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Stranger Things ends but our nostalgia is forever
As the sun finally sets on Stranger Things, Rob Dyson, reflects on its cultural impact [no spoilers!] and legacy. Stranger Things arrived in the summer of 2016, when synthwave was in full swing, vaporwave had a few years under its belt, and 1980s nostalgia – whether half-remembered, entirely imagined, or an amalgam of both –…
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FutureSounds Meets: L’Avenue; how the 80s will always inspire, and why we won’t see him on TikTok anytime soon.
Our roving reporter, Rob Dyson, recently caught up with Jesse Reuben Wilson – AKA: L’Avenue for an in depth (and exclusive) interview. Read on to find out more about his love affair with Far-Eastern aesthetics, collaboration, and why he misses the 80s… [RD – Rob Dyson. JRW – Jesse Reuben Wilson (L’Avenue)] Rob Dyson: Jesse,…
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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,…
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ECCO CHAMBER #10 [ feat. Gost, Mitch Murder, Pizza Hotline, Long Distance Dan and THAT’S MATT! ]
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Your FutureSounds staff writers are back with their latest summer picks and on-repeats plus this month we also welcome guest contributor, Occams Laser. Occams’ Laser’s Pick Gost – Prophecy [Metal Blade Records] This…Album…Is…CHAOS Gost has been conducting these hellish sermons of sound since 2013 and what a devilish ride its been! Many count Gost as…
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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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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)…
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‘Record sales’, but is there trouble in vinyl paradise?
The recent resurgence in vinyl production has been great news for indie labels and fans, but there are signs that there might be trouble in vinyl paradise… A recent think piece on The Guardian laid bare the issues faced by small labels, as the greed of the majors starts to bite back. Leading in some…
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ECCO CHAMBER #08 – 2023 Albums of The Year [ feat. Simple Sauce, BarbWalters, Makeup and Vanity Set, Luxury Elite, desert sand feels warm at night, MidSpring Memories, Runners Club 95, OSC, YOUTH 83 & Eyeliner]
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The FutureSounds staff writers conclude 2023 with their top album picks of the year.
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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…