The State of Synth
The State of Synth is a weekly live synthwave radio show on Nightride FM. It’s one part news show, two parts music, with interviews and just a touch of old time serial radio. It’s funny, surreal, yet hugely informative and features great music from synthwave’s best artists.
- Update frequency
- every 8 days
- Average duration
- 118 minutes
- Episodes
- 203
- Years Active
- 2019 - 2025
S14E4 – Pro Wrestling Energy w/ Immortal Girlfriend
Groot and Fawkes were joined by Immortal Girlfriend — the Dark Knights of Synth — for a deep dive into their cinematic sound, brotherly chemistry, and their journey from Milwaukee to major syncs in W…
01:52:57 |
Wed 10 Sep 2025
S14E3 – All Those Collabs w/ Pashang and Edictum
This week on The State of Synth, Groot and Neon Fawkes are joined by special guests Edictum (Austria) and Pashang (Korea) to talk about their global collaborations, upcoming releases, and the making …
01:57:49 |
Wed 03 Sep 2025
S14E2 – Hitting the Invisible Cowbell w/ DRUMxWAVE
Groot and Neon Fawkes welcome Timecop1983 tour drummer and multi-talented artist Jay, aka DRUMxWAVE, to the show. They chat about his new project, DRUMxWAVE, and his experiences working with artists …
02:02:10 |
Wed 27 Aug 2025
S14E1 – Monster Battles w/ Power Rob
Fawkes and Groot power up the season premiere with Neotropolis veteran and vocal powerhouse Power Rob — talking Dark Star, touring, and the secrets to ultimate Dragon Ball Z victory.
02:11:15 |
Wed 13 Aug 2025
S13E15 – The Valkyrie Collective (Season Finale)
Dennis and Jules wrap up the season with an epic chat featuring OG Synthwave and French Touch legends Nightstop and Maethelvin—plus some killer tunes and a few herp-a-derps for good measure. Thanks f…
03:13:10 |
Thu 19 Jun 2025
S13E14 – Getting Mellow w/ Nightflyer
Groot and Neon Fawkes chat with Toronto-based chillsynth producer Nightflyer. They dive into his music, his upcoming album, the Toronto music scene, and just how much melatonin we should really be ta…
01:46:24 |
Thu 05 Jun 2025
S13E13 – Kickin’ it w/ Indigo
In this episode of The State of Synth, Groot and Neon Fawkes sit down with New Zealand-based synthwave artist Indigo for a late-night/early-afternoon chat about her music, gaming, and what’s been goi…
01:51:39 |
Sun 01 Jun 2025
S13E12 – Starcadian Tribute
In this episode of The State of Synth, Groot and Neon Fawkes honor the late Starcadian with a mix of his music, personal stories, and fan tributes. Guests Rob O’Neill, James Secker, and Jared Butler …
03:31:05 |
Wed 14 May 2025
S13E11 – The Synthwave Matryoshka w/ ODDitee
This week on The State of Synth, Groot and Neon Fawkes welcome Pacific Northwest-based artist ODDitee. We dive into his debut album Everlasting, favorite VSTs, cereal preferences, his signing with Ro…
01:46:10 |
Fri 09 May 2025
S13E10 – Happy Spiritual Songs w/ Mike Templar
Swiss synthwave artist Mike Templar joins us to talk about his spiritual new album The Owl and The Moon, his love of sci-fi, and how storytelling drives his sound. Dennis learns more about his own Sw…
Fri 02 May 2025
S13E9 – Naming Palm Trees w/ Valley Lights
In this sun-soaked episode of The State of Synth, we cruise down the neon-lit highway with Valley Lights, the LA-based retrowave artist behind Two Lane Highway. We chat about his journey into synthwa…
01:47:36 |
Tue 22 Apr 2025
S13E8 – Alex Lightspeed & the Most Excellent Episode
In this radiant new episode of The State of Synth, Groot and Neon Fawkes sit down with synth maestro Alex Lightspeed and The Most Excellent Band—featuring Siren Niphilim, The Neon Syndicate, and more…
01:51:53 |
Wed 16 Apr 2025
S13E7 – Songwriting in the Soup w/ Jessie Frye
Dennis and Jules sit down for a poised yet playful chat with synthpop queen and NewRetroWave artist Jessie Frye. From songwriting secrets to the lush sonic landscapes of her new album Otherworld, thi…
01:55:49 |
Wed 09 Apr 2025
S13E6 – Words, Places, and Chickens With Lasers w/ Seersha
Dennis and Neon Fawkes sit down with Seersha to talk synths, songwriting, books, food, and what she’s got planned for her upcoming set at Neotropolis. Come for the music—stay for the Eggs Benedict.
00:00:06 |
Mon 31 Mar 2025
S13E5 – Hustling for Neo-Creds w/ Night Rider 87
Stephen and Stephanie from Night Rider 87 join Groot and Fawkes for a fun conversation about music, synth culture, and the best ways to rack up Neo-Creds at Neotropolis. From creative scavenging to h…
01:47:06 |
Thu 20 Mar 2025
S13E4 – Game Talk w/ Steam Cleaner
Dennis and Neon Fawkes chat with Jesse / Street Cleaner about the highly anticipated Street Cleaner 3, diving into its brutal soundtrack, the game’s evolution, and the mystery of its missing sequel. …
Wed 05 Mar 2025
S13E3 – Fire & Neon w/ Neotropolis
Dennis and Neon Fawkes chat with Neotropolis showrunner Jared about what sets the event apart from Wasteland Weekend, what first-timers can expect, and the role of LARPing, factions, and attire. They…
02:07:14 |
Wed 26 Feb 2025
S13E2 – Chippin’ It w/ Shirobon
This week on The State of Synth, Groot and Neon Fawkes welcome UK producer and chipwave master Shirobon for a deep dive into chiptune, vocoding, and his creative process. He shares insights into his …
01:45:59 |
Wed 19 Feb 2025
S13E1 – Jetsetting w/ Glenn Main
Dennis and Neon Fawkes spin fresh tracks, take requests, and share highlights from their winter break. Later in the show, they catch up with synth-whisperer Glenn Main. Grab your hot toddy—it’s time …
02:20:07 |
Wed 12 Feb 2025
S12E15 – Creative Therapy w/ Bad Guys Get Dead
Dennis G and Neon Fawkes close out Season 12 with an extraordinary chat with Pittsburgh producer Bad Guys Get Dead. This episode is sponsored by the Exovant Corporation.
Fri 20 Dec 2024
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