S12E12 – Tattoos and Balloons w/ The Motion Epic

Dennis and Neon Fawkes are back after a brief hiatus, and they're making up for lost time with a jam-packed episode featuring synthwave sensations, The Motion Epic. Pat, Nick, and Aaron join the duo to discuss their latest album, High Rollers, and the inspiration behind its roller rink vibes. The guys share stories of tattoos, boardwalk adventures, and the challenges of creating music across borders. Plus, they dive into movies, gaming, and the joys of Cherry Coke.

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S12E12 - Tattoos and Balloons w/ The Motion Epic
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Episode Timeline

  • 00:00:01 - The State of Synth - On The Air
  • 00:03:27 - Aaron: "I'm in Reno, Nevada, and it's cold."
  • 00:05:22 - "High Rollers' new album, Roller Skating, came out recently."
  • 00:12:19 - "Volkor X needed some epic music for his eventual domination of our planet."
  • 00:12:55 - Volkor X - Sunshine - Adagio in D Minor
  • 00:18:14 - "I think we should just talk about the drinks that we're drinking."
  • 00:20:21 - Dennis: "I'm back on the booze wagon. I'm having a Mexican coffee stout."
  • 00:23:35 - Pat: "Cherry Coke is kind of like. That's from the 80s. They also had New Coke. The new Coke is the old Coke."
  • 00:25:23 - The Motion Epic - Heartbreakers
  • 00:31:23 - "I do want to circle back to the video that you shot for this album."
  • 00:36:13 - "I would like to dig into another track of the album, Be Mine."
  • 00:39:05 - The Motion Epic - Be Mine
  • 00:46:26 - "I've got a question for each of you about what plugins you use."
  • 01:02:03 - The Motion Epic - High Rollers
  • 01:07:16 - "This album is very much different than your last album."
  • 01:09:58 - "You guys have plans to play some shows in 2025, right?"
  • 01:13:35 - "Purchase State of Synth sticker for $50 and get free Motion Epic vinyl."
  • 01:22:21 - "Last song on the album is I Love You Always and Forever by Motion Epic."
  • 01:22:47 - The Motion Epic - I Love You Always Forever
  • 01:28:06 - "California artist Outrunner released a new track last week called Spectre."
  • 01:28:43 - Outrunner - Spectre
  • 01:34:00 - Bending Grid & Power Rob - Shane
  • 01:38:13 - "Where are we going with this show? I don't even know."
  • 01:38:35 - "Jules talks about some upcoming touring in advance."
  • 01:42:01 - "Diamond Field has submitted a fresh new song and it's out November 14th."
  • 01:42:38 - "Diamond Field with Belinda features Jenny Bates and Nathan Higgs."
  • 01:42:57 - Diamond Field - Belinda
  • 01:48:39 - Mellow Fields - Pulse
  • 01:55:33 - Sung - Edge Point

Episode Script

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Dennis and Neon Fawkes are back after a brief hiatus, and they’re making up for lost time with a jam-packed episode featuring synthwave sensations, The Motion Epic. Pat, Nick, and Aaron join the duo to discuss their latest album, High Rollers, and the inspiration behind its roller rink vibes. The guys share stories of tattoos, boardwalk adventures, and the challenges of creating music across borders. Plus, they dive into movies, gaming, and the joys of Cherry Coke.