Synthetic Dreams is a podcast series featuring relaxed, in-depth interviews with artists from the world of electronic music.
The show started back in 2021 and ...
Today’s fascinating episode features Austrian-Canadian electronic musician and producer, Bill Leeb.
Leeb started his musical career with legendary industrial band, Skinny Puppy, going on to form Front Line Assembly in 1986 and new-age ambient act, Delerium a year later. In 1997 Delerium scored a massive, world-wide hit with the track ‘Silence’ taken from their ninth studio album, ‘Karma’, which is one of my all-time favourite electronic albums of the 1990s.
We discus his earliest musical memories and move to Canada from Austria at the age of 14, the recent Front Line Assembly tour with musical heroes, Gary Numan and Ministry and the recording of his first ever solo album, ‘Model Kollapse’, which came out in September.
https://bill-leeb.com
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Dick Valentine (Electric Six)
Todays fascinating and fun interview features Dick Valentine, from American band, Electric Six joins me on the podcast today
Electric Six, who formed in Detroit, Michigan back in 1996, are known for combining elements of garage rock, new wave and disco into their genre-defying sound
As well as being part of Electric Six, Dick is also an author and we discuss the series of novels he has written.
Electric Six continue their UK tour this weekend and all next week, finishing their run of dates in sunny Brighton. Be sure to grab a ticket…
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C Duncan
Today’s fascinating episode features multi-talented Scottish musician and composer, Christopher Duncan who records music under the name C Duncan
His debut album ‘Architect’ was nominated for the 2015 Mercury Music Prize and since then, has gone on to release five critically acclaimed and well received albums.
Christopher, who’s music has features ion various TV shows, discuss’s the making of his forthcoming album ‘It’s Only A Love Song’, which comes out on Bella Union on January 24, 2025.
There are some truly great melodies on It’s Only A Love Song’ it’s a lush and dreamy record, full of wonderful layers and beautiful textures.
Sure to be one of the albums of 2025
https://www.cspaceduncan.com/
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Ela Minus
Today’s insightful episode of Synthetic Dreams features Colombian singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and producer, Ela Minus
Ela talks about the creative process and recording of her brilliant new album ‘DIA’ which comes out on January 17th via Domino records.
She also discusses her earliest musical roots and time playing drums in hardcore rock band, Ratón Perez. Her move to New York and first impressions of the city. Building synths and love of analog equipment and the album that got her hooked on electronic music.
https://elaminus.com/
https://www.dominomusic.com/artists/ela-minus
Ela Minus - BROKEN (Official Video)
Ela Minus - COMBAT (Official Video)
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Clark
Today's fascinating episode of Synthetic Dreams features multi-talented musician, Christopher Stephen Clark, who records and performs electronic music under the moniker, Clark.
Clark has also written and produced music for television, films and video games. His records have been released by Warp Records, Deutsche Gramophon and his own record label, Throttle Records.
We discuss creativity, the running of his record label and the making of his latest album, ‘In Camera, which came out in September.
Synthetic Dreams is a podcast series featuring relaxed, in-depth interviews with artists from the world of electronic music.
The show started back in 2021 and guests so far have included, Vince Clarke, Paul Hartnol (Orbital) Neil Barnes (Leftfield) Alex Paterson (The Orb) Graham Massey (808 State )Boris Blank (Yello) Sonic Boom (Spaceman 3) Daniel Miller (Mute Records) Mark Mothersbaugh (Devo) Andy McCluskey (OMD) and legendary producer Youth.
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