Beyond Synth

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. All this and more on Beyond Synth: the best synthwave chat show there is! Like what you’re hearing? Support Beyond Synth on Patreon: www.patreon.com/beyondsynth or PayPal: www.paypal.com/paypalme/beyondsynth Support the artists! Diamond Field https://soundcloud.com/lucadiscs https://diamondfield.bandcamp.com/ https://twitter.com/diamond_field https://www.facebook.com/diamondfieldmusic https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9kY8RpF_YqvzRIP0AzUA-A https://www.instagram.com/diamond_field/ https://open.spotify.com/artist/56

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 shows, and much more on Beyond Synth: the best synthwave chat show there is! Like what you’re hearing? Support Beyond Synth on Patreon: www.patreon.com/beyondsynth or PayPal: www.paypal.com/paypalme/beyondsynth Support the artists! So Below https://soundcloud.com/sobelowsound https://sobelow.bandcamp.com/ https://www.facebook.com/sobelowsound/ https://www.instagram.com/sobelowsound/ https://mobile.twitter.com/sobelowsound https://open.spotify.com/artist/2j551jqYq2HQH3R63vtSQi Luka Kloser - “One More Time” https://sound

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 hearing? Support Beyond Synth on Patreon: www.patreon.com/beyondsynth or PayPal: www.paypal.com/paypalme/beyondsynth Support the artists! Deadlife - “Zealous Veins” https://soundcloud.com/deadlifecorps https://deadlife.bandcamp.com/releases https://twitter.com/deadlifecorps https://www.facebook.com/deadlifecorps https://www.instagram.com/deadlife https://open.spotify.com/artist/6YAOorJSNGWyH8m9N7cDeX Carpenter Brut - “Paradisi Gloria” https://soundcloud.com/carpenter_brut http://carpenterbrut.bandcamp.com/ https://twitt

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 there is! Like what you’re hearing? Support Beyond Synth on Patreon: www.patreon.com/beyondsynth or PayPal: www.paypal.com/paypalme/beyondsynth Check out HeartBeatHero here: https://soundcloud.com/heartbeathero https://heartbeathero.bandcamp.com/ https://www.instagram.com/heartbeathero/ https://open.spotify.com/artist/0LPgrKaGLt0utknMY3Qdom https://www.facebook.com/heartbeatheromusic https://twitter.com/heartbeat_hero Check out Forged in Neon here: https://www.forgedinneon.com/ https://twitter.com/ForgedinNeon https://

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 creative projects, as well as being an accomplished music producer himself. In this episode, you can hear Andy’s interview with Basil, as well as conversations with Signal Noise, Marko Maric, Dreamfiend, and Killstar who come together to reminisce and honour Basil’s life and work. Check out BLOOD + CHROME here: https://www.facebook.com/BloodnChrome/ https://www.bloodychrome.com/ https://www.instagram.com/bloodychrome/ https://www.youtube.com/c/BLOODCHROMEDESIGN https://vimeo.com/user2667171 https://bloodychrome.bandcamp.com

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 songstress. All this and more on Beyond Synth: the best synthwave chat show there is! Like what you’re hearing? Support Beyond Synth on Patreon: www.patreon.com/beyondsynth or PayPal: www.paypal.com/paypalme/beyondsynth Support the artists! Rewind Games: https://www.rewindgames.ca/ https://twitter.com/rewindgamesca https://store.steampowered.com/app/1251460/Tanuki_Sunset/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmx8wiGjuVoUFAgWtMSm50Q/featured Favorit89 - “Years” https://soundcloud.com/favorit89 https://favorit89.bandcamp.com/ h

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 their first full-length album, “Lost Time”, the following year. They discuss their influences, their musical past and what’s in store for Young Empress in the future. All this and more on Beyond Synth: the best synthwave chat show there is! Like what you’re hearing? Support Beyond Synth on Patreon: www.patreon.com/beyondsynth or PayPal: www.paypal.com/paypalme/beyondsynth Support the artists! Young Empress - “Ghosts (Full Version)”, “1428”, “Home”, “It’s Always Dark” with Maxx Parker, “The Boys” with Sunglasses Kid, “Lost time” https://soundcloud.com/young-empress-725718952 https://twitter.com/yngempress https://www.f

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 romantic comedy “Reality Bites” (due in part to her friendship with actor Ethan Hawke). The infamous R. Kelly made an appearance on the charts with a song that creepily foreshadowed his recent criminal convictions - not all is as it seems on the ‘94 Billboards! So if you want to hear the Family weigh in on yet another crazy year of hits (and misses) tune in to Beyond Synth: the best synthwave chat show there is! Like what you’re hearing? Support Beyond Synth on Patreon: www.patreon.com/beyondsynth or PayPal: www.paypal.com/paypalme/beyondsynth Support the artists! Sierra - “Control” https://soundcloud.com/je_suis_si

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 in the synthwave scene for her thought-provoking lyrics and unmistakable voice. She chats with Andy about her influences, her musical journey and what’s coming up next. All this and more on Beyond Synth: the best synthwave chatshow there is! Like what you’re hearing? Support Beyond Synth on Patreon: www.patreon.com/beyondsynth or PayPal: www.paypal.com/paypalme/beyondsynth Support the artists! Laura Dre https://soundcloud.com/lauradre https://lauradre.bandcamp.com/ https://www.facebook.com/lauradreofficial https://www.instagram.com/lauradre/ https://open.spotify.com/album/02tAfJaZg4cQ692gxq59L6 demin - “Bad Actor

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-beat sense of humour. We also hear from the incredibly talented producer and performer Holly Dodson, leader of Canadian electronic pop group Parallels who recently released their 5th studio album, SUPERSYMMETRY. So, if you want to hear about all things Parallels and Vampire Step-Dad, sink your teeth into the latest episode of Beyond Synth: the best synthwave chat show there is! Like what you’re hearing? Support Beyond Synth on Patreon: www.patreon.com/beyondsynth or PayPal: www.paypal.com/paypalme/beyondsynth Support the artists! PARALLELS - “Stardust” “Fantastique” “Handle With Care” https://soundcloud.com/paralle

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 and what’s next for CATBEAR. All this and more on Beyond Synth: the best synthwave chat show there is. Like what you’re hearing? Support Beyond Synth on Patreon: www.patreon.com/beyondsynth or PayPal: www.paypal.com/paypalme/beyondsynth Support the artists! CATBEAR https://catbear.bandcamp.com/album/beast-of-the-night https://soundcloud.com/catbearmusic https://catbearmusic.com/home https://www.instagram.com/catbearmusic/ https://twitter.com/catbearuk https://open.spotify.com/artist/2VcMAUD65hHSitLhcbyjIS Steven Q-Beatz - “What Is This” https://soundcloud.com/stevenkubieproductions http://stevenkubieproductions.b

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, writer and mystic Polaris Van Samus. They chat about their artistic origins, inspiration, creative process and upcoming projects. If you enjoy engaging interviews, irreverent humour and the latest synthwave releases then you’ll love Beyond Synth: the best synthwave chat show there is. Like what you’re hearing? Support Beyond Synth on Patreon: www.patreon.com/beyondsynth or PayPal: www.paypal.com/paypalme/beyondsynth Support the artists! The Astral Stereo Project - “Revenger”, “We Will Always Be Alone”, “Starlight80”, “Do You Remember Lori”, “Into Blue”, “Lightning In The Attic”, “Everywhere Your Heart Beats”, “Eddie

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 obscure hip-hop and reggae artist Snow, Informer. It was an interesting year for the American Billboards, so put the X-Files on pause and let the Beyond Synth Family take you on a trip back to 1993. If you like what you’re hearing you can support Beyond Synth on Patreon: www.patreon.com/beyondsynth or PayPal: www.paypal.com/paypalme/beyondsynth Support the artists! Shadowrunner - “Sunrise” feat. Primo the Alien https://soundcloud.com/shadowrunnerofficial https://shadowrunner82.bandcamp.com/releases https://www.instagram.com/shadowrunnerofficial/ https://twitter.com/Shadowrunner82 https://open.spotify.com/artist/1O

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/beyondsynth or PayPal: www.paypal.com/paypalme/beyondsynth Support the artists! Glenn Main - Christmatronic https://soundcloud.com/glennmain https://glennmain.bandcamp.com/ https://www.facebook.com/glenntronics https://twitter.com/mainglenn https://www.youtube.com/c/GlennMainMusic https://www.instagram.com/synthglenn/ https://open.spotify.com/artist/3AlqTzJNpqw2XvPxBPtFI2 Droid Bishop - “O Holy Night” https://soundcloud.com/droidbishop http://droidbishop.bandcamp.com/ https://twitter.com/DroidBishop https://www.facebook.com/DroidBishop https://www.instagram.com/droidbishop/ https://open.spotify.com/artist/0HPVHsbV2

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 collection of soulful, funky tunes and a fresh take on the synthwave scene. So tune in and kick back for 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/beyondsynth or PayPal: www.paypal.com/paypalme/beyondsynth Support the artists! Jay Diggs https://soundcloud.com/jaydiggsmusic https://www.jaydiggs.com/ https://www.facebook.com/jaydiggsmusic https://twitter.com/jaydiggsmusic https://www.instagram.com/jaydiggsmusic/ https://open.spotify.com/artist/5jN1nNCfLoju9G0QHnxlG1 Natalie Gray - “One in a Million” ht

Today’s episode of Beyond Synth sees the return of guest James Bowen, the Australian synthwave producer and guitarist otherwise known as Droid Bishop. Join Andy Last as he chats to Droid Bishop about the year gone since his last appearance on the podcast in 2020, work on his new album and how the world has changed for live music and entertainment since then. This episode features tracks from “Into the Abstract”, the latest showcase of Droid Bishop’s signature dreamy, retro futuristic sound. Tune in for all this and more on 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/beyondsynth or PayPal: www.paypal.com/paypalme/beyondsynth Support the artists! Droid Bishop - "Dancing in the Darkness”, “Silver Screen”, “Love Across Time”, “The Streets”, “Automation”, “Into The Abstract”, “Return From Tomorrow” https://soundcloud.com/droidbishop http://droidbishop.bandcamp.com/ https://twitter.com/DroidBi

On the latest episode of Beyond Synth, Andy interviews Ryan Boosel and Patrick Farone, the Pennsylvanian synthwave duo better known as Arcade High. They return to the show to talk about their latest releases and what’s to come. If you’re a fan of synthwave infused with videogame nostalgia and an outrun twist be sure to tune in. Andy also chats with patron Ethan who runs Wild Terra, a cidery in Fargo, ND. All this and more on 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/beyondsynth or PayPal: www.paypal.com/paypalme/beyondsynth Support the artists! Arcade High - “Glow”, “You and I” feat. King Protea, “DGYK” feat. Jei-laya, “Rebirth”, “Doppelgänger” https://soundcloud.com/arcade-high http://arcadehigh.bandcamp.com/ https://twitter.com/arcadehighmusic https://www.facebook.com/ArcadeHigh https://www.instagram.com/arcadehigh/ https://open.spotify.com/artist/7fVPo8qWQK1quywHw9kMdI King Protea https://www.facebook.c

This week on Beyond Synth - the best synthwave chat show there is - Andy chats with Sydney-based synthwave artist Jordan F. Since his debut in 2011 Jordan’s musical talent and his unique take on the retrowave sound caught the attention of the international synthwave scene. In this episode he talks about his latest release and what’s coming up next. If you like what you’re hearing you can support Beyond Synth on Patreon: www.patreon.com/beyondsynth or PayPal: www.paypal.com/paypalme/beyondsynth Check out Jordan F Here: https://soundcloud.com/jordan-f https://jordanfmusic.com/ https://www.facebook.com/jordanfmusic/ https://open.spotify.com/artist/1qSGsjM9uWGLbH1PWUPV7A https://www.instagram.com/jordanfmusic/ https://twitter.com/jordan_f_music https://www.youtube.com/user/jordanfaudio Kal-Elle Jagger - “Wild Horses” (Droid Bishop Remix) https://www.instagram.com/kal_elle_222/ https://open.spotify.com/artist/6bB2duKRPfIi3LFeD54sCF Droid Bishop https://soundcloud.com/droidbishop http://droidbishop.bandcamp.com

On this very special 300th episode Andy takes us back to 2017 where Beyond Synth first began! We reminisce with the very first guests on Beyond Synth: OGRE, Modern Knight, Protector101, Vincenzo Salvia, Highway Superstar, Sunglasses Kid and Le Cassette. You won’t want to miss a second of this bumper episode packed with interviews and tracks that makes 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/beyondsynth or PayPal: www.paypal.com/paypalme/beyondsynth Support the artists! Perturbator - “Miami Disco” http://perturbator.bandcamp.com/ https://soundcloud.com/perturbator https://twitter.com/The_Perturbator https://www.instagram.com/perturbatormusic/ https://open.spotify.com/artist/244uLu9lkdw39BJwlul3k8 OGRE - “Don’t Call Me Hero”, “Interzone”, “First of the three” https://soundcloud.com/ogresound https://ogresound.bandcamp.com/ https://twitter.com/ogresounds https://www.instagram.com/ogresounds/ https://open.spot

On today’s episode of Beyond Synth - the best synthwave chat show there is - Andy has a fun chat with the synthwave producer known as Pylot! The UK-based producer discusses how he broke into electronic music, how the Pylot concept came about, videogames and what’s in the works for Pylot. They also discuss the perils of clickbait. Andy also goes through some listener mail and messages, and some impromptu movie reviews. If you like what you’re hearing you can support Beyond Synth on Patreon: www.patreon.com/beyondsynth or PayPal: www.paypal.com/paypalme/beyondsynth Check out Pylot here: https://soundcloud.com/iampylot https://iampylot.bandcamp.com/ http://iampylot.com/ https://www.facebook.com/pylotmusic/ https://twitter.com/iampylot https://www.instagram.com/iampylot/ Don’t forget to support the artists featured on todays show: Terra Genesis - “Tales of Desolation” https://soundcloud.com/terragenesis32x https://terragenesis.bandcamp.com/releases https://www.facebook.com/Terragenesis32x https://www.instagr