Listen here: www.mixcloud.com/djsofabed/ri... Artists & labels: @syntheticvillains.bsky.social The South Coast Synth Ensemble, Castles in Space Subscription Library @castlesinspace.bsky.social Danalogue Lovelock @stevemoore2600.bsky.social Christopher Fantasy, Chris Otchy ...

There are no local elections in my area today, but if there were, I'd vote for the @greenparty.org.uk

Next mix show in the works.

Save the Emperor Penguins. The world must act now! action.eko.org/a/antarctic-...

This may make me sound like an Eric Alper, but what are your favourite tracks featuing a vocoder or indeed any voice-altering effect?

Behold!

9 albums, including a former @bandcamp.com New & Notable to choose from: syntheticvillains.bandcamp.com

9 albums, including a former @bandcamp.com New & Notable to choose from: syntheticvillains.bandcamp.com

Mexico Senate: Ban Octopus Farms! action.eko.org/a/mexico-sen...

RIP Asha Bhosle ▶️ youtu.be/Irv2cnM_63Y

I've been recording overdubs @ Stonegate Studios for my electro-funk album today. 2 latin percussion machines, plus the hefty kick from the Yamaha MR10, hats, snare, and claps from the Boss DR110 and the more recent DrBleep Drum (kick, snare, claps and weird noises). Imperfection guaranteed.

Rest in peace Get on George.⁠ ⁠ Another life lost at Aintree.⁠ ⁠ Today they became another casualty of a sport that continues to prioritise entertainment and profit over animal rights.⁠ ⁠ How many more lives have to be lost before this ends?⁠ ⁠ #YouBetTheyDie

BOYCOTT THE GRAND NATIONAL #YOUBETTHEYDIE

Once saw Tim Buckley printed as Time Buckle.

Recommending: A recent radio programme on the history of the imaginative radio feature. It's called 'Into the Ether' and broadcast as part of BBC Radio 4's Archive on 4 strand. There are extracts from the 'Inventions for Radio' Delia worked on with Barry Bermange. www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...

They arrived yesterday and are top notch.

I just signed the Greenpeace petition calling on the government to power the UK with homegrown renewables. Every conflict abroad sends our energy bills soaring at home. The only way out is cheaper, safer renewable energy. act.gp/4sv5VOP

Happy Birthday to Yvette Marie Stevens (born March 23, 1953) aka "Chaka Khan” is an African-American Singer, Songwriter, and Drummer. Her career has spanned nearly five decades, beginning in the 1970’s as the Lead Vocalist for the Funk group, "Rufus" featuring Chaka Khan, "The Queen of Funk Music".

Call a public inquiry into pro-Israel influence on politics & democracy petition.parliament.uk/petitions/75...

Quick #BandcampFriday reminder that all albums are 50% off (untl 16th March). @bandcamp.com

Recently turned 50?!? By way of celebration, here's a 50% off code applicable to any or all of my albums to date. That makes each album download a mere £1.50 or just over $2 USD. Just put the following discount code in at the checkout: birthdayblowout50 syntheticvillains.bandcamp.com/music

Had 3 days in London and enjoyed its multicultural, multiracial mix-up. The people were friendly. Got offered directions and seats on the tube, etc. Reform and the fear mongers can do one.

Introducing Hannah Spencer MP 💚

@acerecords.bsky.social acerecords.co.uk/black-americ... Yes! Also chuffed about the Brides of Funkenstein reissues too 😀

RIP Fred Smith of Television — one of the coolest bassists of all time.

It certainly is. I've got 9 instrumental albums ranging from ambient/experimental drone to synth-pop, bits of electro-funk, even a touch of No Wave. But all sounding like the product of one peculiar mind. syntheticvillains.bandcamp.com/music

there’s so much that goes into making art that isn’t about professionalism or money!!!

Funkadelic - You and Your Folks, Me and My Folks Sad news! Billy "Bass" Nelson - Funkadelic bass player - has died. He co-wrote this one. Great bass work. This album was my introduction to the P-Funk universe. #Billy"Bass"Nelson #MusicSky #Funkadelic #FunkSky #Bass youtu.be/6kWMl6wIUqU?...

Hundreds of volunteers hitting the streets this morning in Gorton and Denton. Lower bills, tax the super-rich- hope will win. Only the Greens can stop Reform in this by-election.

Joyeux anniversaire to French composer Éliane Radigue (b.1932) who turns an incredible 94 years of age today! Her work is proof that subtlety can be seismic, and that the smallest shift can change everything. Long live sustained tones, deep attention and Éliane Radigue!

Help us make hope normal again. Join the Green Party now.

Indeed

Join us on Christmas Day at 9pm (UK time) for two hours of alternative Christmas tunes. Throw another log on the fire, put on your best ‘mas jumper and pour yourself a little eggnog and tune in at www.candofm.co.uk See you there ho ho ho

Join us on Christmas day for two hours of alternative Christmas music on @cando.fm from 9pm - 11pm (UK time) Let the mince pies and port settle and join us as we go walking in a wonky wonderland. Expect Low, John Cale, Synthetic Villains, Dave Clark, Scanner and much more. www.candofm.co.uk

🎄 🎄 🎄 🎄 🎄 syntheticvillains.bandcamp.com/album/christ...

Trev’s 2025 Advent Calendar
“A year of great music from great artists” December 7 – Synthetic Villains @syntheticvillains Sci‑fi synth odysseys, retro futurism — soundtracks for alien worlds. syntheticvillains.bandcamp.com/album/smoker...

It's #BandcampFriday I released 2 Radiophonic-esque albums this year, plus there are 7 others including a not your average but still mostly jolly #ChristmasAlbum syntheticvillains.bandcamp.com

As it's December, and I'd noticed there'd been a few more plays of my Xmas album, I posted a message to my Bandcamp followers about it. Immediately lost 2 followers. Anyway, let's see if the same happens on here: syntheticvillains.bandcamp.com/album/christ...

Trev’s Virtual Cassette Library 140 8 November 2025 ///trunk.stubbed.wiser. Welcome, sonic wanderers. You’ve arrived at Episode 140 of The Virtual Cassette Library. Trunk Stubbed Wiser is the episodes subtitle, as well as the track you’re hearing in the background and it’s geographical location…

Occasional reminder to use ethical search engine Ecosia: @ecosiasearch.bsky.social www.ecosia.org

Soft Cell were an equal partnership who, when firing on all cylinders as usual, were unbeatable. You get the best sense of how brilliant Dave Ball was (and Marc too) on the 12" mixes of singles. Some of the greatest records of all time. Memorabilia goes hard as hell. youtu.be/vnTiNH5Oii8?...

RIP Anthony Jackson. Absolute master bass player. youtu.be/qxW789jHXII?...

I've written about first wave instrumental surf music, how it was like kindergarten for teen bands that did other genres later, and its catalyst-like effect on subsequent rock. It's in the latest Shindig! Magazine.

Much cheaper than Kraftwerk tickets. Support your local Horrordwarf. hdrf.bandcamp.com/album/wire-a...

Can't possibly imagine why, but this scene from Easy Rider keeps coming to mind lately: youtu.be/Gc11mJGre10?...