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TSOS is a weekly live synthwave podcast/radio show that is broadcasted weekly 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.

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  • S13E8 - Alex Lightspeed & the Most Excellent Episode

    S13E8 - Alex Lightspeed & the Most Excellent Episode

    Apr 16, 2025 • 01:51:53

    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—for a high-energy conversation that spans creative collaboration, retro inspirations, and the road to their upcoming album, “Lost…

  • S13E7 - Songwriting in the Soup w/ Jessie Frye

    S13E7 - Songwriting in the Soup w/ Jessie Frye

    Apr 9, 2025 • 01:55:49

    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, this episode dives deep into the stories behind the songs. Plus—could a Jessie Frye darksynth project be on…

  • S13E6 – Words, Places, and Chickens With Lasers w/ Seersha

    S13E6 – Words, Places, and Chickens With Lasers w/ Seersha

    Mar 31, 2025 • 6

    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.