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synthpocalypse

Dec 14, 2021
2 min

Album Review: MacReady - Empire

LA Trio MacReady are back with their newest album, "Empire", a large departure from their last full length, "Kiba". Of course, much time has passed since "Kiba"'s 2019 release, and that brings with it a completely different approach to the craft. No more are the saturated pinks and blues, no more is the lighthearted fun feeling "Kiba" had rooted underneath it, "Empire" is different. "Empire" is an album that holds anger, rage, and a general distaste towards the status quo. It

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Album Review: Electronic Warbear - Afterlife

synthpocalypse

Apr 29, 2021
2 min

Album Review: Electronic Warbear - Afterlife

Atlanta based Synth producer Electronic Warbear is back with their latest album, "Afterlife", a uniquely special release, something that is hard to describe unless you've heard the album itself. The title feels almost literal; this whole album feels like a Vaporwave/Chillsynth (is Dreamwave a thing? if not this is it) exploration into what some might think the afterlife is like, it's very airy and spacey, but also has an air of eeriness too it, as if something is just around

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Single Review: Watch Out For Snakes - Fight Those Invisible Ninjas

synthpocalypse

Feb 1, 2021
1 min

Single Review: Watch Out For Snakes - Fight Those Invisible Ninjas

Atlanta based Chipwave king Watch Out For Snakes is back with a brand new single, titled "Fight Those Invisible Ninjas". The title is a cute little nod to the term used to reference mosh pits at Hardcore Punk shows, but that nod goes much deeper than just a surface level reference, this track is really infused with the blood of hardcore throughout. Mixed spectacularly with WOFS's blend of Synthwave + Chiptune, the hardcore energy comes through and really gives the track this

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Single Review: Wraithwalker - Exodus (Feat. Kofin)

synthpocalypse

Jan 24, 2021
1 min

Single Review: Wraithwalker - Exodus (Feat. Kofin)

Atlanta based Synth wizard Wraithwalker is back with their first single of 2020, titled "Exodus" featuring fellow Atlanta synth talent Kofin. Wraithwalker has been shifting their sound for the better part of last year, culminating in "Visions", a very cold goth/nu-wave amalgamation take on the Synthwave sound. That in itself is a fantastic project, but this new track here, "Exodus" is framed as a track from the sequel to "Visions", titled "Rituals", but we're here to talk abo

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Single Review: Frisky Monkey - Together Alone (Feat. Seersha)

synthpocalypse

Jan 15, 2021
1 min

Single Review: Frisky Monkey - Together Alone (Feat. Seersha)

Atlanta Synth-pop duo Frisky Monkey is back with their first single of the year, "Together Alone" featuring some vocal talent from fellow Atlanta Synth-pop star Seersha. Over the past few months, Frisky Monkey has been consistently releasing tracks, most of which I've covered here on the site. I've been noticing that Frisky Monkey has been pushing the boundaries of their work over the past year or so, and it's been really fantastic to see. "Together Alone" is a way more slow

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synthpocalypse

Dec 31, 2020
8 min

Synthpocalypse's 2020 Big-Mega-Turbo-Super Wrap-up

So I could start this off by waxing poetic about how "2020 wasn't the year we expected or wanted, but it had it's moments" but instead I'm just going to cut the shit and say that yeah this year was fucking nightmarish. Every single thing I had planned this year got thrown in the fucking trash and life basically turned itself upside down. Site updates here slowed to a crawl simply because I had so much other stuff to focus on, this place kinda fell by the wayside. I feel reall

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Album Review: Cat Temper - More Than A Feline

synthpocalypse

Nov 25, 2020
1 min

Album Review: Cat Temper - More Than A Feline

Boston based Synthwave Cat-tastrophy Cat Temper is back with a brand new record titled "More Than A Feline", which is a departure from their past work in one big way: It's all vocal. Every track features a vocalist from all across the Synth-spectrum, creating an experience that feels very at home for CT's work, but also something unique and fresh. Every track feels tailor made for the vocalist featured, the instrumental embodies the vocalist on display; "Sweet Cheetah" feels

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synthpocalypse

Oct 20, 2020
1 min

Album Review: MacReady - A.D.

L.A. Synth Trio MacReady are back with a brand new EP, titled "A.D.", a really interesting departure from their previous work. "Kiba" was a Synthwave album chock full of charm and humor, one that didn't take itself too seriously for the most part, but did when it needed to. "A.D." is different though, it's a much more intimate project. The Synthwave standard is stripped bare, light synths are used here and there, but "A.D." takes things a quieter, much less 'Synthwave' direct

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synthpocalypse

Oct 15, 2020
4 min

The Legacy of Kill All Music

I remember it vividly, It was 2016, and I was in High School at the time. During one of my film production classes I picked up my phone and checked Instagram, seeing that Occams Laser had made a post that his most recent EP, Crucifixation, would be having a cassette release by this label called Kill All Music. I was interested, as I was a big fan of OL at the time and thought the tape would be a neat little collectable. I went over to Kill All Music's page and placed an order

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Blood Machines: All Style and Somehow Negative Substance.

synthpocalypse

Sep 24, 2020
14 min

Blood Machines: All Style and Somehow Negative Substance.

So before I actually begin laying out my thoughts I feel I have to get some background out of the way. I backed the original Kickstarter back in 2016, as I (and a whole lot of others it seems) was blown away by the Turbo Killer video that preceded Blood Machines. It had an original delivery date of December 2017, which absolutely did not happen. In 2019 the producers launched a second Kickstarter to raise more money (75% of the original campaign to be specific) to complete th

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Single Review: Neon Arcadia & Xennon - Chemicals

synthpocalypse

Jun 14, 2020
1 min

Single Review: Neon Arcadia & Xennon - Chemicals

Synthwave producers Neon Arcadia and Xennon have teamed up for a brand new Synthwave thick track titled "Chemicals". This track is absolutely drenched in some sweet Retrowave sounds, not surprising considering Xennon is at work on this. That sound is blended with some hints of modern pop, creating something that exists outside the textbook "Synthwave sound", which isn't bad by any means, the work on display here is fantastic. The vocals from Tom Pino of Neon Arcadia, which so

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synthpocalypse

May 13, 2020
2 min

Album Review: Megatronix - PowerWave

Baltimore based duo Megatronix rockets out with their debut album titled "PowerWave" and holy shit what an album it is. Before we actually get talking about the album, I want to talk about how I got introduced to the band. It was on the Baltimore stop of Street Cleaner and Protector 101's Deconstructure Tour, I convinced a friend to drive with me down to Baltimore to see the show, and as we both prepped for the main event, these two people who I can only describe as the defin

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synthpocalypse

May 1, 2020
1 min

Single Review: Frisky Monkey - Falling

Atlanta based Synth-pop act Frisky Monkey is back with a brand new single, titled "Falling" a track bleeding with synth goodness, with a heaping helping of Depeche Mode/The Cure-esque moodiness. The fantastic (as always) vocals tell a story of longing, about falling in love again with someone who you've lost, keeping a hold to something that you thought you left behind, but alas, it comes back. This story is teamed up with production that is sleek as a classic synthpop hit, b

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synthpocalypse

Mar 25, 2020
1 min

Album Review: MacReady - Right On!

Los Angeles Trio MacReady are back with a brand new EP, titled "Right On!", an it's a really unique one at that. Heavily influenced by breakbeat and 90's hip-hop, "Right On!" brings something really special to the table, creating a sound that is wholly Synthwave, but also wholly unique. The title track screams SEGA Genesis/Master System (depending on the region you're in), almost as if it was a secret track from Toejam and Earl, just as funky and groovy as it is enjoyable. "R

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synthpocalypse

Feb 17, 2020
1 min

Synthpocalypse: Ritual Sin - Week 4

The 4th week of Synthpocalypse: Ritual Sin wrapped up this weekend, and I hope those who tuned in enjoyed the show! down below is the list as usual, along with Bandcamp links when available. Megatronix – Burnin’ in the Third Degree Hollywood Burns – Survivors Gregorio Franco – The Pit Microchip Terror – Terror Bites (Feat. NeoSlave) SurgeryHead – Fallen One Carpenter Brut – Sexkiller on the Loose Dance With The Dead – From Hell Danger – 3:16 Xennon – A New Enemy The Warhorse

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synthpocalypse

Feb 9, 2020
1 min

Synthpocalypse: Ritual Sin - Week 3

Week 3 of Synthpocalypse has come to a close, and here is the full list of what was played, as well as Bandcamp links to all tracks, if available! Neuron Spectre - Neon Maniac Master Boot Record - HTTP Elay Arson - Switchblades (Feat. The Encounter) Terrordyne - Rapture Perturbator - The Church Killer Instinct - Worship Tommy '86 - The Shutdown of Humanity Herr Lounge Corps, Cadaverous Condition - In June, as I Killed Time (GosT Remix) Alpha Chrome Yayo - 4AM in a Warehouse F

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synthpocalypse

Feb 5, 2020
1 min

Synthpocalypse: Ritual Sin - Week 2

The radio portion of Synthpocalypse finished up it's second week on friday, and here is the list! As usual, listed below is everything that was played, as well as links to bandcamp where available! Carpenter Brut – Escape from Midwich Valley Kofin – Coven Mega Drive – Gun Hag Dance With The Dead – Scar NeoSlave – Overdrive Overture We Are Magonia – Synthwave is Dead VVOV – Natures Nightmare Fixions – Incursion Gregorio Franco – Awakening (Feat. Glitbiter) GosT – Magdelene Str

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Single Review: Frisky Monkey & Seersha - No Regrets

synthpocalypse

Jan 15, 2020
1 min

Single Review: Frisky Monkey & Seersha - No Regrets

Atlanta based Frisky Monkey teamed up with fellow Atlanta producer Seersha for this powerhouse emotional ballad titled "No Regrets". Both Frisky Monkey and Seersha lend vocals for this track, which blends genres, sitting between synthpop and spoken word, pads just gently playing in the back, bubbly leads sprinkled throughout, and powerful drums pound through the mix. The track itself is about 2 people who thought everything was going great together, but over time, they starte

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synthpocalypse

Jan 11, 2020
1 min

Synthpocalyse: Ritual Sin - Week 1

The radio portion of Synthpocalyse is back! Down below is the list of what was played, and links to Bandcamp if possible! We Are Magonia – The Living Will Envy The Dead GosT – Ligature Marks WraithWalker – Seraph Ghost B.C. – Dance Macabre (Carpenter Brut Remix) The Warhorse – Fixin’ Street Cleaner – Garbage Day Protector 101 – Artificial Consent Kofin – Spectre / Wraith (Feat. Bryant Lowry) Gregorio Franco – Venom SurgeryHead – Garbage Day Dan Terminus – Eternal Annihilator

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Album Review: Miles Matrix - Androids Anonymous

synthpocalypse

Nov 29, 2019
1 min

Album Review: Miles Matrix - Androids Anonymous

Vienna based synthwave producer Miles Matrix is back with their newest album "Androids Anonymous", a journey into a robotic future through 7 killer tracks. The atmosphere this album builds as it progresses is enviable, molding and shaping it's soundscape to really make you feel like your inside this dense world packed with robots coming to life. The album overall has a super light, yet somber feeling to it, making it emotionally charged and impactful. The only outlier to this

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