Synthetic Dreams Podcast

Today’s fascinating episode features Austrian-Canadian electronic musician and producer,  Bill Leeb. Leeb started his musical career with legendary industrial band, Skinny Puppy, going on to form Front Line Assembly in 1986 and new-age ambient act, Delerium a year later. In 1997 Delerium scored a massive, world-wide hit with the track ‘Silence’ taken from their ninth studio album, ‘Karma’, which is one of my all-time favourite electronic albums of the 1990s. We discus his earliest musical memories and move to Canada from Austria at the age of 14, the recent Front Line Assembly tour with musical heroes, Gary Numan and Ministry and the recording of his first ever solo album, ‘Model Kollapse’, which came out  in September.   https://bill-leeb.com Follow Synthetic Dreams on ⁠Instagram⁠ Title music by Chris Ibbott If you are enjoying the podcast, and like what I do, please support Synthetic Dreams by buying a coffee. This will help towards the cost of making more shows - thank you! ⁠⁠https://buymeacoffee.com/syntheticdreams

Todays fascinating and fun interview features Dick Valentine, from American band, Electric Six joins me on the podcast today Electric Six, who formed in Detroit, Michigan back in 1996, are known for combining elements of garage rock, new wave and disco into their genre-defying sound As well as being part of Electric Six, Dick is also an author and we discuss the series of novels he has written.  Electric Six continue their UK tour this weekend and all next week, finishing their run of dates in sunny Brighton. Be sure to grab a ticket…

Today’s fascinating episode features multi-talented Scottish musician and composer, Christopher  Duncan who records music under the name C Duncan  His debut album ‘Architect’ was nominated for the 2015 Mercury Music Prize and since then, has gone on to release five critically acclaimed and well received albums.  Christopher, who’s music has features ion various TV shows, discuss’s the making of his forthcoming album ‘It’s Only A Love Song’, which comes out on Bella Union on January 24, 2025.  There are some truly great melodies on It’s Only A Love Song’ it’s a lush and dreamy record, full of wonderful layers and beautiful textures.  Sure to be one of the albums of 2025 https://www.cspaceduncan.com/ Follow Synthetic Dreams on Instagram Title music by Chris Ibbott If you are enjoying the podcast, and like what I do, please support Synthetic Dreams by buying a coffee. This will help towards the cost of making more shows - thank you! ⁠https://buymeacoffee.com/syntheticdreams

Today’s insightful episode  of Synthetic Dreams features Colombian singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and producer, Ela Minus Ela talks about the creative process and recording of her brilliant new album ‘DIA’ which comes out on January 17th via Domino records.  She also discusses her earliest musical roots and time playing drums in hardcore rock band, Ratón Perez. Her move to New York and first impressions of the city. Building synths and love of analog equipment and the album that got her hooked on electronic music.   https://elaminus.com/ https://www.dominomusic.com/artists/ela-minus Ela Minus - BROKEN (Official Video) Ela Minus - COMBAT (Official Video)