You'll hear music from our guests, as well as @wolftron.bsky.social, Starfounder, @starfarermusic.com, Rezodrone, Fury Weekend, and Guidebook! Shout-out to @fixtmusic.bsky.social!

It's crunch time for @thestateofsynth.com. Our last huzzah before Neotropolis is Sunday, April 26th at 3pm EDT as we melt faces with @megatronix.bsky.social! Tune in live and join the chat here: nightride.fm/chat?station... or here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=UjlM...

Just did a new interview with @thestateofsynth.com, talking all things chiptune 👾 Have a read here: thestateofsynth.com/interview/lu...

Hey gang, we finally caught up with one of our favorite Russian synthwave producers, Stargazer! We talk “Ne/On,” creative identity, and dig a little deeper into the Russian synthwave scene. Check it out here: thestateofsynth.com/interview/st...

You'll hear tunes from our guest, as well as @lukhash.bsky.social, @powerrob.bsky.social & Night Rider 87, Kiomono, Indigo, @edenfuture.bsky.social, and @magicswordmusic.bsky.social! Shout-outs to @newretrowave.bsky.social & @retroreverbrecords.bandcamp.com!

Wednesday Apr 15th at 9PM EDT, @thestateofsynth.com chats with NJ artist Skylane Drive! @nr.fm. Now this is a damn fine cup of synthwave. Tune in live and join the chat here: nightride.fm/chat?station... or here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=UjlM...

Will be live on Twitch tonight at 6:30 PM CST for about an hour and a half providing the storm doesn’t knock out the power. @thestateofsynth.com is live on @nr.fm right after At 8 PM CST! Twitch.tv/runermusic #synthwave #techno #progressivehouse #jungle #edm

Tonight, Tuesday March 31st at 9pm, @thestateofsynth.com cleans house with @streetcleaner.bsky.social! @nr.fm. Shiny. Tune in live and join the chat here: nightride.fm/chat?station... or here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=UjlM...

You'll hear music from our guest, as well as Michael Weber, Heartbreak City, @toxxicproject.bsky.social , @hideotronic.bsky.social , @jessymach.bsky.social / lxst child / @lystmusic.bsky.social , and @7rising.bsky.social! Shout outs to @aztecrecordsuk.bsky.social and @zenithsounds.bsky.social !

Join us tonight!

We chatted with Vincenzo Salvia about Italo disco, Stranger Things, and the Italian synthwave scene 🇮🇹 From pasta-powered bangers to playful energy, he always delivers. Full interview here: thestateofsynth.com/interview/vi...

You'll hear music from our guest, as well as Nicolaas & @brothertiger.bsky.social ( @anoraak.bsky.social Remix), Eclectotron, @edictum.music & @turboknight.bsky.social, @lystmusic.bsky.social, Data Fatale, and @icarus.nr.fm! Shout-outs to @purzynthrekords.bsky.social !

Tonight March 17th at 9pm EST, @thestateofsynth.com chats with Atlanta artist @seershamusic.bsky.social! @nr.fm. For chooms with discriminating tastes. Tune in live and join the chat here: nightride.fm/chat?station... or here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=UjlM...

We caught up with Ukrainian synthwave producer Earmake to talk about his music, influences, and the challenges of making art during wartime. Read the full interview: thestateofsynth.com/interview/ea...

Excited to chat on @nr.fm with award-winning video game composer and producer @meganmcduffee.bandcamp.com tonight. Join us as we talk about her music, what it’s like scoring some of our favorite games, and what’s next on the horizon. Nightride FM. We always have the highest score.

You'll hear tunes from our guest, as well as @edenfuture.bsky.social, Altermore , The Lightning Kids & @bunnyxofficial.bsky.social & Earmake & Future Analog, Jerermiah Kane, @glennmain.bsky.social, and Neon Nox & Midnight Fury!

Tuesday March 3rd at 9pm EST, @thestateofsynth.com chats with synth veteran @vectorhold.bsky.social ! @nr.fm. The future looks bright only in neon. Tune in live and join the chat here: nightride.fm/chat?station... or here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=UjlM...

Hey gang! TSOS now features exclusive written interviews on our website — diving deeper into the artists shaping the scene. Our latest: MicroMatscenes — a conversation on nostalgia, authenticity, and staying true to the ’80s. Read it here: thestateofsynth.com/interview/mi...

Hey gang, our latest episode with creative director of Neotropolis is now available. Check it out! thestateofsynth.com/podcast/s15e...

Join us Tuesday at 9 PM EST as we kick off Season 15 of The State of Synth, going offworld to Kepler-609c. We’re joined by the Creative Director of #neotropolis for an exclusive 2026 festival preview — what’s new, what’s evolving, and what to expect before liftoff.

Set your thrusters for Kepler-609c. The State of Synth returns next Tuesday at 9 PM EST. Guest announcement to follow, but you can get a sneak peek at thestateofsynth.com. See you next week, gang!

February 24th

If The State of Synth were a video game… who are you locking in? 🕹️ Choose your fighter: P1. Vosto Vlad P2. Stan Steel P3. Lord Reinhold P4. Kitty Cabootle P5. Dr. Shultz P6. Bob Chester

@thestateofsynth.com returns soon...

Tune in tonight at 5 PM EST as we unwrap all of our synthy presents live on @nr.fm, featuring your favorite artists from the @zenithsounds.bsky.social record label. Not only that — our good friends Von Kaiser will be guest hosts! Nightride FM — the gift that keeps on giving.

Tonight at 6pm EDT on @thestateofsynth.com, we are joined by LA artist The New Division! @nr.fm. Still kicking it neon old school. Tune in live and join the chat here: nightride.fm/chat?station... or here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=UjlM...

New episode! thestateofsynth.com/podcast/s14e...

Wednesday Nov 19th at 4pm EDT, 10pm CET, @thestateofsynth.com hooks up with Swedish artist @lystmusic.bsky.social! @nr.fm. Tripping the synth fantastic. Tune in live and join the chat here: nightride.fm/chat?station... or here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=uYfx...

Tomorrow, Tuesday Nov 11th at 5pm EDT/11pm CEST, YOTA returns to @thestateofsynth.com to chat about her upcoming album! @nr.fm. Internet radio with a mullet, moustache, and BluBlockers. Tune in live and join the chat here: nightride.fm/chat?station... or here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=uYfx...

Tuesday, Nov 4th, at 5pm EST, 10pm BST on @thestateofsynth.com, we sit down with the author of the new "Making Synthwave" book, @blaisejess.bsky.social ! @nr.fm. The Freqs Come Out At Night. Tune in live and join the chat here: nightride.fm/chat?station... or here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=uYfx...

You'll hear tunes from our guest's new debut album "Night School", as well as music from @phaserland.bsky.social , The Midnight (with @carpenterbrut.com ), @jessymach.bsky.social , Atlas Neon, Battlejuice & @powerrob.bsky.social , and @miaminights1984.bsky.social !

Tomorrow, Tuesday Oct 28th at 6pm EDT, @thestateofsynth.com chats with one hell of an incredible talent. Anniee will be our guest! @nr.fm . Synths mostly come at night. Mostly. Tune in live and join the chat here: nightride.fm/chat?station... or here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=uYfx...

You'll hear tunes from our guest as well as a premieres from Signal Void, Von Kaiser, and @anniee-music.bsky.social, in addition to new tracks from @meganmcduffee.bandcamp.com and YOTA! Shout-outs to @newretrowave.bsky.social and @retrosynthrecords.bsky.social!

Tomorrow at 6pm EDT (Wednesday at 00:00 Sweden time), @thestateofsynth.com gets to chat with another OG of synth, Neon Nox! @nr.fm. We like us (we also like you). Tune in live and join the chat here: nightride.fm/chat?station... or here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=uYfx...

This is happening TODAY at 6 pm eastern. It's live, so bear with me. lol

Get on down with those synthy things!

Tomorrow, yours truly is going on @thestateofsynth.com to talk about fun synthy things. Don't miss it!

You'll hear music from our guest, as well as Evanton, @pfeffermouse.bsky.social/ @edictum.music / @turboknight.bsky.social /INDIGO, @miaminights1984.bsky.social, @occams-laser.bsky.social, Midnight Danger, and Lightracer! Shout-outs to @retrosynthrecords.bsky.social, @rossocorsarecords.bsky.social!

Tuesday Sept 23rd at 6pm EDT on @thestateofsynth.com, we chat with one of the OGs of synth, VHS Dreams! @nr.fm. It's a dog eat dog world, and we're wearing milkbone underwear. Tune in live and join the chat here: nightride.fm/chat?station... or here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=uYfx...

You'll hear tunes from our guest, as well as @syst3mglitch.bsky.social, Tenebran, The Lightning Kids w/ Kidburn, JEREMIAH KANE, Magnavolt, and Skylane Drive w/ @nightflyermusic.bsky.social ! Shout-out to @aztecrecordsuk.bsky.social!

Tomorrow, Tuesday Sept 16th at 9pm EDT/6pm PDT, @thestateofsynth.com chats with DreamReaper ! @nr.fm. We're the "cyber" to your "punk". Tune in live and join the chat here: nightride.fm/chat?station... or here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=uYfx...

LFG!

Tomorrow, Tuesday Sept 9th at 7pm EST, @thestateofsynth.com chats with the neon brothers Immortal Girlfriend! @nr.fm. It takes a synth to know one. Tune in live and join the chat here: nightride.fm/chat?station... or here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=uYfx...

Tomorrow, Tuesday Sept 9th at 7pm EST, The State Of Synth chats with the neon brothers Immortal Girlfriend! @nr.fm. It takes a synth to know one. Tune in live and join the chat here: nightride.fm/chat?station... or here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=uYfx...

My new @nr.fm shirt looks pretty rad!

Tonight! Sept 2nd at 6pm EST on The State Of Synth, we are joined by the dynamic duo of @edictum.music And @pashang.bandcamp.com Nightride FM. All killer. No Filler. Tune in live and join the chat here: nightride.fm/chat?station... or here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=uYfx...

NR.fm @thestateofsynth.com with the world premiere of Security Breach from Space Cadet: Galaxy Edition right at the top of the show! #pinball #synth

Tomorrow at 6pm EST on @thestateofsynth.com, we are joined by the multi-talented DRUMxWAVE! @nr.fm. Let's see if the covers we are playing tomorrow get us nixed on Youtube. Tune in live and join the chat here: nightride.fm/chat?station... or here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=uYfx...

Tonight, @thestateofsynth.com returns from our summer siesta with a bang! We'll be rocking out with our guest @powerrob.bsky.social ! 11pm BST, 6pm EST, 3pm PST. @nr.fm. We bleed neon. Tune in live and join the chat here: nightride.fm/chat?station... or here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=uYfx...

In before the pumpkin spice! Come join us next Tuesday at 6 PM EDT as we kick off a brand-new season of TSOS, featuring music, news, and interviews with synthwave’s best and brightest. The season launches with vocal powerhouse @powerrob.bsky.social. More details at thestateofsynth.com!