Karl Magi

Synth Single Review: “Disappear” by Rogue VHS & Beachdolls — ABSYNTH by Karl Magi Rogue VHS & Beachdolls’s “Disappear” reflects on how people choose to remember relationships. The song starts with twinkling notes descending in a soft wash. In the distance, gently ...

Hey #synthfam! Here’s my take on Rogue VHS & Beachdolls’s “Disappear” which reflects on how people choose to remember relationships. Review here: www.absynth.space/articles/synth-single-review-disappear-by-rogue-vhs-amp-beachdolls
#synthwave #retrowave #vocalsynthwave #80sinspired

Synth Single Review: “Surrender to the Night” by Minute Taker — ABSYNTH by Karl Magi Minute Taker’s “Surrender to the Night” explores breaking boundaries. The song comes alive as a rapidly accelerating rhythm moves beneath a disembodied voiceover. Angular bass shifts bel...

Greetings #synthfam! Take a look at my review of Minute Taker’s “Surrender to the Night” which explores breaking boundaries. Review here: www.absynth.space/articles/synth-single-review-surrender-to-the-night-by-minute-taker
#synthpop #80sInspired #ahaband #gaysinger #80saesthetic

Synth Single Review: “Filofax (Greed Is Good Remix)” by Rogue FX — ABSYNTH by Karl Magi Rogue FX’s “Filofax (Greed Is Good Remix)” injects a burst of revitalizing energy into the original. Radiant notes ring and intertwine like bright bells while a buoyant low end pulses wi...

Hi #synthfam! Check out my review of @roguefxsynth.bsky.social’s “Filofax (Greed Is Good Remix)” which injects a burst of revitalizing energy. Review here: www.absynth.space/articles/synth-single-review-filofax-greed-is-good-remix-by-rogue-fx
#synthpop #italodisco #electro #retrowave

Synth Single Review: “Toxic” by Hollywood Brown — ABSYNTH by Karl Magi Hollywood Brown’s “Toxic” explores a poisonous desire. The song opens with erupting drums and gnarly bass as an expanding synth surges outward and a fierce guitar slices through the musi...

Greetings #synthfam! Take a peek at my review of @hollywoodbrown.bsky.social’s “Toxic” which explores a poisonous desire. Review here: www.absynth.space/articles/synth-single-review-toxic-by-hollywood-brown
#80smetal #80srock #glammetal #hairmetal #80smusic

Synth Single Review: “Teen Movie” by Oblique & Challenger — ABSYNTH by Karl Magi Oblique & Challenger’s “Teen Movie” captures nostalgia and affection in glowing detail. The song opens as rising bass fills the music with dense power while high notes spill prismati...

Greetings #synthfam! Take a peek at my review of Oblique & Challenger’s “Teen Movie” which captures nostalgia and affection in glowing detail. Review here: www.absynth.space/articles/synth-single-review-teen-movie-by-oblique-amp-challenger
#synthwave #nostalgia #retrowave #teenmovie #newmusic

Synth Single Review: “Summit” by Decisive Koala & M I R A G E — ABSYNTH by Karl Magi Decisive Koala & M I R A G E’s “ Summit” washes over me in a peaceful tide. The track begins with a steadily pulsing, vibrating synth that moves alongside distant sounds levitating...

Hello #synthfam! Here's my review of @decisive-koala.bsky.social & Mirages’ “Summit” which washes over me in a peaceful tide. Review here: www.absynth.space/articles/synth-single-review-summit-by-decisive-koala-amp-m-i-r-a-g-e
#synthwave #chillwave #retrowave #chillsynth

Synth Single Review: “Regis III”  by Electric Seagulls — ABSYNTH by Karl Magi Electric Seagulls’s “Regis III” is a journey into galactic grandeur. The track opens with sinister swells and coruscating chords that sweep outward into the blackness of space. A glimme...

Hey #synthfam! Here’s my take on Electric Seagulls’s “Regis III” which is a journey into galactic grandeur. Review here: www.absynth.space/articles/synth-single-review-regis-iiinbsp-by-electric-seagulls
#spacewave #darksynth #synthwave #retrowave #NewMusic

Synth Single Review: “Two Hearts” by Shadowrunner — ABSYNTH by Karl Magi Shadowrunner’s “Two Hearts” imbues the music with abiding love. The track begins as a muffled backdrop expands with placidity and a wordless voice exhales gauzy tones. The melody carries...

Greetings #synthfam! Take a look at my review of Shadowrunner’s “Two Hearts” which imbues the music with abiding love. Review here: www.absynth.space/articles/synth-single-review-two-hearts-by-shadowrunner
#synthwave #chillwave #retrowave #chillsynth

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Cat Temper - A Furwell to Kings — ABSYNTH Review by Karl Magi Overall Album Impressions Cat Temper’s A Furwell to Kings explores a fascinating plethora of synth colours, timbres, and textures that mingle with electric guitar to create...

Greetings #synthfam! Take a look at my @absynth.space review of @cattemper.bsky.social’s “A Furwell to Kings” which creates a journey through sound and emotion. Review here: www.absynth.space/articles/cat-temper-a-furwell-to-kings
#synthwave #synthrock #electronicmusic

Synth Single Review: “Awakening” by SEA OF SIGNS — ABSYNTH by Karl Magi SEA OF SIGNS’ “Awakening” is a silken journey in sound. The piece opens with reverberant piano floating into open space before a heavy yet calming beat moves alongside gently snapping dr...

Hello #synthfam! Here's my review of Sea Of Signs’ “Awakening” which is a silken journey in sound. Review here: www.absynth.space/articles/synth-single-review-awakening-by-sea-of-signs
#synthwave #chillwave #ambient #chillout #electronicmusic

Synth EP Review: “We Saw The Future” by Vertebre — ABSYNTH by Karl Magi Vertebre’s “We Saw The Future” takes a symphonic journey into a dark future world tinged with loss, pain and a small flicker of light in the umbral gloom that enfolds everything. Daniele...

Hi #synthfam! Check out my review of Vertebre’s “We Saw The Future” which takes a symphonic journey into a dark future world. Review here: www.absynth.space/articles/synth-ep-review-we-saw-the-future-by-vertebre
#darksynthwave #cyberpunk #horrormusic #cybergoth

Synth Single Review: “Tempus Ruinae” by XIII Nights — ABSYNTH by Karl Magi XIII Nights’ “Tempus Ruinae” captures light, shadow, hope and ruin. The piece opens with gradually swelling notes whirling in arpeggio as dominant bass surges in a maelstrom and drums dr...

Hey #synthfam! Here’s my take on XIII Nights’ “Tempus Ruinae” which captures light, shadow, hope and ruin. Review here: www.absynth.space/articles/synth-single-review-tempus-ruinae-by-xiii-nights
#synthwave #darksynth #darkaesthetics

Synth Single Review: “Sight Unseen” by Stacy Gabriel — ABSYNTH by Karl Magi Stacy Gabriel’s “Sight Unseen” is a balmy sonic journey. The track commences with a heaving bassline and floating tones that enclose me like a welcoming blanket. The drums provide a stea...

Greetings #synthfam! Take a peek at my review of Stacy Gabriel's “Sight Unseen” which is a warm sonic journey. Review here: www.absynth.space/articles/synth-single-review-sight-unseen-by-stacy-gabriel
#synth #synthwave #retro #retrowave

Synth Single Review: “Taking Sides” by Saturday AM — ABSYNTH by Karl Magi Saturday AM’s “Taking Sides” explores the painful side of love. The song begins as piercing synth lines intermingle with minor-key tension while a storming guitar charges forward. The dr...

Hi #synthfam! Check out my review of @saturday-am.bsky.social’s “Taking Sides” which explores the painful side of love. Review here: www.absynth.space/articles/synth-single-review-taking-sides-by-saturday-am
#synthwave #retrowave #shredwave #vocalsynthwave

Synth Single Review: “Forever Lover” by Spring Break ’83 — ABSYNTH by Karl Magi Spring Break ’83’s “Forever Lover” is an ardent declaration of affectionate desire. The song opens as strongly flowing bass moves beneath Indigo’s wordless, diaphanous vocals. The track ...

Hi #synthfam! Check out my review of Spring Break ‘83’s “Forever Lover” which is an ardent declaration of affectionate desire. Review link in Stories and here too: www.absynth.space/articles/synth-single-review-forever-lover-by-spring-break-83
#synthwave #retrowave #80s

Synth Single Review: “Lucid Dream” by Cassetter & Cyter — ABSYNTH by Karl Magi Cassetter & Cyter’s “Lucid Dream” is an oneiric voyage. The track begins with broad notes expanding outward as tranquility flows from them and velvety breath exhales. A reverberant m...

Hello #synthfam! Here's my review of Cassetter & Cyter’s “Lucid Dream” which is an oneiric voyage. Review here: www.absynth.space/articles/synth-single-review-lucid-dream-by-cassetter-amp-cyter
#synthwave #chillwave #retrowave #retroelectro #chillsynth

Synth Single Review: “Imbued” by Echo Wolf — ABSYNTH by Karl Magi Echo Wolf’s “Imbued” evokes an atmosphere of hallowed power and ancient memory. The track begins with quivering tones flowing in noble currents as deep sounds gather strength. A driving ...

Hello #synthfam! Here's my review of Echo Wolf’s “Imbued” which evokes hallowed power and ancient memory. Review here: www.absynth.space/articles/synth-single-review-imbued-by-echo-wolf
#synthwave #retrowave #cyberpunk

Synth Single Review: “Secrets” by Lovespirals — ABSYNTH by Karl Magi Lovespirals’ “Secrets” explores complexity and hurt within relationships. The song commences with levitating guitar strumming as Anji Lum’s whispery voice traces wordlessly through the m...

Hey #synthfam! Here’s my take on Lovespirals’ “Secrets” which explores complexity and hurt within relationships. Review here: www.absynth.space/articles/synth-single-review-secrets-by-lovespirals
#chillout #latenightvibes #synthpop #electronicmusic

Synth Single Review: “Touch Tones” by Synth Fellow Hawk & Perfect Female Type — ABSYNTH by Karl Magi Synth Fellow Hawk & Perfect Female Type’s “Touch Tones” is drenched in nostalgic radiance. The piece opens as filmy notes drift wistfully, joined by the sound of a touch-tone phone d...

Greetings #synthfam! Here's my review of Synth Fellow Hawk & @perfectfemaletype.bsky.social’s “Touch Tones” which is drenched in nostalgic radiance. Review here: www.absynth.space/articles/synth-single-review-touch-tones-by-synth-fellow-hawk-amp-perfect-female-type
#chillwave #synthwave #retrowave

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Synth Single Review: “Turbo 250” by Sonic Gap — ABSYNTH by Karl Magi Sonic Gap’s “Turbo 250” evokes nostalgia and childlike wonder. The piece opens with a rushing sound that tumbles into an explosive beat as ringing tones leap with blinding radiance. Exte...

@sonicgap.com Greetings #synthfam! Take a look at my review of @sonicgap.com’s “Turbo 250” which evokes nostalgia and childlike wonder. Review here: www.absynth.space/articles/synth-single-review-turbo-250-by-sonic-gap
#synthwave #electronicmusic #commodore64

Mission 87 - Galaxy Romance Vol. 2 — ABSYNTH Review by Karl Magi Overall Album Impressions   Mission 87’s “Galaxy Romance Vol. 2” is a charming journey through love, tenderness and undying affection. The music fills me with a sense of ...

Hello #synthfam! Here's my @absynth.space review of Mission 87’s “Galaxy Romance Vol. 2” which is a journey through tenderness and undying affection. Review here: www.absynth.space/articles/mission-87-galaxy-romance-vol-2
#80s #synthwave #retrowave

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Synth Single Review: “Into Orbit” by Russell Nash — ABSYNTH by Karl Magi Russell Nash’s “Into Orbit” creates vivid images of an exotic new world. Lambent tones gleam above a creaking, galactic bass that settles into a slow pulsation. Flaring notes shimmer lik...

Hi #synthfam! Check out my review of @russellnashmusic.bsky.social’s “Into Orbit” which creates vivid images of an exotic new world. Review here: www.absynth.space/articles/synth-single-review-into-orbit-by-russell-nash
#synthwave #retrowave #electronicmusic #electronica #80s

Synth Single Review: “Twilight Zone” by Nature of Wires & Machina X — ABSYNTH by Karl Magi Nature of Wires and Machina X’s “Twilight Zone” carries desolate emotional weight as it unfolds. Portentous chords rise on brassy tones while strings cry out with taut melancholy and whi...

Greetings #synthfam! Take a peek at my review of Nature of Wires & Machina X’s “Twilight Zone” which carries desolate emotional weight. Review here: www.absynth.space/articles/synth-single-review-twilight-zonenbspby-nature-of-wires-amp-machina-x
#goth #synth #vampire #twilightzone

Synth Single Review: “Liquid Soul” by Liquid1nc (remixed by Project K) — ABSYNTH by Karl Magi Project K’s remix of Liquid1nc’s “Liquid Soul” adds sharp edges, intense power and a floor-filling charge. The track opens with wobbling notes colliding against massive drums that batter...

Hi #synthfam! Check out my review of Project K’s remix of @roguefxsynth.bsky.social/Liquid1nc’s “Liquid Soul” which adds sharp edges and intense power. Review here too: www.absynth.space/articles/synth-single-review-liquid-soul-by-liquid1nc-remixed-by-project-k

#dancemusic #housemusic #synthpop

Synth Single Review: “I Miss You” by jacket. — ABSYNTH by Karl Magi jacket.’s “I Miss You” unfolds with fondness, ache and abiding love. Shadowy yet wistful tones echo into open space while massive bass rebounds and ticking percussion shapes the air. The...

Hello #synthfam! Here's my review of @jacket.’s “I Miss You” which unfolds with fondness, ache and abiding love. Review here: www.absynth.space/articles/synth-single-review-i-miss-you-by-jacket
#synthwave #chillwave #retrowave

Synth Single Review: “Echo Protocol” by SkelOne — ABSYNTH by Karl Magi SkelOne’s “Echo Protocol” is saturated with a dark technological aura. The track opens as slashing bass echoes into open space while a crisp cymbal clicks into the music and a snare begi...

Hey #synthfam! Here’s my take on @skel.one’s “Echo Protocol” which is saturated with a dark technological aura. Review here too: www.absynth.space/articles/synth-single-review-echo-protocol-by-skelone
#synthwave #80smusic #synthmusic #synth #musicproducer

Synth Single Review: “Wave Shred” by 𝙀𝙙𝙚𝙣 𝙁𝙪𝙩𝙪𝙧𝙚 — ABSYNTH by Karl Magi 𝙀𝙙𝙚𝙣 𝙁𝙪𝙩𝙪𝙧𝙚’s “Wave Shred” is dense with force and drama. The track comes to life as whispering notes swell and strength gathers around a thumping kick drum, the entire piece surging wit...

Greetings #synthfam! Take a look at my review of @edenfuture.bsky.social’s “Wave Shred” which is dense with force and drama. Review here: www.absynth.space/articles/synth-single-review-wave-shred-by-
#synthwave #retrowave #outrun #guitar #retroreverbrecords