Delighted and truly honoured to be joined by Cosey Fanni Tutti on the podcast this week. Cosey talks about the making of her brilliant new solo album, '2t2" which comes out this Friday, 13th June. We also discuss the early days of Throbbing Gristle, music technology and her excellent books 'Art Sex Music’ published in 2017 and ‘Re-Sisters’, which came out in 2022.
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EP129: Steve Queralt
Delighted to be joined by multi-talented musician, Steve Queralt on the podcast today Steve, best known as the bass player of the influential shoegaze band Ride, talks to me about the writing and recording of his first ever solo album, 'Swallow' which comes out next Friday, June 13, on Sonic Cathedral 'Swallow', which is already one of my favourite albums of 2025, features beautiful guest vocals from Emma Anderson (Lush) and Verity Susman (Electrelane).For more information or to pre-order the album, visit: https://stevequeralt.bandcamp.com/album/swallowSteve Queralt feat. Emma Anderson - Lonely Town (Official Video)Synthetic Dreams is presented and produced by Scott ZverblisFollow Synthetic Dreams on InstagramFollow Synthetic Dreams on ThreadsFollow Synthetic Dreams on Twitter / XSynthetic Dreams title music by Chris IbbottIf you can, please support the Synthetic Dreams Podcast by buying a coffee https://buymeacoffee.com/syntheticdreams
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EP128: Sea Fever
Today’s episode features New Order’s Tom Chapman and singer Iwan Gronow (Haven, Johnny Marr's band) who discuss the making of Sea Fever’s brilliant new album ‘Surface Sound’, which follows the band’s critically acclaimed debut, ‘Folding Lines’. The five-piece, Manchester based band, which also features Phil Cunningham (New Order) vocalist, Beth Cassidy (Section 25) and drummer, Elliot Barlow, formed in 2019.‘Surface Sound’ is out now via Stockport-based indie label Cosmic Glue. In August, the band will be doing a couple of acoustic in-stores at the following record shops: Tuesday 5th August at Banquet Records, London and Crash Records, Leeds on Wednesday 6th August 2025. Synthetic Dreams is presented and produced by Scott ZverblisFollow Synthetic Dreams on InstagramFollow Synthetic Dreams on ThreadsFollow Synthetic Dreams on Twitter / XSynthetic Dreams title music by Chris IbbottIf you can, please support the Synthetic Dreams Podcast by buying a coffee https://buymeacoffee.com/syntheticdreams
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EP127: Fay Milton (Goddess)
Delighted to be joined by multi-talented musician, Fay Milton on the podcast this week.Best known as the drummer of English rock band, Savages, Fay spoke to me about her latest album, ‘Goddess’, a collaborative project, featuring female and non-binary musicians, including fellow Savages bandmate, Ayse Hassan and Elena Tora.With it’s unique sonic landscape of different musical styles, it's an album that really pushes the boundaries of traditional musical structures.'Goddes' is released this Friday via the always excellent Bella Union record label.We also talk about her time in Savages, who were nominated for a Mercury Award for both their debut and second album, Plus, we discuss Music Declares Emergency, an environmental pressure group that Fay co-founded back in 2019.https://bellaunion.com/pages/goddessGoddess 'Shadows' ff Ex:ReSynthetic Dreams is presented and produced by Scott ZverblisFollow Synthetic Dreams on InstagramFollow Synthetic Dreams on ThreadsFollow Synthetic Dreams on Twitter / XSynthetic Dreams title music by Chris IbbottIf you can, please support the Synthetic Dreams Podcast by buying a coffee https://buymeacoffee.com/syntheticdreams
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EP126: Rebekka Karijord
Today’s episode features Stockholm- based multi-instrumentalist and composer, Rebekka Karijord Originally from Norway, Rebekka has released seven solo albums, as well as scoring music for over 30 films, including ‘All the Old Knives’, an American Spy thriller staring Chris Pine and Thandiwe Newton and Nathan Grossman’s documentary, ‘I Am Greta’ about the climate change activist, Greta Thunberg In 2023, she teamed up with The National’s Aaron and Bryce Dessner for the Complete Mountain Almanac album.We discuss the making of her most ambitious album to date, The Bell Tower’, which features Grammy-winning vocal band Roomful of Teeth. Rebekka built a digital sample machine, featuring samples of her own voice, as well as the voices of the American vocal ensemble, which she skilfully manipulated to create the basis for its unique and beautiful sound. ‘The Bell Tower’ is a beautiful album, which is worth checking out, as well as her other solo releases and soundtrack work, which are available to listen to and purchase on Rebekka’s Bandcamp page: https://rebekkakarijord.bandcamp.comhttps://rebekkakarijord.com
Hosted by Scott Zverblis, Synthetic Dreams is a podcast series featuring relaxed, in-depth interviews with artists from different genres and backgrounds to discuss their music, career and what keeps them inspired.
The show started back in 2021 and guests so far have included, Vince Clarke, Paul Hartnol (Orbital) Neil Barnes (Leftfield) Alex Paterson (The Orb) Graham Massey (808 State) Boris Blank (Yello) Sonic Boom (Spaceman 3) Daniel Miller (Mute Records) Mark Mothersbaugh (Devo) Andy McCluskey (OMD) John Grant, Clem Burke (Blondie) and legendary producer Youth.
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