Beyond Synth

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 Blad...

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...

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....

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/kingstephenm...

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 “...

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, an...

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 a...

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....

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 s...

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 LG...

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 chat...

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...

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...

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 Birt...

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,...

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...

On the latest episode of Beyond Synth, Andy chats with UK based synthwave duo Bex and Robin, otherwise known as Young Empress. Taking inspiration from a wide variety of 80s music, movies and pop culture, the pair blend elements of soft rock and guitar pop to bring their own unique take on the synthwave scene. Debuting in 2020 on Aztec Records with “Peacemaker”, a string of singles soon led to thei...

The Beyond Synth Family are back with another 90s Billboard Special. This time Andy, Mike, Florence and Marko take you on a trip to 1994. On the charts, we see a brief return from Mariah Carey, and yet another box office tie-in from Bryan Adams, this time with friends Rod Stewart and Sting for The Three Musketeers. In contrast, the unsigned Lisa Loeb reached the charts with her ballad for the roma...

On the latest episode of Beyond Synth, Andy chats with sultry synthwave songstress Laura Dre. Building on an impressive performance background and musical repertoire, Laura Dre has released a steady stream of modern synthpop since her debut release “Strangelove” in 2021, followed by the full-length albums “Moving Spaces” and “Kyoto Dreams” in the same year. She has quickly made a name for herself...

The latest episode of Beyond Synth sees the return of sanguine synthwave producer and performer Vampire Step-Dad. Hailing from Atlanta, GA, Vampire Step-Dad, aka Vlad, has been producing tracks soaked in 80s nostalgia since 2015. He staked his claim on the synthwave scene with his debut ‘My Biological Father is a Werewolf’ and effortlessly blends top-notch musical compositions with a unique, off-b...

On the latest episode of Beyond Synth, Andy spends some time with UK-based indie synthwave duo CATBEAR. The proudly female band mates Sarah and Zoe released their first single Beast Of The Night in 2018. With a number of successive releases they have delved ever deeper into their 80s-influenced, dreamy synthpop sound. They chat with Andy about their musical pasts, influences, their latest release...

On today’s episode, Andy interviews UK-based artists The Astral Stereo Project & Polaris Van Samus. Heavily inspired by the sounds and visuals of the 70s and 80s, The Astral Stereo Project has been composing imaginary film scores and concept albums with a remarkably authentic retro sound since 2013. Also taking cues from 80s retro fantasy, arcade culture and the occult is draglesque performer, wri...

Welcome to the first episode of Beyond Synth for 2022! The new season kicks off with a Family Show 90s Billboard special. Join Andy, Mike, Florence and Marko as they take a closer look at the hits of 1993 from Billboard regulars Whitney Houston, Mariah Carey and Janet Jackson (also famous for posing provocatively for the cover of Rolling Stone in the same year). This chart also saw the debut from...

It’s that time of the year again! And what Christmas wouldn’t be complete without a Beyond Synth Le Christmas special? Andy and the boys from Le Cassette are here to spread some much needed Yuletide cheer, so gather ‘round and enjoy the latest episode of Beyond Synth - the best synthwave chat show there is. If you like what you’re hearing you can support Beyond Synth on Patreon: www.patreon.com/be...

On the latest episode of Beyond Synth, Andy chats with prolific singer, songwriter and producer Jay Diggs. Influenced by 80s and 90s R&B, funk and New Jack Swing, he discusses his musical background and professional music career, and his journey into synthwave - including collaborations with synthwave legend Sunglasses Kid. This episode also features tracks from Jay’s debut album “Jams”, a collect...