Best The State Of Synth Podcasts (2025)

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S14E4 – Pro Wrestling Energy w/ Immortal Girlfriend 1:52:57

2d ago1:52:57

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Groot and Fawkes were joined by Immortal Girlfriend — the Dark Knights of Synth — for a deep dive into their cinematic sound, brotherly chemistry, and their journey from Milwaukee to major syncs in Wednesday, Good Girls, and NBA 2K22. They shared creative inspirations, stories from the road, and even what fuels a 2AM tour […]…

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S14E3 – All Those Collabs w/ Pashang and Edictum 1:57:49

9d ago1:57:49

1:57:49

This week on The State of Synth, Groot and Neon Fawkes are joined by special guests Edictum (Austria) and Pashang (Korea) to talk about their global collaborations, upcoming releases, and the making of their concept album. Tune in for a boat load of exclusive premieres and fresh tracks from The Midnight, Droid Bishop, Futurecop!, and […]…

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Episode 16: Black Room ►SUMMER 03◄ 31.08.2025 1:01:36

11d ago1:01:36

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BLACK ROOM RADIO Marginal sounds of the underworld ►SUMMER 03◄ 31.08.2025 00:40 ATTIC FROST - How will the world end today? 04:48 HUMAN TETRIS - Home 09:07 COLD COLORS / XIU - Another day 13:30 DEFENSA ESLAVA - Alegria en los desprecios 17:03 MANTAROCHEN - Steamy nights 19:18 INGRESO CADÁVER - De miseria y soledad 24:08 SHOCKED VOLK - War 26:46 EDD…

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S14E2 – Hitting the Invisible Cowbell w/ DRUMxWAVE 2:02:10

16d ago2:02:10

2:02:10

Groot and Neon Fawkes welcome Timecop1983 tour drummer and multi-talented artist Jay, aka DRUMxWAVE, to the show. They chat about his new project, DRUMxWAVE, and his experiences working with artists such as Timecop1983, The Bad Dreamers, Arena, Chroma Cloud, and Ollie Wride.By The State of Synth

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S14E1 – Monster Battles w/ Power Rob 2:11:15

30d ago2:11:15

2:11:15

Fawkes and Groot power up the season premiere with Neotropolis veteran and vocal powerhouse Power Rob — talking Dark Star, touring, and the secrets to ultimate Dragon Ball Z victory.By The State of Synth

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Episode 15: Black Room ►SUMMER 02◄ 03.08.2025 59:41

1M ago59:41

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BLACK ROOM RADIO Marginal sounds of the underworld ►SUMMER 02◄ 03.08.2025 00:16 SAD MADONA - Crimes 03:20 KRIMEA - This pleasure 07:06 DINA SUMMER - Hypnotized (Etane remix) 10:10 LARSOVITCH + DRAMACHINE - Vios / Mania 13:52 ALEX ROSSI - L’amore fa volare 17:00 LUMINANCE - Trop fragile 21:05 STAATSEINDE - Suicide tuesday 24:30 BLIND DELON - La viol…

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Episode 14: Black Room ►SUMMER 01◄ 29.06.2025 1:00:16

2M ago1:00:16

1:00:16

BLACK ROOM RADIO Marginal sounds of the underworld ►SUMMER 01◄ 29.06.2025 00:33 STAATSEINDE - Tanzverbot 04:30 DIE SEXUAL - Magic never dies 09:20 MY OWN BURIAL - Complain 12:39 DRKLV - Technoir 15:08 CORBEAU HANGS - Ill intents 19:10 BLYSKI - Reflektor 22:24 16VOLT - White noise 25:55 COMBICHRIST - Desolation 30:56 SARCOMA - Psicofiera 33:11 WILLI…

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S13E15 – The Valkyrie Collective (Season Finale) 3:13:10

3M ago3:13:10

3:13:10

Dennis and Jules wrap up the season with an epic chat featuring OG Synthwave and French Touch legends Nightstop and Maethelvin—plus some killer tunes and a few herp-a-derps for good measure. Thanks for listening! See you in September!By The State of Synth

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S13E14 – Getting Mellow w/ Nightflyer 1:46:24

3M ago1:46:24

1:46:24

Groot and Neon Fawkes chat with Toronto-based chillsynth producer Nightflyer. They dive into his music, his upcoming album, the Toronto music scene, and just how much melatonin we should really be taking. Hop aboard your favorite seagull and prepare for flight!By The State of Synth

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S13E13 – Kickin’ it w/ Indigo 1:51:39

3M ago1:51:39

1:51:39

In this episode of The State of Synth, Groot and Neon Fawkes sit down with New Zealand-based synthwave artist Indigo for a late-night/early-afternoon chat about her music, gaming, and what’s been going on in the land Down Under.By The State of Synth

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S13E12 – Starcadian Tribute 3:31:05

4M ago3:31:05

3:31:05

In this episode of The State of Synth, Groot and Neon Fawkes honor the late Starcadian with a mix of his music, personal stories, and fan tributes. Guests Rob O’Neill, James Secker, and Jared Butler join to share their memories and experiences.By The State of Synth

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Episode 13: Black Room ►13◄ 11.05.2025 1:01:02

4M ago1:01:02

1:01:02

BLACK ROOM RADIO Marginal sounds of the underworld ƎP1SØÐƐ ►13◄ 11.05.2025 00:51 GLARING - Still water 03:23 GROSSTADTMELODIE - Gadget 06:37 DD MOON - Lovesick 10:11 SOLO ANSAMBLIS - Parke 15:21 EX-HYENA - Vanishing edge (Snowbeasts remix) 19:27 CLOCK SERUM - Contrast 23:04 PIXEL GRIP - Reason to stay 25:21 HINFORT - No way out 28:10 SHAD SHADOWS -…

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S13E11 – The Synthwave Matryoshka w/ ODDitee 1:46:10

4M ago1:46:10

1:46:10

This week on The State of Synth, Groot and Neon Fawkes welcome Pacific Northwest-based artist ODDitee. We dive into his debut album Everlasting, favorite VSTs, cereal preferences, his signing with Rosso Corsa Records—and things get very meta. Plus, fresh tracks from Lukhash, L’Avenue, Midnight Fury, and more.…

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S13E10 – Happy Spiritual Songs w/ Mike Templar

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Swiss synthwave artist Mike Templar joins us to talk about his spiritual new album The Owl and The Moon, his love of sci-fi, and how storytelling drives his sound. Dennis learns more about his own Swiss roots—and how he may or may not be the main protagonist in Mike’s novel TROM.By The State of Synth

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S13E9 – Naming Palm Trees w/ Valley Lights 1:47:36

5M ago1:47:36

1:47:36

In this sun-soaked episode of The State of Synth, we cruise down the neon-lit highway with Valley Lights, the LA-based retrowave artist behind Two Lane Highway. We chat about his journey into synthwave, the inspiration behind his debut album, and why he’ll never get tired of palm trees.By The State of Synth

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Episode 12: Black Room ►12◄ 20.04.2025 1:00:19

5M ago1:00:19

1:00:19

BLACK ROOM RADIO Marginal sounds of the underworld ƎP1SØÐƐ ►12◄ 20.04.2025 01:27 VELVET MAY - Jack Isidore (VM remix) 04:58 CRUC1FY - Frag1l3 08:09 ALAN HARMAN - Columns follow 10:49 ALAN HARMAN - Shadows 13:51 NEWBOY - Periphery 17:30 VIOFLESH - Eternal dance 21:39 DIE SEXUAL - House of God 25:34 VNV NATION - Silence speaks 31:29 NOROMAKINA - Infi…

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S13E8 – Alex Lightspeed & the Most Excellent Episode 1:51:53

5M ago1:51:53

1:51:53

In this radiant new episode of The State of Synth, Groot and Neon Fawkes sit down with synth maestro Alex Lightspeed and The Most Excellent Band—featuring Siren Niphilim, The Neon Syndicate, and more—for a high-energy conversation that spans creative collaboration, retro inspirations, and the road to their upcoming album, “Lost Future” (dropping Ap…

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S13E7 – Songwriting in the Soup w/ Jessie Frye 1:55:49

5M ago1:55:49

1:55:49

Dennis and Jules sit down for a poised yet playful chat with synthpop queen and NewRetroWave artist Jessie Frye. From songwriting secrets to the lush sonic landscapes of her new album Otherworld, this episode dives deep into the stories behind the songs. Plus—could a Jessie Frye darksynth project be on the horizon? Tune in to […]…

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Episode 2: Episode 2: Gloom Room - Vision Video "Modern Horror" Review 17:31

6M ago17:31

17:31

4.5 STARS Join DJs Death Mistress and Hollow as they review the Vision Video album Modern Horror (2024). Songs In This Episode 1. Modern Horror 2. Sign of the Times 3. Stay Songs Copyright 2024 by the artists. Bandcamp Link: https://visionvideo.bandcamp.com/album/modern-horror Local Businesses Gloom Collective https://www.facebook.com/GloomCollecti…

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S13E5 – Hustling for Neo-Creds w/ Night Rider 87 1:47:06

6M ago1:47:06

1:47:06

Stephen and Stephanie from Night Rider 87 join Groot and Fawkes for a fun conversation about music, synth culture, and the best ways to rack up Neo-Creds at Neotropolis. From creative scavenging to hidden hangouts, they share tips, stories, and insights from their experiences at Neotropolis—plus drop some fresh music!…

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S13E3 – Fire & Neon w/ Neotropolis 2:07:14

7M ago2:07:14

2:07:14

Dennis and Neon Fawkes chat with Neotropolis showrunner Jared about what sets the event apart from Wasteland Weekend, what first-timers can expect, and the role of LARPing, factions, and attire. They discuss the biggest challenges of running Neotropolis and tease upcoming surprises.By The State of Synth

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S13E2 – Chippin’ It w/ Shirobon 1:45:59

7M ago1:45:59

1:45:59

This week on The State of Synth, Groot and Neon Fawkes welcome UK producer and chipwave master Shirobon for a deep dive into chiptune, vocoding, and his creative process. He shares insights into his latest album, Breaker, talks about his favorite synths, and reveals what’s coming next!By The State of Synth

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S13E1 – Jetsetting w/ Glenn Main 2:20:07

7M ago2:20:07

2:20:07

Dennis and Neon Fawkes spin fresh tracks, take requests, and share highlights from their winter break. Later in the show, they catch up with synth-whisperer Glenn Main. Grab your hot toddy—it’s time for a new season of TSOS!By The State of Synth

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S12E14 – Space Milk w/ Sunesis 1:37:00

9M ago1:37:00

1:37:00

Dennis G and Neon Fawkes cozy up with some space milk—er, Bantha milk—as they chat with spacewave producer Sunesis. They discuss her musical inspirations, her love for space stations, and where to find the best empanadas.By The State of Synth

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Episode 1: Gloom Room - Bill Leeb, Model Kollapse (Album Review) 20:10

9M ago20:10

20:10

4.5 STARS Join DJs Death Mistress and Hollow as they review the Bill Leeb (Frontline Assembly & Delirium) album Model Kollapse (2024). Songs In This Episode 1. Muted Obsession 2. Terror Forms 3. Exotic Matter Songs Copyright 2024 by the artists. Bandcamp Link: https://frontlineassembly.bandcamp.com/album/model-kollapse Local Businesses Gloom Collec…

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S12E12 – Tattoos and Balloons w/ The Motion Epic 1:59:34

10M ago1:59:34

1:59:34

Dennis and Neon Fawkes are back after a brief hiatus, and they’re making up for lost time with a jam-packed episode featuring synthwave sensations, The Motion Epic. Pat, Nick, and Aaron join the duo to discuss their latest album, High Rollers, and the inspiration behind its roller rink vibes. The guys share stories of tattoos, […]…

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S12E11 – The Unofficial Official Halloween Episode w/ OSC 1:58:05

11M ago1:58:05

1:58:05

Genre-blending producer Opus Science Collective joins the show to talk about his music, creative process, and inspirations. Meanwhile, Dennis and Jules unleash some spooky synth tracks to set the Halloween mood.By The State of Synth

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S12E9 – Setting the Universe in Flames w/ Yota and Johan 1:30:05

11M ago1:30:05

1:30:05

Dennis and Jules chat with Swedish-French artists Yota and Johan about their new EP, Universe in Flames. They delve into the inspiration behind the project and share some juicy tidbits about a few of the tracks.By The State of Synth

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S12E7 – The Great BMX Escape 1:38:47

12M ago1:38:47

1:38:47

Dennis and Jules have a rad chat with French synthwave producer Benoit, plus drop some wheelie-popping tracks from your favorite artists.By The State of Synth

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S14E4 – Pro Wrestling Energy w/ Immortal Girlfriend 1:52:57

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S14E3 – All Those Collabs w/ Pashang and Edictum 1:57:49

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Episode 16: Black Room ►SUMMER 03◄ 31.08.2025 1:01:36

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S14E2 – Hitting the Invisible Cowbell w/ DRUMxWAVE 2:02:10

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S14E1 – Monster Battles w/ Power Rob 2:11:15

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Episode 15: Black Room ►SUMMER 02◄ 03.08.2025 59:41

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Episode 14: Black Room ►SUMMER 01◄ 29.06.2025 1:00:16

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S13E15 – The Valkyrie Collective (Season Finale) 3:13:10

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S13E14 – Getting Mellow w/ Nightflyer 1:46:24

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S13E13 – Kickin’ it w/ Indigo 1:51:39

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S13E12 – Starcadian Tribute 3:31:05

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Episode 13: Black Room ►13◄ 11.05.2025 1:01:02

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S13E11 – The Synthwave Matryoshka w/ ODDitee 1:46:10

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S13E10 – Happy Spiritual Songs w/ Mike Templar

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S13E9 – Naming Palm Trees w/ Valley Lights 1:47:36

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Episode 12: Black Room ►12◄ 20.04.2025 1:00:19

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S13E8 – Alex Lightspeed & the Most Excellent Episode 1:51:53

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S13E7 – Songwriting in the Soup w/ Jessie Frye 1:55:49

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Episode 2: Episode 2: Gloom Room - Vision Video "Modern Horror" Review 17:31

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S13E5 – Hustling for Neo-Creds w/ Night Rider 87 1:47:06

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S13E3 – Fire & Neon w/ Neotropolis 2:07:14

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S13E2 – Chippin’ It w/ Shirobon 1:45:59

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S13E1 – Jetsetting w/ Glenn Main 2:20:07

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S12E14 – Space Milk w/ Sunesis 1:37:00

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Episode 1: Gloom Room - Bill Leeb, Model Kollapse (Album Review) 20:10

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S12E12 – Tattoos and Balloons w/ The Motion Epic 1:59:34

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S12E11 – The Unofficial Official Halloween Episode w/ OSC 1:58:05

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S12E9 – Setting the Universe in Flames w/ Yota and Johan 1:30:05

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S12E7 – The Great BMX Escape 1:38:47

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