by Patrick Fakeman Synth Blog | Aug 21, 2020 | Interviews, Music, Specials
The synthwave community have a lot of artists and styles to pick from. hundreds of hours of tracks are available. With that comes the inevitable online conversations of’ what’s the best album of the genre?’ and ‘what’s your favourite...
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 | 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 | Dec 9, 2019 | Live Events, Specials
2019. What does it need? A top 10? A best of? A kick in the nuts? EPs, albums, singles, the list of music entertainment this year has been vast. So to hell with a list. I’m just going to throw out a live show highlights reel from a Fakeman point of view. Kick back...
by Patrick Fakeman Synth Blog | Jun 3, 2019 | 80s, Movies, Specials
Road House is both the quintessential camp 80s movie, and a dramatic, emotional and timeless classic. In this epic article for PF Synth, synthwave artist, Sunglasses Kid, takes us blow-by-blow through the plot of one his favourite 80s movies. The dancing’s over,...
by Patrick Fakeman Synth Blog | Jan 5, 2019 | 80s, Movies, Music, Scarface, Specials
Scarface is so damn good I watch it at least 5 or 6 times a year. Everyone had that one movie, right? That one flick that just hits the spot. The go-to for a hangover. The VHS that has been worn away. The download for that flight. The movie you watch when the other...
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