FutureSounds FM

FutureSounds returns for a Fourth Season! Last week we caught up with Christian Britten, the Director of 'Nobody Here: The Story of Vaporwave' for a Q&A episode of the FutureSounds FM podcast.  In this episode we answer listeners' burning questions and get an insight into the process of making the film.  Join us for a deep dive into the story of the 'Story of Vaporwave'... Useful Lin...

FutureSounds returns for a Fourth Season! In this episode we finally deliver on our promise to rank the greatest Vaporwave albums of all time... We reveal our all-time classic albums in three categories: OG classics, Modern Classics, and leftfield/cult picks. On the panel this week are Enzo, Thom, Fakeman and Roby Dyson - with contributions from Jornt (Catsystemcorp), Jay, Aldo (Groove Remote) and...

FutureSounds returns for a Fourth Season! We're back for a fourth series, with a rotated line-up of regular hosts that now includes Jornt (猫 シ Corp.) among its number. In this episode we ask if Vaporwave has already produced its last true classic album; reflect on a Summer of IRL shows; give the latest news on the Nobody Here documentary; and tackle the tricky (/toxic) subject of Vapor-bootlegs....

FutureSounds FM is back for a third season... In this episode Enzo talks to author and curator, Michael Brown - author of 'Buy Now', a deep-dive into Eyeliner's classic album; part of Bloomsbury's prestigious '33 1/13' collection. Drawing on original interviews and the album's production archive, the book uses  BUY NOW 's story to investigate what it means to create, distribute, and consume i...

FutureSounds FM is back for a third season... Aldo (Groove Remote), Enzo and Thom are back with a new episode where they tease FlamingoFest 2; talk tariffs and new releases; as well as updates on the Nobody Here film, nifty new box sets - and trying not to get sued by Nintendo… There’s also a new single from Timeshare ’94, ahead of the release of their new album - Habitat 67 - and the inside track...

FutureSounds FM is back for a third season... Pull up to the bumper, baby! The Master of Mallsoft Limousine joined the Wichita LimeWire (Thom) and Disco Daddy (Groove Remote) for an Early 2025 chat across 3 time zones.  Over a long, freeform conversation, they discussed wrestling, dead malls, collectibles and cosmic matters. At the artist's request, their voice has been slowed & reverbed...

FutureSounds FM is back for a third season... In Episode 9, Jay returns for a rare appearance - joined by Rob Dyson - to interview UK Synthwave legend and tattooist Shauny P, aka Lebrock. They caught up a few days after the Lebrock tour hit Cardiff, for a chat about the state of the Synthwave scene, the band's new live line-up and discuss influences and side projects. Oh, and Rob promises to pop i...

FutureSounds FM is back for a third season... and we have a new co-host! After several months of tense negotiations, FutureSounds is delighted to have secured the signing of Aldo - 'Groove Remote' - to join the roster! This week's episode is a roundtable featuring the 'New Guy', all the way from San Antonio, Texas. Enzo, Thom and Fakeman join Aldo to talk about an upcoming FutureSounds live show i...

FutureSounds FM is back for a third season! Thom (& Jay!) conducted a gently chaotic interview with returning guest Carl from Runners Club 95. In person at Donor Lens' London studio, they chatted about the recent FutureSounds live show, tiki drinks, theme restaurants and upcoming releases. For a more general RC95 backstory, check out our first ever podcast episode. USEFUL LINKS: Instagram: htt...

FutureSounds FM is back for a third season! Enzo and Thom catch up with Dutch Vaporwave legend 猫 シ Corp. about fatherhood, furniture music and Finnish mallsoft... plus some spicy takes on the Barber Beats phenomenon, and AI being the "ultimate" Vaporwave frontier USEFUL LINKS: Bandcamp: https://catsystemcorp.bandcamp.com/music Wiki: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cat_System_Corp. Double Date ph...

FutureSounds FM is back for a third season! An extended interview this episode as Rob dials up Irish artist NiElsir to chat synths, Spain and Stratford Ct. USEFUL LINKS:  Linktree: https://nielsirmusic.com/  Bandcamp: https://nielsir.bandcamp.com/ Stratford Ct: https://stratfordct.bandcamp.com/ VSTV Vol 1 Livestream: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YCEZAA45wtE Cork DJ Stevie G: https://w...

FutureSounds FM is back for a third season! After a catch-up and some scene-setting with Fakeman and Rob, it's over to Richmond, Virginia and the home studio of Whitewoods.  Thom and Enzo caught up with the lo-fi pop pioneer to chat parenthood, Spaceship Earth, nostalgia and the ‘American Dream’. Plus, a few Nobody Here updates along the way, in advance of a future episode interviewing the di...

FutureSounds FM is back for a third season! 'Fellow freelancers Thom and Snowdream got together in the studio on a Tuesday afternoon to chat TikTok, future funk and lower division football' Useful Links: Snowdream Bandcamp: https://snowdreamdigital.bandcamp.com/ Snowdream TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@snowdreammusic?_t=8l92ihj64mn&_r=1 Snowdream insta: https://www.instagram.com/snowdreammusi...

FutureSounds FM is back for a third season! A music nerd love-in: Thom sat down with his internet friend Aldo aka Groove Remote to chat DJing, compilation curating and making 'proper Vaporwave'. Detours along the way about Patrick Cowley and pirate radio. Plus there's a Rob & Fakeman intro ramble and an exclusive premiere of 'PPL' by LVNDR TWN. Useful Links: Groove Remote Bandcamp: https://gro...

FutureSounds FM is back for a third season! Enzo, Thom & Rob are on the panel for the return of the Pod, with Fakeman away, new boy 'Jack Dyson' nowhere to be found, and Jay running scared. In the show this week they review the best albums of 2023; discuss Enzo's mad plan for a third record label; reminisce about (and hatch plans to revive) 'Outrun' music; talk worrying trends in vinyl product...

FutureSounds FM is an eclectic, irreverent but sometimes deep dive into all things Vapor, Future Funk & Synthwave. On the pod this week are Enzo, Thom & Patrick Fakeman, reminiscing about FlamingoFest in LA, plus a brief loopback to FutureSounds IV in London. USEFUL LINKS: Utopia District: https://www.utopiadistrict.com/ Augnos Photography: https://augnos.com/ Dan Mason FutureSounds podcas...

FutureSounds FM is an eclectic, irreverent but sometimes deep dive into all things Vapor, Future Funk & Synthwave. For the latest episode, Fakeman and Rob caught up with Adam and Joe, also known as the legendary 'Le Cassette'.  The chat ranges from their perennial flirtation with live shows, the song-writing process, Hans MoleMan, Joe’s interior decorating... and of course their new singl...

FutureSounds FM is an eclectic, irreverent but sometimes deep dive into all things Vapor, Future Funk & Synthwave.  Slushwave sensation 'desert sand feels warm at night' popped up to Thom's studio for an in-depth interview. Together, they discuss the importance of names, 5 years of slushing, live performance and a love of LMFAO.  USEFUL LINKS: https://desertsand.bandcamp.com/music ht...

FutureSounds FM is an eclectic, irreverent but sometimes deep dive into all things Vapor, Future Funk & Synthwave.  What's this: a crossover episode? Rob, Enzo and Thom teamed up with Alyx from Pacific Plaza/the Vaporwave News Network to digest a heavy weekend of IRL internet music. They discuss the NYC Summer Slushy Festival, Econ4 and Tape Swap with a little help from Frank JavCee, Enra...

FutureSounds FM is an eclectic, irreverent but sometimes deep dive into all things Vapor, Future Funk & Synthwave.  Thom and Enzo catch up with Pure Life founder, Andy, to talk about their 5th Anniversary and a resurgence in the live scene. Plus we talk Happy Valley, rave culture and 'choosing your own adventure'... We'll be back in a fortnight with an Econ review and much more... USEFUL...

FutureSounds FM is an eclectic, irreverent but sometimes deep dive into all things Vapor, Future Funk & Synthwave.  On the panel this week are (a slightly ill) Enzo, (the lesser spotted) Jay, (Mr Reliable) Thom and (da 'flava') Patrick Fakeman, alongside... Utopia District's Indy Advant. It's a Utopia District takeover, and we deep dive into all things FLAMINGOFEST related, ahead of the r...

FutureSounds FM is an eclectic, irreverent but sometimes deep dive into all things Vapor, Future Funk & Synthwave.  Enzo is joined online by Fakeman and Thom to talk about Electronicon, FlamingoFest, and the recent FutureSounds event in London. The real treat this week is Thom's interview with Shirobon, who popped into the studio to chat chiptune, synthwave and his upcoming Club BIOS even...

FutureSounds FM is an eclectic, irreverent but sometimes deep dive into all things Vapor, Future Funk & Synthwave.  For this episode we had the pleasure of welcoming the one and only XWAVES into Thom's London studio for a lovely chat about all things Vaporwave... Meanwhile, Enzo, Rob and Fakeman revel in the impending return of UK Summer and reveal the return of Futurecop! and Morgan Will...

FutureSounds FM is an eclectic, irreverent but sometimes deep dive into all things Vapor, Future Funk & Synthwave.  Series 2 resumes with an interview with Mr Miami Virtual, Dan Mason... the Lord of the Liminal Spaces. Plus, we also have an exclusive reveal from the upcoming compilation 'Flamingo Funk volume 3'! Enzo & Fakeman caught up with him to talk about the release of Electric E...

FutureSounds FM is an eclectic, irreverent but sometimes deep dive into all things Vapor, Future Funk & Synthwave.  Series 2 continues with its first interview, with the irreverent and irrepressible IVERSEN. Thom caught up with the band (of which he's now a member) as they interview themselves, discuss future plans and influences; and Josh falls off a chair in Thom's precious and expensiv...