Although it was the dawn of synth, 1980 was a transitional time when the synth was still the exception rather than the rule. The landscape was changing and the seed of what became the New Romantic movement had been planted. Belatedly looking back to 42 years ago before automatic stations came, here are 20 albums contributing to the electronic legacy of 1980. Continue Reading ›
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A film by The Kitsunés, ‘The Fox’s Wedding’ is both inspired by the East Asian folklore and legendary filmmaker Akira Kurosawa's short film of the same title. From ‘Arcana’, the acclaimed second album of Warrior Goth by New York born CZARINA, the immaculate visual presentation is directed by her and her husband DeadlyKawaii who together are The Kitsunés. Continue Reading ›
Just as it looked like it would be safe to come out to play, there was uncertainty within the music industry again. However, the misuse of “synth” as a description reached a new nadir in 2023. With the world now making up for lost time since 2020, it would be fair to say that 2023 has been something of a strange year! Continue Reading ›
Loula Yorke is the Oram Award winning live modular synthesist whose excellent new album ‘Volta’ is released at the start of 2024. Following up her 2022 full length debut ‘Florescence’, the Suffolk-based composer took some time out to answer some questions about her creative ethos and the making of her new album ‘Volta’. Continue Reading ›
Masha Zinevich, Vad Mikutski and Ales Shishlobegan began making music together as DLINA VOLNY in 2016. A wider international breakthrough came in 2021 with the impressive second long player ‘Dazed’ released by Italians Do It Better. Front woman Masha Zinevich kindly answered a range of questions put to them about their musical universe and upcoming UK + European live shows. Continue Reading ›
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