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Classic Synth Album Review - Stella by Yello

Dec 4, 202210 min read

Classic Synth Album Review - Stella by Yello

Yello’s Stella is a classic synth album for which I have a lot of love. I’d grown up listening to their album Baby because my dad owned it,

Michael Anthony

Oct 2, 20221 min read

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Eva X Album Review by Blue Nagoon

You may have seen Blue Nagoon's videos on my YouTube series 'The Beat On The Street' but in this video he has on his own channel he dives in

The Beat On The Street #musicTV Episode 14

Michael Anthony

Jul 23, 20221 min read

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The Beat On The Street #musicTV Episode 14

This has been an awesome past few years designing and creating my website and YouTube series. I just want to thank you all for watching, lik

Classic Synth Album Review: Legend Soundtrack by Tangerine Dream

Karl Magi

Jun 24, 20224 min read

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Classic Synth Album Review: Legend Soundtrack by Tangerine Dream

Childhood musical experiences can make a powerful impact on us. I saw Legend at some point in my early childhood and I can only recall two t

Classic Synth Album Review: Blade Runner Soundtrack by Vangelis

Karl Magi

May 24, 20226 min read

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Classic Synth Album Review: Blade Runner Soundtrack by Vangelis

There’s few synth-based musical endeavours that can compete with Vangelis’ Blade Runner soundtrack in terms of impact or the way in which it

Vvmpyre

Apr 29, 20225 min read

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VVMPYRE Reviews Draven - Abyssal Arcana

VVMPYRE Reviews Draven - Abyssal Arcana. A new dark synth album by Draven which releases on April 29, 2022.

Signal Loss by Game Genie Sokolov - EP Review

Ghostech

Mar 5, 20222 min read

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Signal Loss by Game Genie Sokolov - EP Review

Game Genie Sokolov Signal Loss review by Ghostech. An EP of synthwave, colored by the sound of the Yamaha FM synthesizer and video games.

Ghostech

Feb 26, 20222 min read

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Until Liar's Fear You by Duncan Evans & Wilderness Hymnal Review by Ghostech

Review of Until Liars Fear You by Duncan Evans / Wilderness Hymnal by Ghostech. Album is available on Bandcamp by Trepanation Recordings.

Classic Synth Album Review - Kitarō: Silk Road Vol. I

Karl Magi

Feb 21, 20227 min read

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Classic Synth Album Review - Kitarō: Silk Road Vol. I

Immersed as I am in the current synth music scene, I first began to love synth-based music as a kid growing up in the ‘80s.

New Single "Above" by eLxAr Releases February 14

Michael Anthony

Feb 8, 20222 min read

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New Single "Above" by eLxAr Releases February 14

Here is the first single from eLxAr’s upcoming album Beyond The Emotions, published via RetroReverbRecords.

Ghostech

Jan 20, 20223 min read

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Illusion States by Anne Marie Review

A review of Illusion State by Anne Marie which was released on December 4, 2021 through SwissDarkNights.

Then Now Forever by MicroMatscenes Review

Michael Anthony

Jan 12, 20221 min read

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Then Now Forever by MicroMatscenes Review

Then Now Forever by MicroMatscenes is out now and released on Monday January 10, 2022. This release has 4 tracks of high energy vibes...

Ghostech

Jan 7, 20222 min read

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Dimi Kaye Cruising To The Sun Review

Dimi Kaye is easily one of the most recognized, active, and highly in demand producers within the Synthwave genre; I say this realizing...

Vvmpyre

Dec 24, 20216 min read

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VVMPYRE Reviews… Angelspit - Diesel Priest

Throughout my reviews, I have often challenged myself to tackle different approaches to each album I review. I want to introduce you all...

Vvmpyre

Dec 3, 20215 min read

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VVMPYRE Reviews Male Tears - Trauma Club

Nothing is ever quite as challenging as an artist than a first impression. Sending that initial track, or the way new listeners hear or...

Vvmpyre

Dec 2, 20215 min read

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VVMPYRE Reviews Young Empress - Lost Time

Sometimes when it comes to being a critic, it is good to be one step ahead of the crowd. Figuring out what’s the next big thing allows...

Vvmpyre

Nov 28, 20214 min read

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VVMPYRE Reviews Xennon - Dream Utopia

Let’s talk about authenticity in music. Music in of itself is one of the most genuine expressions of art, especially when you put your...

Vvmpyre

Nov 25, 20215 min read

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VVMPYRE Reviews Jonny Fallout - Cybertherial

Over time, it has been apparent the crossover between EDM and Synthwave audiences would eventually affect the sound of Synthwave as a...

Echoberyl - Mother Solitude and Other Dark Tales

Vvmpyre

Nov 16, 20216 min read

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Echoberyl - Mother Solitude and Other Dark Tales

When a critic does their first review, perhaps it is easy to overthink what that says about themselves as a critic. Perhaps it is easy...