by Patrick Fakeman Synth Blog | Jul 9, 2020 | 80s, Interviews, Movies, Specials
Brad Fiedel There are a million reasons as to why I enjoy this work. There are a huge amount of talented musicians who take the time to chat and share their music, their opinions and their stories. There are also the fellow fans who are equally as enthused by the 80s...
by Patrick Fakeman Synth Blog | Mar 28, 2020 | Interviews, Music
When I first started writing this article, the World was on the edge of the madness that we are now all living. The main difference was we were still allowed out of our houses and to socialise with each other. Now as I sit here, living a socially distant life, I look...
by Patrick Fakeman Synth Blog | Feb 14, 2020 | Interviews, Music, Specials
I was alive when the original Live Aid took place.. That being said, I was about 18 months old so my memory of the event is pretty hazy and I was probably more interested in chewing things. Despite my lack of focus in 1985, the 10th anniversary of the original event...
by Patrick Fakeman Synth Blog | Feb 7, 2020 | Interviews, Movies
This scene of ours is a funny old thing. The progression. The perceived limitations. The influencers. The live events… oh, and the music. The retro 80s music scene has for me, become one where good friends have been made, hobbies developed and (certainly!) lots of...
by Patrick Fakeman Synth Blog | Jan 12, 2020 | Interviews, Music
Back in the summer of 2019 I was having a beer with some friends before a synthwave event. (There always tends to be beer…) We were chatting about not only those pioneer artists of the early 00s who paved the way but also that sweet period around 4 or 5 years...
by Patrick Fakeman Synth Blog | Jun 23, 2019 | Interviews, Live Events, Music
Earlier this year I found myself strolling through the German city of Darmstadt. What brought me to this quiet Frankfurt suburb? Well Europe’s synthwave scene has found itself a strong bolt hole in this small city and amongst the old town squares and beer halls...
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