by Patrick Fakeman Synth Blog | Jul 10, 2021 | 80s, Music, Specials
Retro Future Fest 1 – If you were there you will remember how exciting it was.. Granted, not the first live synthwave event in the UK, but it was mine. How amazing it was to finally see some great synthwave artists live and in the company of so many people that...
by Patrick Fakeman Synth Blog | Jul 3, 2021 | Interviews, Music, Specials
Fakeman takes some time out with Primo The Alien! We discuss the new double EP release, her songwriting process as well as her puppy’s love for logs! We also throw a few tracks in from ‘Heart on the Run’ for good measure. Enjoy this great insight.....
by Patrick Fakeman Synth Blog | Mar 28, 2021 | Live Events, Music, Reviews, Specials
Back in November of 2019 (a time that seems a lifetime ago) many of us braved the cold, windy streets of Camden to join Mr Ollie Wride at this debut solo show. Those of you who were there will recall the energy and excitement in the room as Mr Wride presented himself...
by Patrick Fakeman Synth Blog | Feb 13, 2021 | Music, Specials
Followers or customers? Friends or target market? This seems to be an apparent issue that plagues the synthwave scene. And I cannot understand why… It doesn’t take a Chief Medical Officer to tell us that the live music industry is on its knees. COVID...
by Patrick Fakeman Synth Blog | Jan 1, 2021 | 80s, Interviews, Movies, Music, Reviews, Specials
I’ve spent a lot of time in the last few weeks thinking about what I could focus on for the Fakeman yearly retrospective. In years that have passed i’ve covered top albums, top live events.. This year has been one to forget for us all so I even wondered it there...
by Patrick Fakeman Synth Blog | Nov 25, 2020 | 80s, Music, Reviews, Specials
Graduation night is here! Sunglasses Kid is BACK with his new album ‘Sophomore’ and Principle Dickland is in the firing line. Sophomore artwork designed by Edward Gamper Steal My Love (Miranda Carey and Sunglasses Kid) Sophomore opens with everything you know and...
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