Enzo Van Baelen
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One To One With Mitch Murder: Talking Nostalgia, ‘Businesswave’ & the Enduring Appeal of the 80s
In the history of Synthwave music, few names resonate like ‘Mitch Murder’; an artist whose captivating blend of nostalgic melodies and infectious grooves helped to shape the genre in its early days. Enzo caught up with the artist recently to talk about his future plans, creative inspirations, and his recent MPF release – Salary Man…
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Boom, it’s a fucking smash: Review of ‘Rose Room’ – from Donor Lens (released on My Pet Flamingo)
‘Rose Room’ showcases a club-heavier sound in the Donor Lens catalogue, giving us a satisfying long player that contextualises the recent slew of killer singles Cardiff’s finest (strictly speaking one half lives in London), Donor Lens is back. Rose Room represents their first long player since 2021’s Error Area. And whilst three years can feel…
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One to one with US Golf 95:Talking [PlayStation] jungle & the future of Vaporwave
A year on from its release, US Golf 95’s [PlayStation] jungle.psx album gets the platinum reissue treatment. We caught up briefly with the Scottish producer in advance of its re-release, which sees 50 cassettes available with a fresh new design from Pacific Plaza Records. We talked about the VGM revival, translating the sound to the live…
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One to One with Eyeliner: back this week with a new album ‘brb’
Enzo caught up with Eyeliner during his daily commute, to talk to him about his new album – ‘brb’, his production techniques, and how he coped with lockdown in a new country… But also, to see if he could tempt him to wade into Vaporwave’s perpetual debate about sampling.
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Hang on, did Songtradr just kill Bandcamp?
There’s a lot of fear and anger out there following the news of Songtradr’s acquisition of Bandcamp, and what it might mean for independent music. As someone who runs a business that very much relies upon Bandcamp, I can admit that it is causing serious concern – not just for my labels, but for the…
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ECCO CHAMBER #07 – [feat. botnit, LukHash, Makeup and Vanity Set, Loraine James and New Arcades]
The FutureSounds staff writers have recovered from FutureSounds IV and are back to share their top tracks, including a guest recommendation from Occams Laser! ***** botnit – ‘pulse connection’ [Self Released] Botnit’s new single merges Synthwave with 4AM breaks. If Mitch Murder spent a lusty weekend away with Future Sound of London this is what…
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Live Vaporwave in London with FutureSounds IV!
FutureSounds live events are back and this time we have some top international vaporwave acts in the heart of London Town It wouldn’t have gone unnoticed that the live Vaporwave scene is exploding at the moment and we didn’t want Europe to miss out! My Pet Flamingo and Patrick Fakeman is proud to present the…
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George Clanton – Ooh Rap I Ya [100% Electronica]
George Clanton’s long awaited follow-up to Slide is finally landing on turntables everywhere. Rob Dyson soaks up the warm nostalgia, as Vaporwave’s King (of Baggy) serves up a stoner Shoegaze treat… Sonically, Clanton’s new, oddly titled, album pays unashamed homage to late 80s shoegaze and early 90s rave beats. In this vein, Clanton stays monogamous…
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FLAMINGOFEST IRL – EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT ONE OF THE YEAR’S HOTTEST TICKETS
The first ever FLAMINGOFEST IRL is coming later this year, on November 4th at the famous Catch One, Los Angeles. If you take more than a passing interest in Vaporwave then you’ve probably already heard the news, but FutureSounds has the gritty details: including the full line-up, where and when to get tickets, plus plans…
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Right on Target – Patrick Cowley, his evolution of disco and a lasting legacy.
Fakeman took some time to reflect on the legacy of one of the key influencers in the history of the electronic music scene. The pioneer, Patrick Cowley. Disco. Say it with me – Dis-co. What comes to mind when you say the word? Glitter balls? Movie stereotypes with flares and epic shirt collars? Sure… disco…
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West Coast Rollin’ with Augnos & Enraile [Track Review]
As the video game jungle revival continues at pace, Enraile puts a rough & tough jump-up spin on Augnos’s ‘Chroma Trails’ from the upcoming Gilded Sentience EP (out on Pacific Plaza Records, 23rd June) Enraile uses the arpeggios, atmospherics and PS1-era percussion from the luscious original , then adds extra heft with his signature, contemporary…