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Well, isn't that the greatest announcement of a "new" album?

Whitney Tai’s third LP “American Wasteland” turns chaos into beauty. Lush arrangements, soaring vocals, and poignant lyrics create a starlit escape amid the fiery wasteland of modern life. Gritty yet graceful, it’s pop-rock that resonates long after the last note. www.absynth.space/articles/whi...

The idiotic accounts are flocking to BlueSky—the idiotic life cycle of a social media platform could be a master study of anthropology.

Great comp. Can be compared to Logic's Vintage Opto.

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...

Undercover is officially out today! AAAH! This collection of dark, moody, #synthwave cover songs was over a year in the making after a couple of them went viral on Instagram. Y'all asked for a whole album, and here it is. 🥰 distrokid.com/hyperfollow/... Enjoy the vibes. XOXO

I need to do some MAJOR DOWNSIZING and having a MAJOR SALE for a limited time! All Cat Temper records are $12 USD!!! Help a cat out! 😸🤘 cattemper.bandcamp.com/merch

Only 3 copies of "Hissteria" left on vinyl! cattemper.bandcamp.com/album/hisste...

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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!

The Abyss delivered his first full vocal album after a string of synth‑driven instrumental releases, blends synthwave, futurepop and 80s‑inspired funk, resulting in a sleek, emotional neon dreamscape. @miketemplar.bsky.social dives into this synth gem. www.absynth.space/articles/the...

Go check this out, this is great!

Kaarin is back today after a break, and she's loaded up with tunes! 6pm BST, 1pm EST, 10am PST. @nr.fm. You're gonna need a bigger synth. Tune in live and join the chat here: nightride.fm/chat?station... or here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=uYfx...

Massive Attack Launch Alliance for Musicians Facing ‘Intimidations From Within Our Industry’ for Supporting Gaza www.rollingstone.com/music/music-...

Absolutely unwise; I predict a decline in sales – that's a strategic no-brainer @bandcamp.com . get.bandcamp.help/hc/en-us/art...

Hello tout le monde. 🙂 On est Lundi et c'est le jour de Synthspiration. 😎 @podcloud.fr @galaxiepop.bsky.social #Synthspiration #Synthwave #Podcast synthspiration.lepodcast.fr/synthspirati...

Read this remarkable interview and album review with @lacrimorta.bsky.social, by Mr. Connor/The Electroscape. Superbly written and interesting. theelectroscape.com?p=4105

Our friend @jimether.bsky.social has a new animated movie! It's a wild ride with strange characters and many interwoven threads. Love his sense of humor and eye for detail. Watch QUIET free on YouTube: youtu.be/Q-xxSwJGi6U?...

“GEMINI” Dread Majesty x C Z A R I N A Out Now! czarinaofficial.bandcamp.com/album/gemini

Distance // my new album, out this Friday! Preorder on Bandcamp and get four tracks now: caspromusic.bandcamp.com/album/distance

If you're looking to find out when the next episode will air you can always stop by our website: thestateofsynth.com

Had the chance to pre-listen, another banger album!

Sunday Jam #MusicProduction #funk #retro #vibes #music #soul

Highly recommended and worth reading. Best album of the 3rd millennium! ⚡️🍜☠️

Most of the pugin-developer companies are nuts: They all have created their own download/manager app for their plugins and really think their tool should be loaded at system startup in the back - that is dumb and only costs resources. You can tell, that they are not used to develop serious apps.

I tested Ozone 11 Advanced. It's fine for hobbyists, but too expensive. For a solid all-in-one mastering tool without building a chain, I recommend bx_masterdesk Pro—originally ~$300, now just $40. I tested it too; sounds very clean. www.plugin-alliance.com/en/products/...

YUMS! Here are some free yums for "Player 0x1e32b3ed6 Ready" Redeem at coolam7.bandcamp.com/yum #chiptune #synthfam #bandcamp

Thank you to everyone who tuned in for our tribute to Starcadian. It meant a lot to share that moment with you. If you missed it, the episode is now up: thestateofsynth.com/podcast/s13e...

I thought I have seen it all, but no... I didn't.

⚡️And this is the demo track with this #mastering chain 🎛️ : soundcloud.com/miketemplar/...

After 8 years of mastering, I’ve created a new, fully software-based mastering chain in Logic Pro using stock plugins and free third-party ones. I’ve even ditched paid plugins for a cleaner, more logical flow—at zero cost! I’m confident it rivals some hardware setups. Savings: ~30 - 300 bucks!

NEW: The music distribution platform SoundCloud updated its terms of service to allow it to use artists' uploaded music to train AI. The change quietly went into effect last year. It looks like a lot of SoundCloud users were caught off guard. futurism.com/soundcloud-a...

Producers, give that dude a follow, you'll never miss plugin deals.

Next Tuesday at 6pm EST, @thestateofsynth.com will celebrate the being known as Starcadian. If you have a good story or thoughts about this incredible artist and person, submit it to thestateofsynth.com/shoutout/. We'll read it out on air as we play slamming tracks from the star traveller.

🚨 Emergency — Remastered! 🎛️ After 8 years of self-taught mixing/mastering, I finally treat my tracks with the love they deserve: Collab w/ @millenniumfalck.bsky.social + Didi on the guitar 🎸 Re-download it on #Bandcamp if you already own it. 🎧 Emergency (2025 #Remaster) is out now!

Check out my new album on #Bandcamp: The Owl & The Moon 🦉🌙 Expect uplifting vibes, outrun tracks, and introspective moments. Thanks for your support! #TheOwlAndTheMoon #BandcampFriday #Retrowave #Synthwave miketemplar.bandcamp.com/album/the-ow...

This listening party is happening in half an hour. Please come join us and check out the stunning work of one of my all-time scene favorites @lacrimorta.bsky.social

Check it out: I had a fun conversation with @dennisg.nr.fm and @neonfawkes.com at @nr.fm. We were also able to finally settle a few burning questions for good. thestateofsynth.com/podcast/s13e...

Tune in! I will have a chat with the legends Mr Fawkes and Sir Dennis G. ⚡️ Disclaimer: I can't guarantee that we won't discuss nonsensical things.

Don't miss this - sooo good!

The new Cat Temper album drops in 6 weeks. Only 80 copies of the vinyl will be for sale on Bandcamp. The cover art is by a much-beloved artist in the synthwave scene. Message me if you'd like to get yours now and beat the rush! The record is $24 plus shipping ($6 in the US).

Thank you to everyone who came to the premiere of “My Enemy” I hope you all enjoyed the maxi-single and the video! 📺 youtu.be/UxTyhZbMt5w?... 🎧 bfan.link/MyEnemy

Stumbled over this, nice one @manhatten.bsky.social ! Featuring @lacrimorta.bsky.social and @alphachromeyayo.com. manhatten.bandcamp.com/album/descent

Huge thanks to Karl Magi for this thoughtful & beautifully written review of "The Owl & The Moon"! 🙏 I'm honored by your words and grateful for the time and care you put into listening. “...a layered and dense listening experience, full of fascinating ear candy and moments of emotional strength.”

SPARKLE2 - Not to be sneezed at for a free plugin! Found with the help of @plugin-deals.com.