Marador! @nr.fm. The power of synth compels you! Tune in live and join the chat here: lissen.to/chat or here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=UjlM... or here: nightride.fm/chat

You'll hear music from our guest, as well as Justice, @jessymach.bsky.social, @cassetter.bsky.social & Cyberwalker, DROIDGLOW, @ferusmelek.bsky.social, and Sandman! Shout-outs to @retrosynthrecords.bsky.social and @newretrowave.bsky.social!

Tuesday, Oct 20th at 9pm EDT, 6pm PDT, @thestateofsynth.com gets lost with Santa Carla artist All The Damn Vampires! @nr.fm. Now you know what we are. Tune in live and join the chat here: lissen.to/chat or here: nightride.fm/chat?station... or here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=UjlM...

You'll hear tunes from our guests, as well as @miaminights1984.bsky.social, Jeremiah Kane & Timedriver, Kodeseven & Fury Weekend, 3FORCE, and botnit! Shout-outs to @retrosynthrecords.bsky.social and @fixtmusic.bsky.social!

Tuesday, Oct 13th at 9pm EDT, @thestateofsynth.com chats with producers @memorydesign.bsky.social & @neonworen.bsky.social! @nr.fm. All those bots, lost in time, like tears in rain. Tune in live and join the chat here: nightride.fm/chat?station... or here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=UjlM...

You'll hear music from our guest, as well as Ace Buchannon, Sun City, @phaserland.bsky.social, @aeronexus.bsky.social, @hotelpools.bsky.social / @hellometeor.bsky.social, and Tania Cassette! Shout-out to @retrosynthrecords.bsky.social, @timeslaverec.bsky.social, and Stratford Court!

Tuesday, Sept 29th at 9pm EDT, 7pm MDT, @thestateofsynth.com will be joined by Colorado artist jacket. ! @nr.fm. More than meets the eye. Tune in live and join the chat here: lissen.to/chat or here: nightride.fm/chat?station... or here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=UjlM...

Friday Sept 25th, 9pm EST/8pm CST, @thestateofsynth.com will chat with Texas artist @jessiefrye.bsky.social! Guest host will be @kaarinzoelee.com! @nr.fm. The quicker synther upper. Tune in live and join the chat here: nightride.fm/chat?station... or here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=UjlM...

You'll hear music from our guest, as well as Evanton, Johan Agebjörn (feat. NINA), Synth Fellow Hawk, @edenfuture.bsky.social, @bunnyxofficial.bsky.social (feat. Don Dellpiero), and Renz Wilde - Muzik (feat. Dimi Kaye) Shout-outs to @aztecrecordsuk.bsky.social and @retrosynthrecords.bsky.social!

Tuesday, Sept 8th at 5pm EST, 10pm UK time, @thestateofsynth.com returns for another season of synthy goodness. We will be joined by UK artist L'Avenue. @nr.fm. Better than an advance copy of GTA 6 Tune in and join the chat here: lissen.to/chat or here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=UjlM...

School is back in session! The State of Synth returns September 8th with old favorites, new talent, and some serious synth legends. Do your homework: thestateofsynth.com Listen live: Nightride.FM / lissen.to Nightride FM - Always head of the Class

You'll hear music from our guest, as well as Sun City, @toxxicproject.bsky.social (Stilz remix), MEGAS & @nightflyermusic.bsky.social, Earmake, and SynthPrincipal (Emil Rottmayer remix)

Monday, June 29th at 6pm EDT, @thestateofsynth.com wraps up our season with Droid Bishop! @nr.fm. In space, everyone can hear you synthwave. Tune in live and join the chat here: lissen.to/chat or here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=UjlM... TSOS will return after the summer break!

You'll hear tunes from our guest, as well as Ness Daniels, Shadowrunner, jacket. & @echowolfmusic.bsky.social, @ferusmelek.bsky.social, and L'Avenue! Shout out to @newretrowave.bsky.social!

Tuesday, June 23rd at 6pm EDT, @thestateofsynth.com is joined by synth legend @michaeloakleymusic.bsky.social to fawn over his new album "Prologue" @nr.fm. See you, space IT cowboy! Tune in live and join the chat here: lissen.to/chat or here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=UjlM...

You'll hear music from our guest, as well as @lystmusic.bsky.social & @dimikaye.bsky.social, FM Attack, Chelsea Owen, and @7rising.bsky.social & @mayahcamara.bandcamp.com! Shout outs to @zenithsounds.bsky.social!

Tuesday, June 16th at 5pm EDT, 11pm CEST, @thestateofsynth.com shreds some croissants with @jessymach.bsky.social! @nr.fm. A palm tree a day keeps the doctor away. Tune in live and join the chat here: nightride.fm/chat?station... or here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=UjlM...

You'll hear music from our guest, as well as L'Avenue, Code 89, Wice, New Arcades, @marvel83.bsky.social, and Trevor Something! Shout outs to @purzynthrekords.bsky.social and Keytar Records!

Tonight at 5pm EDT, 11pm SwedeDT, @thestateofsynth.com gets shredded by Midnight Danger! @nr.fm. Can't beat the real thing. Tune in live and join the chat here: nightride.fm/chat?station... or here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=UjlM...

You'll hear music from our guest, as well as @powerrob.bsky.social (feat. Fulvio Colasanto), @myrone, Neon Shards, Mitch Hunt, @cassetter.bsky.social & Cyberwalker (feat. Out Runner), and Trevor Something!

Tuesday, June 2nd at 5pm EDT, 11pm SwedeDT, @thestateofsynth.com gets a physical from Swedish legend @robertparker.bsky.social ! @nr.fm. Ok. Now cough. Tune in live and join the chat here: nightride.fm/chat?station... or here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=UjlM...

You'll hear tunes from our guest, as well as Valley Lights, @projectbeckett.bsky.social, @mayahcamara.bandcamp.com, Oscillian, @bunnyxofficial.bsky.social, @vostosynth.bsky.social, and L'Avenue! Shout-outs to Outland, @zenithsounds.bsky.social, @aztecrecordsuk.bsky.social!

Tuesday, May 26th at 9pm EDT, @thestateofsynth.com and @kaarinzoelee.com get to chat with none other than Android Automatic! @nr.fm. Your synth clothes. Give them to me. Tune in live and join the chat here: nightride.fm/chat?station... or here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=UjlM...

Shout-outs to @purzynthrekords.bsky.social , @timeslaverec.bsky.social , and @fixtmusic.bsky.social !

You'll hear music from our guests, as well as @anniee-music.bsky.social, The Midnight (@driver405.bsky.social remix), Ferrari Kid , @sunesismusic.bsky.social, Sleepless Nights, and Kodeseven (w. Fury Weekend)!

Tonight, May 19th, at 9pm EDT, 6pm PDT, @thestateofsynth.com chats with Nouveau Arcade! @nr.fm. Everything old is new again. But with neon. Tune in live and join the chat here: nightride.fm/chat?station... or here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=UjlM...

You'll hear tunes from our guest, as well as @simulakrumlab.bsky.social & @turboknight.bsky.social, @michaeloakleymusic.bsky.social, Droid Bishop, @lukhash.bsky.social and Scandroid! Shout-outs to @fixtmusic.bsky.social and @newretrowave.bsky.social!

Tuesday, May 12th at 5pm EDT, 11pm CET, @thestateofsynth.com gets slayed by Polish artist Jeremiah Kane! @nr.fm. We've been to the stars and back, and hoo boy. Tune in live and join the chat here: nightride.fm/chat?station... or here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=UjlM...

We drifted into deep orbit with Australian chillsynth artist DavZ for a website-exclusive interview about fake nostalgia, dreamy atmospheres, warped tape textures, and beautifully broken sound. “DavZ - Perfecting the Imperfect Sound” thestateofsynth.com/interview/da...

Ladies and Gentlemen. The time is NOW! After 5 years, our "Synthmaster" Michael Oakley is finally back with a new project, vision and sound. NRW is proud to present "Prologue". Pre-Order Today: michaeloakley.lnk.to/Prologue #retrowave #synthwave #newretrowave

You'll hear music from our guests, as well as @wolftron.bsky.social, Starfounder, @starfarermusic.com, Rezodrone, Fury Weekend, and Guidebook! Shout-out to @fixtmusic.bsky.social!

It's crunch time for @thestateofsynth.com. Our last huzzah before Neotropolis is Sunday, April 26th at 3pm EDT as we melt faces with @megatronix.bsky.social! Tune in live and join the chat here: nightride.fm/chat?station... or here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=UjlM...

Just did a new interview with @thestateofsynth.com, talking all things chiptune 👾 Have a read here: thestateofsynth.com/interview/lu...

Hey gang, we finally caught up with one of our favorite Russian synthwave producers, Stargazer! We talk “Ne/On,” creative identity, and dig a little deeper into the Russian synthwave scene. Check it out here: thestateofsynth.com/interview/st...

You'll hear tunes from our guest, as well as @lukhash.bsky.social, @powerrob.bsky.social & Night Rider 87, Kiomono, Indigo, @edenfuture.bsky.social, and @magicswordmusic.bsky.social! Shout-outs to @newretrowave.bsky.social & @retroreverbrecords.bandcamp.com!

Wednesday Apr 15th at 9PM EDT, @thestateofsynth.com chats with NJ artist Skylane Drive! @nr.fm. Now this is a damn fine cup of synthwave. Tune in live and join the chat here: nightride.fm/chat?station... or here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=UjlM...

Will be live on Twitch tonight at 6:30 PM CST for about an hour and a half providing the storm doesn’t knock out the power. @thestateofsynth.com is live on @nr.fm right after At 8 PM CST! Twitch.tv/runermusic #synthwave #techno #progressivehouse #jungle #edm

Tonight, Tuesday March 31st at 9pm, @thestateofsynth.com cleans house with @streetcleaner.bsky.social! @nr.fm. Shiny. Tune in live and join the chat here: nightride.fm/chat?station... or here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=UjlM...

You'll hear music from our guest, as well as Michael Weber, Heartbreak City, @toxxicproject.bsky.social , @hideotronic.bsky.social , @jessymach.bsky.social / lxst child / @lystmusic.bsky.social , and @7rising.bsky.social! Shout outs to @aztecrecordsuk.bsky.social and @zenithsounds.bsky.social !

Join us tonight!

We chatted with Vincenzo Salvia about Italo disco, Stranger Things, and the Italian synthwave scene 🇮🇹 From pasta-powered bangers to playful energy, he always delivers. Full interview here: thestateofsynth.com/interview/vi...

You'll hear music from our guest, as well as Nicolaas & @brothertiger.bsky.social ( @anoraak.bsky.social Remix), Eclectotron, @edictum.music & @turboknight.bsky.social, @lystmusic.bsky.social, Data Fatale, and @icarus.nr.fm! Shout-outs to @purzynthrekords.bsky.social !

Tonight March 17th at 9pm EST, @thestateofsynth.com chats with Atlanta artist @seershamusic.bsky.social! @nr.fm. For chooms with discriminating tastes. Tune in live and join the chat here: nightride.fm/chat?station... or here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=UjlM...

We caught up with Ukrainian synthwave producer Earmake to talk about his music, influences, and the challenges of making art during wartime. Read the full interview: thestateofsynth.com/interview/ea...

Excited to chat on @nr.fm with award-winning video game composer and producer @meganmcduffee.bandcamp.com tonight. Join us as we talk about her music, what it’s like scoring some of our favorite games, and what’s next on the horizon. Nightride FM. We always have the highest score.

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!

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: nightride.fm/chat?station... or here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=UjlM...

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...

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