Today on the best synthwave chat show there is, Andy chats with Cognitive Anthropologist and one of the hosts of Decoding The Gurus, Chris Kavanagh. After talking for too long about Chris’ accent, Chris tells Andy about living in Japan, doing lab studies, the study of rituals, and sense making. Chris explains secular gurus and what he and co-host Matt Brown do on their podcast. Later, they get into the culture wars and talk about Star Wars, Marvel, Lord of the Rings, and Ninja Turtles? Please co...
Nov 28, 2022•2 hr 54 min
Today on the best synthwave chat show there is, Andy and Marko are joined by awesome Patron Cargo Cult Luau a.k.a. Kyle. The trio talk about the definition of a cargo cult, incubators, Instant Pot, The McNamara brothers, and eating lots of meat. Andy is still learning to drive and everyone loves steak. Please consider Supporting Beyond Synth on Patreon: www.patreon.com/beyondsynth or PayPal: www.paypal.com/paypalme/beyondsynth And don’t forget to check out ALL the artists featured on this episod...
Nov 19, 2022•2 hr 8 min
Today, Andy is joined by talented synthwave musician L’Avenue! Jesse talks about how he discovered the synth wave scene, bonding over music with his son, being a graphic designer, his attempt to convert his guitar into a fretless bass, and working with awesome saxophonist Alex Bone. Andy and Jesse also outline their toothbrushing regime and stupid party games. Please consider Supporting Beyond Synth on Patreon: www.patreon.com/beyondsynth or PayPal: www.paypal.com/paypalme/beyondsynth CHeck out ...
Nov 12, 2022•1 hr 48 min
Today on the show Marko and Andy are joined by awesome patron and helpful guy Christian Cuello! Andy talks about learning to drive, and Marko had some crazy ass spasms. Christian tells the guys about studying ancient historical artefacts and teaching highschool. Marko played Stray on the Playstation and Andy tries to explain Bee and Puppycat. And if that wasn’t enough, the dudes play lots of awesome music! Please consider Supporting Beyond Synth on Patreon: www.patreon.com/beyondsynth or PayPal:...
Nov 03, 2022•2 hr 8 min
Today on this very spooky Halloween Beyond Synth, Andy and Marko catch up with Electric Dragon! Ian talks about writing the soundtrack for Rollerdrome, and getting that prog rock Giallo sound for his album The Night School. The trio also discuss mycelium networks, fake meat, UFC, Modular synths, cooking curry, and Sarma. There’s also a bunch of talk about Anthem for some reason. On top of all the awesome Electric Dragon music, Marko has also picked a bunch of cool dark synth tracks to share! Ple...
Oct 28, 2022•2 hr 38 min
Today on Beyond Synth, Andy catches up with Droid Bishop right as he starts his Europe/UK tour with Magic Sword! James talks about seeing Jerry Seinfeld in concert, his favourite movies of the year, and how he travels on tour. They also chat about “Nope” and “Prey”, genre labels, new haircuts, plastic surgery, and why social media sucks. Please consider Supporting Beyond Synth on Patreon: www.patreon.com/beyondsynth or PayPal: www.paypal.com/paypalme/beyondsynth Check out DROID BISHOP here: http...
Oct 18, 2022•1 hr 58 min
Today on Beyond Synth, Andy chats with Dorian and Emma, the musical duo behind Promenade Cinema! They talk about Dorian’s former group Berlin Trilogy, Emma DJing retro music nights, and performing live as Promenade Cinema. We also find out about conservatories, British building codes, and fostering cats! Please consider Supporting Beyond Synth on Patreon: www.patreon.com/beyondsynth or PayPal: www.paypal.com/paypalme/beyondsynth You Can Check out Promenade Cinema Here: https://soundcloud.com/use...
Oct 11, 2022•1 hr 47 min
Today on Beyond Synth, Andy and Marko are joined by awesome patron Randy a.k.a. Retro Serenade! They chat about graphic design, Terminator toys, Ring Quest, Leisure Suit Larry, and Andys obsession with Zuma. Randy discusses his synth wave karaoke YouTube channel, 90s music, and retro Ninja Turtles games. Andy adds another movie to his watch list after Marko watched Auntie Lees Meat Pies, and then Andy gets upset about tiktok. Plus a bunch of other nonsense! Check out Retro Serenade Here: https:/...
Oct 03, 2022•1 hr 53 min
Today on Beyond Synth, Andy is joined, all the way from Australia, by Ben from Mahoney! Ben talks about how he and Darcy got started on the Mahoney project, running a recording studio, collecting analog synths, 80s movies, and making cool remixes. Ben also discusses how he figured out ways to jam online during covid, S.E.O., digital vs analog gear, and working with talented vocalists including Talei Wolfgramm. Please consider Supporting Beyond Synth on Patreon: www.patreon.com/beyondsynth or Pay...
Sep 26, 2022•1 hr 55 min
Marko and Andy are joined by A Star Apart! Cameron talks about working as an assistant editor on Star Trek Strange New Worlds, and he and Andy chat about editing and film school. Andy reminisces about the time he worked on Canada’s Worst Driver and then gives his review of She Hulk and Rings of Power. The trio discuss insomnia, the best nude scenes in movies, hilarious censored movies for television, Andy's issue with old horror movies and Metamucil. Please consider Supporting Beyond Synth on Pa...
Sep 20, 2022•2 hr 12 min
Join Andy on this week’s episode of Beyond Synth as he chats to UK-based artist James Knights aka Knight$, best known for his Italo-disco infused synthpop and high energy live shows. Andy and James chat about James former band Scarlet Soho and playing in bands at a young age. They also talk about swimming, muesli, buying fun clothes at second hand shops, wine headaches, nut allergies, playing the lottery, and Andy fantasizes about what he would do if he was rich. James also muses about the joys ...
Sep 13, 2022•1 hr 27 min
Andy and Marko team up again to bring you new music and talk nonsense! Today, Marko forgets Andy’s name immediately, and then the pair talk about Andy’s trip to a poutine festival, Sadomasochism and the upcoming game Evil West. Marko tries to convince Andy to watch New York Ripper, and then these two goofs review the 80s slasher film Blood Rage. Andy discovers Tubi and watched The Lost Worlds of Gerry Anderson. Plus an exciting update on patreon rewards! Please consider Supporting Beyond Synth o...
Sep 06, 2022•1 hr 56 min
Welcome back synthwave fans! On this week’s episode of Beyond Synth, Andy chats with Brooklyn-based producer and composer Kurt Feldman aka Ice Choir. They chat about the origins of Ice Choir, audio branding, Elden Ring, teaching at a music school, and Kurt’s video game soundtracks including Necrosoft’s GunSport and the upcoming Demonschool. Kurt also discusses his Japanese musical influences, vaporwave, and his collaborations with Jen Goma, and video director Ethan Young. Please consider Support...
Aug 31, 2022•1 hr 22 min
Today on Beyond Synth Andy catches up with Timecop1983! They chat about Jordi leaving work to focus on music, collaborating with Josh Dally for the “Faded Touch” album, and a little preview of his upcoming EP “Multiverse.” After reminiscing about Outland Toronto, Andy and Jordi discuss post-pandemic hangout etiquette, hugs, bike racing, the housing market, modular synths, Prison Break, Jordi’s lo-fi hiphop project yourdee, and we discover whether Jordi is a hat-guy off stage. All this and more o...
Aug 24, 2022•1 hr 55 min
Marko and Andy talk about weight loss, snacking, fasting, digital bears, Ezra Miller Flash nonsense, Andy reviews the Predator prequel PREY, and then there’s the practical FX vs digital FX conversation that crops up every week. Lots of love for Predator 2 and Aliens and Marko is upset about characters in movies who do stupid things. Plus Marko saw some movie about a possessed lawnmower called Blades. Please consider Supporting Beyond Synth on Patreon: www.patreon.com/beyondsynth or PayPal: www.p...
Aug 16, 2022•2 hr 2 min
On the latest episode of Beyond Synth, Andy chats with Norwegian synthwave producer and longtime supporter of the podcast, Anders Enger Jensen! They talk about Anders getting out of military service, Kroners, Polar Bears, retro PC Gaming, floppy discs and growing up with 1 TV channel in Norway. At one point Andy discovers the existence of the Brock360 Circular Keyboard and they chat about that for no reason. Anders also speaks about his friendship with The 8-bit Guy and his long time musical col...
Aug 10, 2022•1 hr 46 min
Today on the best synthwave chat show there is, Andy talks about his new cat Chester and then tries to explain Phish to Marko. From Side-Scrolling brawlers to raccoon shit, Andy and Marko cover a wide range of intelligent topics while they spin some awesome synthwave, darkwave, synthpop and italo tunes! Please consider Supporting Beyond Synth on Patreon: www.patreon.com/beyondsynth or PayPal: www.paypal.com/paypalme/beyondsynth And don’t forget to check out ALL the artists featured on today’s sh...
Aug 05, 2022•1 hr 47 min
The latest episode of Beyond Synth is here! This week, Andy chats with enigmatic darksynth producer, film and video game composer King Stephen. Hailing from Venezuela, King Stephen has been producing 80s inspired music since 2017. His unique sound is heavy with retro synths, weaving together horror ambiance and frenetic, dance beats. Check out KING STEPHEN here: https://soundcloud.com/kingstephenmusic http://kingstephenmusic.bandcamp.com https://www.facebook.com/KingStephenMusic/ https://www.ins...
Jul 28, 2022•1 hr 53 min
Beyond Synth returns with a new episode! This week, Andy catches up with former guest Brian Hazard aka Color Theory, who first appeared on the show in Episode 155 in 2018. A prolific producer and talented lyricist, Hazard has continued to release a steady stream of carefully crafted, retro-inspired musical works always delivering the unmistakable Color Theory sound. Among his latest releases are “Mages” (2021) and “The Skeleton’s Closet” (2022) as well as various remixes and collaborations. Andy...
Jul 19, 2022•2 hr 41 min
Welcome synthfans, it’s time for a new episode of Beyond Synth! In this episode, Andy catches up with the prolific darksynth producer DEADLIFE aka Ed. Hailing from Manchester, UK, he first appeared on the show in Episode 261 in 2020 with the release of his album “Dark Nation”. Since then, he has released a number of singles, remixes and full length albums including “God In The Machine” in 2021, and his latest release “Tortured Waters” in 2022. In their most recent catch-up, Andy and Ed chat abou...
Jun 29, 2022•2 hr 22 min
Beyond Synth is back with a new episode! This week, Andy catches up with Spanish synthwave producer Luis M. Deltell aka Maxthor who first appeared on the show 4 years ago on episode #137. Since then, Maxthor has continued to write and perform original material that crosses the boundaries between Synthwave, Italo Disco and 80s classic Rock. Andy and Maxthor catch up on the last few years and talk about his new releases, live performances and what’s coming next. So tune in for some new music from ...
Jun 17, 2022•2 hr 19 min
Are you ready for more 90s hits with the Beyond Synth Family? This week, Andy and the gang - Mike, Florence and Marko - reminisce over the year that was 1997. While Titanic graced our screens for the first time, this year’s Billboard saw the commercial debuts of pop-rock trio Hanson and British girl group The Spice Girls. This year also saw a string of hits from Puff Daddy and The Notorious B.I.G.. And what Billboard would be complete without a single or two from industry favourites Mariah Carey...
Jun 03, 2022•3 hr 9 min
Welcome synthwave fans! Beyond Synth returns with a brand new episode. Andy catches up with show regulars Parallels (Holly Dodson) and Betamaxx (Nick Morey) to talk about taking to the stage together in June, returning to live performance after lockdown and about their latest releases. There’s also new music from the synthwave scene, listener birthdays, emails and more on Beyond Synth - the best synthwave chat show there is! Like what you’re hearing? Support Beyond Synth on Patreon: www.patreon....
May 20, 2022•2 hr 7 min
On the latest episode of Beyond Synth, Andy chats with Vancouver based artist Jeff Cancade aka Devours. Debuting their distinct, avant-garde sound in 2015, Devours has created a unique blend of chiptune-esque melodies and pulsating, detuned rhythms with often confronting lyrical content. Devours explains his influences and inspiration for his music, as well as his experiences of highschool, the LGBT scene in Vancouver, as well as his “glambient” side project The Golden Age of Wrestling. All this...
May 11, 2022•2 hr 6 min
Welcome to a new episode of Beyond Synth. On this episode, Andy chats with Brooklyn based synthwave producer Andy Diamond aka Diamond Field. Since his debut in 2014, Diamond has released a steady stream of catchy synth-pop tracks, collaborating with numerous artists in the synthwave scene and beyond. His latest release is the self-titled, full length album “Diamond Field” released in 2021. He chats with Andy about his influences, his unique approach to music production and what’s coming up next....
May 03, 2022•2 hr 10 min
On the latest episode of Beyond Synth, Andy chats with New Zealand synth-pop artist Madeline North aka So Below. Delving into the darker side of the genre, @sobelowsound delivers scintillating synth melodies that pulse beneath her ethereal vocals. North debuted as So Below in 2016 with “EP I” followed up two years later with “EP II” and a full-length release “Left Behind” in 2020. With a new album on the way, be sure to tune in to hear more about North’s musical background, influences, live show...
Apr 23, 2022•2 hr 15 min
The Beyond Synth Family is back with another 90s Billboard #1s show! This time Andy, Mike, Florence and Marko give you a double dose of 90s nostalgia with back-to-back hits from ‘95 and ‘96. It’s Double Impact for your ears with classics from Mariah Carey, Boyz II Men, and Mariah Carey AND Boyz II Men! Join the Family as they continue to bump, grind, and tap-snap their way through the golden years of 90s RnB and more on Beyond Synth: the best synthwave chat show there is! Like what you’re hearin...
Apr 13, 2022•3 hr 20 min
Today on Beyond Synth, Andy has a fun chat with Daniel Barton a.k.a. HeartBeatHero all the way from the Netherlands! And before that, Andy is joined by Forged In Neon a.k.a. Ashley for the first half of the show. Since Andy has missed several weeks of Birthday announcements, there’s lots of celebrations to cover. And for this extra long birthday segment it’s only fitting that we debut the new Birthday Jingle from Modern Knight! All that and more on Beyond Synth, the best synth-wave chat show the...
Apr 01, 2022•2 hr 34 min
Today’s episode of Beyond Synth is dedicated to the memory of Basil Murad aka Blood + Chrome, who tragically passed away in recent days. Basil is best known in the synthwave community for his stunning retro-inspired audio and visual compositions that capture the nostalgia, vibrancy and, indeed, the essence of the 80s like few others before him. Basil leaves behind an incredible legacy of stunning, authentic visuals for a vast array of synthwave producers, video game developers, and other creativ...
Mar 25, 2022•2 hr 36 min
In this episode of Beyond Synth, Andy chats with Adir and José from Rewind Games. Based in Vancouver, the game developers have been working on a retro-inspired, third-person skating game titled “Tanuki Sunset”. Players take the role of Tanuki, a longboard riding raccoon, drifting and sliding their way downhill to a totally rad synthwave soundtrack. Andy also catches up with past guest YOTA to chat about her most recent release, “Lucid Dreams”, and what’s coming up next for the synthwave songstre...
Mar 16, 2022•2 hr 42 min
