synth

Where there's cheesy 80's music, there's undoubtedly a synthesizer somewhere in the mix..

A Rainbow In Curved Air
Introduction I stole the title from the Terry Riley minimalist piece, but this was kicked off because I saw a post by the band's original violinist, Darryl Way, in a Progressive Music group that I am a member of here:
By Mike Singleton 💜 Mikeydred about a year ago in Beat
🗺️ Sound as a Place: How Music Becomes Emotional Geography . AI-Generated.
Close your eyes. Think of the last song that truly moved you. Now think: Where did it take you? Not just emotionally—but physically, spatially. Did it drop you into a rainy city at midnight? A sunlit rooftop in summer? An empty bedroom at 2AM? Did it make you feel like you were somewhere else entirely—maybe even a place that doesn’t exist?
By The Yume Collectiveabout a year ago in Beat
☀️ Dreamy Summer Vibes Vol. 1 . AI-Generated.
When the air gets warmer and the days stretch a little longer, there’s an unspoken magic that settles over everything. It’s in the quiet stillness of early morning light, the soft hum of a fan in the background, or the way sunlight dances on your skin during a lazy walk home. Dreamy Summer Vibes Vol. 1, the latest compilation from The Yume Collective, captures that magic in musical form.
By The Yume Collectiveabout a year ago in Beat
Some Canterbury Tales
Introduction I recently joined a Facebook group, "The Canterbury Scene", and they are extremely engaging and have been very welcoming when I have posted there, so I thought I would make a playlist of some of my favourite songs by Canterbury-related artists. You can check the group out here:
By Mike Singleton 💜 Mikeydred about a year ago in Beat
Understanding Spotify Playlists:
Over the years of helping independent artists promote their music, I’ve gained a solid understanding of how Spotify works behind the scenes. It’s a complex system that can be confusing, especially if you’re expecting immediate results from playlist placements or promotions. That’s why I want to take a moment to explain how it all works — and how you can use it to your advantage as an artist.
By mysoundMusicabout a year ago in Beat
Sh*t I Could Watch Over and Over and Do # 15. Top Story - June 2025.
Written and directed by Brian Grant, the video poltergeists around in the Gabriel headspace, beginning with him carrying super-secret MKUltra files into an office, before breaking down under the psychic weight of his examination. By what, exactly? He bends at the slatted boards of a wall, his hands placed in a pyramidal position, to ward out the increasing "light" of this inspection. We must be inside the Peter Gabriel subconscious, riding with him as he jumps the express train out on his trip through conscious awareness.
By Tom Bakerabout a year ago in Beat
Sh*t I Could Watch Over and Over and Do # 14
"I'm the last man talking to the first machine. And I don't know which one of us is real." — Unknown Everyone knows already that robots are superior, far superior to mankind: and damn if they don't smell better. Furthermore, robots are going to rise up, like in Karel Čapek's classic 1920 science fiction play R.U.R., and destroy Western civilization quicker than you can say "Great Satan." Furthermore, robot chicks do it better, baby, particularly if they're covered in breathable latex. Can you think of another partner to be with who can, quite literally, turn on "vibrate" mode at the drop of the proverbial switch?
By Tom Bakerabout a year ago in Beat
On The Player Now III
Introduction This is now a sporadic series of the music that I listen to while on my computer or listening to my record collection. This was the last one:
By Mike Singleton 💜 Mikeydred about a year ago in Beat
Andrew Dynamite Unveils New Album “Stardust”
London-based producer Andrew Dynamite is an artist who thrives on duality — the past and future, analog and digital, memory and imagination. His newly released album, Stardust (June 1, 2025), is a shimmering, synth-laden journey that channels the golden age of Japanese City Pop while pushing the boundaries of what electronic music can be in the modern era.
By mysoundMusicabout a year ago in Beat
Catching Up With DIY Musician I've Never Been Here Before
I caught up with September a.k.a I’ve Never Been Here Before after her recent long winter and beginning of spring spent touring. We first caught up in mid April, and then chatted again in early May.
By Onyx Oceanabout a year ago in Beat
Isabel (You Are My Mother)
In 2024 I wrote about 30+ lyrics for songs I would create using AI and digital tools. Somewhere within those 30+ the thought came to me that my mom deserves to be memorialized in song. She is an amazing person. Yes, I am biased but the lady truly is wonderful. She has done a lot of things to help others but first and foremost she has been one great mom. She and I have always had a very close relationship.
By Rick Henry Christopher about a year ago in Beat
Does Twelve Inches Satisfy You?
Introduction In the 1970s, the vinyl record industry faced a shortage due to the oil crisis of 1973, which led to increased costs for the raw materials used to produce vinyl records. This resulted in thinner, less durable records being produced and, in some cases, delays or cutbacks in new releases. The shortage also impacted the quality of records, with some labels opting for cheaper pressing materials to reduce costs.
By Mike Singleton 💜 Mikeydred about a year ago in Beat