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  • S14E15 - Season Finale: Zenith Sounds Takeover (Co-Hosted by Von Kaiser)

    S14E15 - Season Finale: Zenith Sounds Takeover (Co-Hosted by Von Kaiser)

    Dec 27, 2025 • 02:11:42

    We wrap up the season with a full Zenith Sounds takeover, co-hosted by Von Kaiser. Dennis G and Neon Fawkes hang out with Jonah (7 Rising), Alan (Let Em Riot), Mayah Camara, and Bobby (Syst3m Glitch) to talk shop, spin new music, and debut a handful of Zenith Edition reworks.…

  • S14E14 - Noodling the DAW w/ The New Division

    S14E14 - Noodling the DAW w/ The New Division

    Dec 17, 2025 • 01:49:44

    This week on The State of Synth, Groot and Neon Fawkes are joined by John Kunkel of The New Division for a focused chat on his music, production process, and work within the synthwave scene. We spin key tracks from The New Division alongside fresh cuts from Jessy Mach &…

  • S14E13 - Making it Epic w/ Chroma Cloud

    S14E13 - Making it Epic w/ Chroma Cloud

    Dec 3, 2025 • 01:51:42

    This week on The State of Synth, Groot and Neon Fawkes welcome Ohio synthpop duo Chroma Cloud (Jamie & Brian) to chat about their cinematic sound, creative process, and the stories behind their latest releases. We spin some of their standout tracks—including “Mine,” “No Escape (Pray for Light Mix),” and…