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Way of Kamakura Listening Party from JESSY MACH Listening Party from JESSY MACH.

Hi folks!
Join me for a live Way of Kamakura Listening Party today at 7:30 PM GMT+1! Chat with me, dive into the sounds, and be part of the journey. RSVP here: jessymach.bandcamp.com/merch/way-of...
Hope to see you there!
#synthwavemusic #listeningparty #retrowave #musiciansky #synthfam

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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!

An image of the artist Vector Hold's logo, and The State Of Synth logo

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...

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...

a silhouette of a person standing in front of a foggy street at night . Alt: a corvette driving at night in the fog with red lights. From Turbo Killer, the music video created by Seth Ickerman for Carpenter Brut

You'll hear tunes from @carpenterbrut.com, Skylane Drive, @pfeffermouse.bsky.social & @turboknight.bsky.social & @edictum.music feat Indigo, M.A.D.E.S, Magic Dance, @jessymach.bsky.social (feat. Beachdolls), @cattemper.bsky.social, Synth Fellow Hawk & @perfectfemaletype.bsky.social, and Out Runner!

An overhead photo of the Neotropolis event at night with neon lights everywhere, with the Neotropolis logon in front, and the The State Of Synth logo.

@thestateofsynth.com returns tomorrow at 9pm EST! We are kicking things off with a chat with Jared from Neotropolis! We'll also be joined by @kaarinzoelee.com!

@nr.fm. Giggity!

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

Woo hoo!

Absynth.space’s Best of 2025: NEON and DARK Edition

If you guys need to take a break and explore some awesome music and music artists, check out the two massive Best of 2025 list my awesome pals, movers and shakers in both the #Synthwave and #Darkwave communities and I have put together for @absynth.space

www.absynth.space

@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.

DEATHBALL!

Amazing releases this year!

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You'll hear music from our guest, as well as @jessymach.bsky.social, DRUMxWAVE (feat. Beachdolls), @lystmusic.bsky.social & @windose.bsky.social, @megahit.hu, Meteor, and Tonebox!

Shout-outs to @retrosynthrecords.bsky.social and Innerworks Records!

An image of the artist The New Division in front of his logo and the The State of Synth logo

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...

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You'll hear tunes from our guests, as well as Savage (Lifelike Remix), Code 89, @projectbeckett.bsky.social, @thoughtbeings.bsky.social, @wolftron.bsky.social, and @icarus.nr.fm!

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

An image of the band Chroma Cloud over top of The State Of Synth logo and the Chroma Cloud logo above it. Background is swirling magenta and blue lines and clouds.

Tuesday Dec 2nd at 5pm EDT on @thestateofsynth.com, we will play some banging tunes and then be joined by Ohio artists @chromacloud.bsky.social !

@nr.fm. The Thing is the best xmas movie.

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 music from our guest, as well as NINA & @johanagebjorn.bsky.social, @sandorgavin.bsky.social, @aisle9music.bsky.social, Magic Dance, @seershamusic.bsky.social, and Kidburn!

Shout-outs to @aztecrecordsuk.bsky.social!

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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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You'll hear tunes from our guest, as well as Droidglow, Kobra Force, Mecha Matos (Mecha Maiko + @lematosband.bsky.social), @dynatronsynth.com, Extra Terra, and @glitbiter.bsky.social !

Shout-outs to @newretrowave.bsky.social !

A picture of the artist YOTA with the The State Of Synth logo in the background.

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...

An image of Jess Blaise Ward, author of "Making Synthwave: How An Online Community Invented A Genre", with the State Of Synth logo.

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 !

An image of the artist Annee next to her logo as well as The State Of Synth logo

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...

For sure, though it's only 1 hour drive away to complete bedlam. Still dreaming of retiring on a narrow boat in the mother country though. (Of course, it would be covered in neon lights and have high speed Internet).

OMG. Hahahahaha. Keep on keeping on my brother!

We're having a ton of fun with the new live interview format here at KZL Live! The new format features a variety of live co-hosts as well! If you're interested in co-hosting with me on an episode, let me know! Drop a comment or email kaarin@nightride.fm Must have availability on a Tuesday (1pm Eastern) or a Thursday (9pm eastern)

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It's the most fun if you play titular tracks!

It's Mach time! Bandcamp listening party Friday!

'tis the season!

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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!