syndae Podcast

So, I am back home, finally. What a trip just to find some inner peace and energy at the same time. I got treated well, although sometimes talks feel a bit like marter, being tired and such. At least I got back into some fitness sport (if one may call it so), which was very much needed after all the time haging around aimlessly. And, of course, lots of new music piled up since I was gone. Great ne...

There are days when subtle ambient pads and gentle soundscapes just won't cut it. When your energy is running low or the routine feels like grinding through mud, there’s only one real cure: turn up the volume, feel the bass in your chest, and let the heavy beats shake off the dust. Because some bad moods can't be reasoned with. You simply have to dance them away! Tonight, we shift into high gear a...

In a world driven by short attention spans, quick clips, and instant gratification, taking your time has become a rare luxury. But true sonic immersion can’t be rushed. It takes space to unfold, room to breathe, and time to weave intricate textures into long, hypnotic narratives that carry you completely away from the clock. In this edition, we slow down the pace and give the music all the room it...

Why is it that people seem not to learn from the past? Some seem to simply forget, others to not see the similarities to past events. And while the new media is called "social", it is not. It builds information bubbles one easily gets caught in. And from all those places your brain gets stuffed with useless and often faulty or invented information that makes one dizzy. It's important to not rely o...

Sometimes you just need to mute the world for a few minutes. When everyday life is whizzing by in fast-forward once again, there’s hardly anything better than slowing down, sitting back, and defying the hustle and bustle with calm rhythms and warm melodies. No stress. No rush. Just taking a deep breath. In this edition, we’re switching to relaxation. We’ll immerse ourselves in smooth lounge sounds...

It's a kind of magic watching a wall of analogue gear come alive. All those LEDs glowing and dancing around producing sequences from wires and tubes. Nowadays, most sounds come from digital sources, emulating the past diversity, too. Back in the days, pioneers of electronic music built endless sonic corridors with hypnotic step-sequencers and sweeping filters. There are quite a number of followers...

Life is moving fast, isn't it? And so does technology, if not faster. We get stuck between smart devices annoying you every second or so, and algorithms trying to predict our next thought. It feels as if we are running on a constantly updating operating system. But meanwhile there is a certain magic when artists take those modern glitches, complex rhythms, and progressive syncopations, and weave t...

Did you notice the Sun taking a coffee break on Wednesday? No panic. It’s just our occasional solar eclipse reminding us that even the bright centerpiece of our solar system occasionally steps into the shadows from time to time. But, why go outside and squint through those stylish cardboard glasses? We have a far safer and more comfortable way to enjoy the dark side of the cosmos. Join me in align...

So, I am sitting here waiting for some food delivery while preparing this show. It was meant to be delivered in about 45 minutes, according to the delivery website. Well, it seems it will be double that. Is that deceiving? Maybe, but it seems the time they need. There always are two views on things: the wish view, how it should be, and the reality view, how it finally comes. And I wish the reality...

Once each year, on July 14th, it's a special celebration day for our wonderful netlabels out there: The Netlabel Day. Quite a page full of releases offered via the official page these days. Unfortunately, only a selection of them released on or close to the date this year. But I picked carefully to have them on spot or very near. A colourful mix of styles await you with the numerous albums and EPs...

Time and again I go back to the style and sound that sparked my love for electronic music; that is back in the 1970s/1980s, the so called golden age for traditional EM. Back then, it was the greats like Tangerine Dream, Jean-Michel Jarre, Software, and others who gave me the thrills. I still enjoy their music, also the current songs they produce. But mostly it's the "younger" generation, I enjoy t...

The nice thing about recent hot weather is that undressing at the doctors gets easier. On the other hand, it's not so comfortable wearing soaking wet shirts and pants. Well, one should not complain, other endure worse. Still, extreme warmth is no fun for your body and brain, especially, if you are not used to it. Therefore, I took the opportunity to fetch some longer tracks for this edition, so I...

It's deep into summer, and we are out for the happy and exciting things in life. Well, speaking northern hemisphere. One of my favourite is being curious about new sounds and ways for aural journeys. For once, how regular guests are developing in their style and composition. And to discover new musicians, of course. Both to be found on this edition with the wonderful contributions by Parallel Worl...

Heat off, beat on! That's the general motto of this edition, where we come back to some more "robust" electronic music. Well, not the hardest version, but still. And it feels good to finally breathe normally and getting back to some movement. Some of the tracks on this show are waiting for a while, so great timing to have them finally on. Join in and enjoy some body work with beats by Jessie Marce...

This is definitely too hot for my Chinchilla, to quote some greats in electronic music. I'm currently melting away in my studio, and if you were to put some cheese onto me, I would make a good bacon al forno. Hopefully Sunday will bring a change, as otherwise I cannot think straight anymore. Thus, we are not going too hot with this edition, where I have some easy listening and new agy stuff for yo...

There is a heatwave rolling up in Europe, and we can already feel it with nearly 35 C today. Which makes it a jump of about 15 degrees since last Friday. Such changes make me feel tired and worn out, so there is no place for beats on tonight's show to rock my body. We are back in space, with some of the most wonderful soundscapes to please our ears and minds. Join the ship for a spacey journey to...

Whatever you expect, but there is definitively no soccer inside this podcast. Rather, tonight it's all about repeating patterns and sequences and soundscapes that represent the modern state of Berlin School and inspired music. This style always is intreaguing to me, as it is telling an emotional sound-story from start to end, which simply does not need any words spoken or sung. Quite some journey...

What is it like for you opening a new music album? What are you expecting? Things, you already know? Elements of surprise? Back in my youth it definitely was the latter, buying LPs by the cover and description, not knowing, what discoveries were to be made. It's quite similar still today, as I listen to so many new artists and releases. And I am more than often positively suprised by what I get to...

I need a chill! It's only May, but temperature's are reaching 30 C and above already. I hope you are with me on this chillout ride. I'd guess, several of those political jerks out there could need a chill and stop being jerks. Not going to happen? You might be right about that. So for the sake of my mind not boiling over and myself to calm down, there will be some cool and relaxing music on this e...

If there is one instrument for electronic music that is cult, this is it: The Roland TR-808. The percussive foundation for many styles, starting with Electro, Hip-Hop, House, and also diving hard into popular music as well. So, here is an hommage to the legend in drum sounds with show number 808. Thanks to everyone for the suggestions on songs, especially via social channels. I cannot guarantee, a...

Sometimes, plans change. As did the one for tonight, as of some sad news coming in this week, which is the passing of Ronald Schmidt aka Faber. Such news do not pass one without passion, and the mood of the show did not match my own at all. But it is still a phenomenal show at that, having many great artsts and beautiful sounds to relish. Join in for some treats by Faux Tales (Ripples), Uwe Rechze...

We are back in the world of glamour with this edition, where we have quite a number of film music, that is the sound of movies and tv series, which I love so much. And I hope you will, too. Of course, spiced with some well known names for the electronic music scene, who also have great cinematic soundscapes on their plate. So, whether it is real film being put to aural pleasure or some mind movie,...

So, we've been to a nice littel ice cream parlour today and enjoyed the food, sitting in and relishing the summerly weather. Besides ice cream, they also serve several variations on filled doughnuts. The ones with the hole in the middle (just to not confuse them with "Berliner" pancakes, which are also filled, but have no hole). The really looked like tiny cakes rather than doughnuts. And, of cour...

Now, what is it that made me feel a little bit easier this week? Maybe it's the Spring-view with all its green and yellow colours. And it is slightly getting warmer and sunnier over here. I am feeling quite positive these days, except for that screaming pink car outside, which blinds my eyes. Being in such a mood, of course the selection of music for tonight's edition follows the lighter weight of...

When I was young, it was quite difficult to get hold of instrumental music by itself, well, maybe except for classical music. The electronic music albums were sparsely sold and, of course, I did not have the money back then. What was great, though, that most of the singles one could purchase in those days contained the instrumental version of the song on its B-sides. Escpeially great with maxi sin...