FutureSounds meets: Pensacola Mist, to talk Halloween gigs,theatrics and synthpop
Ahead of a mini-tour in North-East England and Edinburgh centred around the spooky season, Rob grabbed some time with Daniel Lee Cox from the busiest three-piece in synthpop, Pensacola Mist. Rob Dyson: Thanks so much for taking the time to talk to Future Sounds, I appreciate how busy you all are! How have you been,…
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…
One to one with US Golf 95:Talking [PlayStation] jungle & the future of Vaporwave
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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…
One to one with Duett: How sticking to an aesthetic palette (and peril!) drives creativity.
This month, Future Sounds team member, Rob, sat down with a solid stalwart of the retrowave scene, London UK based, Duett. With releases reaching back a decade, and over a dozen long players and EPs in his catalogue, Duett’s place in the annals of synthwave is secured. His (for Duett is a really a singular)…
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.
‘Miami On My Mind’ – Morgan Willis on Miami Vice, the State of Synth, and Performing with Prince
It’s fair to say French Synth impresario, Morgan Willis, has been a busy man this year. Not content with releasing a new LP – Damier Club – and playing live at shows in Paris and New York, he’s about to drop a much anticipated vinyl edition of his opus, ‘Miami Calling’.
One to One with Mac Lacrosse – ‘Truth Decay’ and how Vaporwave helped the Birdman fly the nest
When UK Darksynth legend, Occams Laser, recently revealed his secret Vaporwave side project – Mac Lacrosse – it brought to end a mystery that dated back to his debut live performance at FLAMINGOFEST in September 2020. Removing the bird mask and flying the nest answered those questions, but it also enabled the artist to be…
‘Back to the Old Skool’ with Finnish producer, Ursula’s Cartridges
Enzo talks to Finnish producer Ursula’s Cartridges – ahead of the vinyl release of his rave-infused opus, Braindance – about a love affair with 90s UK dance culture that he shared with his beloved brother. In the ever-evolving landscape of Vaporwave, UK rave culture is perhaps one of the more surprising reference points for artistic…
One to One with PowerPCME: How classic Jungle helped me ‘rediscover the itch’
Enzo talks to PowerPCME about his new album, enduring love of classic jungle and Boards of Canada; and the pressure to stay ‘relevant’. It feels like a significant moment for Ruben (aka PowerPCME); back with his first full length release since 2020’s ‘Numérique Growth’, and having been thought by many to have quit the scene…