Synth Pop

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Affy La God’s ‘We Found It’ is a neon-trap fantasy

Thomas

Affy La God’s latest track should come packaged in a haunted VHS tape. ‘We Found It’ is a punchy, spirited piece of hip-hop bursting with 80s horror-nostalgia. Just in time for Halloween.

The interstellar synths are really the core of this track. They pulse slowly to set the scene, ringing out from deep space – the thing from another world.

What breaks first contact is Affy La God’s autotuned cry. He establishes himself quickly over this constantly unfolding, neon-soaked beat; adapting his fl..

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Wavewulf blasts into the musical stratosphere with new album ‘Space Art and Angels’

Carmen Lees-Green

22nd January 2021 is a date that is destined to be marked in the annals of electronica history as the day that Wavewulf released his seminal synth masterwork, ‘Space Art and Angels’.

This album takes the listener on a supernatural voyage of galaxies, stars and supernovas that conjures up irresistible images of tranquil constellations and milky ways. Wavewulf is able to engineer this impact on the listener through his mastery of the synth that perfectly encapsulates an intergalactic sound, whilst the artist has also demonstrated his ability in conjuring up very powerful earth-bound emotions.

The album’s opening track track ‘Space Capsule’ is a wonderful instrumental composition that would perfectly fit into any science fiction film soundtrack and instantly demands the listener’s complete attention. The album’s stand out tracks lie in ‘Voyagers’ and ‘Ghosts of the Past’ which have an eerie vibe to them thanks to the exceptional synth playing combined with a gentle drum beat that creat..

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Electro-rock duo der Mist set to release exciting tasters from their debut album

Thomas

Glasgow-based duo, Craig McKissick and Ali Whitty – AKA der Mist – are ready to release their first singles from their forthcoming self-titled debut album.

After an exclusive listen to the soon-to-be released tracks, I can tell you with confidence, the intoxicating mix of rock, pop, synth and electronics leaves you in a space between the hard rock 70’s and the electric 80’s.

der Mist lead with the track ‘It’s Alright’ (very fitting for a time where everything seems to be the exact opposite)…

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