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Synthetic Dreams Podcast

Synthetic Dreams Podcast

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

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00:30:00

Ivan Doroschuk (Men Without Hats)

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2025/01/28

Today's fascinating episode features Ivan Doroschuk from new wave, synth-pop band, Men Without Hats. The group formed in Montreal back in 1977, during the height of punk and Ivan talks about some of the punk bands he saw live, along with acts that came a few years before then, groups like Pink Floyd and Roxy Music. The group went on to support Roxy on their Avalon tour world tour in 1982. Ivan also talks openly about fame and the enormous success the band achieved following the release of ‘The

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00:36:50

Tim Blake

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2025/01/14

Today’s episode of Synthetic Dreams features a conversation with synthesist, vocalist, and composer, Tim Blake. Tim, who currently lives in the Poitou region of France, was part of, what many fans consider to be the classic line-up of Gong, which spawned the “Radio Gnome Trilogy” He was also a member one my my all-time favourite groups, Hawkwind, from 1979-1980. Joining them again from 2008-2015, and on a number of occasions since. He has also released several critically acclaimed solo albums and

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00:37:49

hackedepicciotto

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2025/01/07

The first Synthetic Dreams episode of 2025 features a conversation with Berlin-based electronic and avant garde duo, Alexander Hacke and Danielle de Picciotto, who record music under the name hackedepicciotto.Alexander is a founding member of the hugely influential experimental group, Einstürzende Neubauten, who he joined back in 1980 at the age of just 15 Danielle, an American-born artist, musician and filmmaker met Alexander in 1987 shortly after arriving in Berlin, the couple who first started

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00:48:01

Able Noise

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2025/01/06

Delighted to be joined on the podcast today by experimental guitar and drum duo, George Knegtel and Alex Andropoulos, who record music under the name, Able Noise. The duo, who are based between The Hague, in the Netherlands and Athens, Greece, formed Able Noise back in 2017 after meeting at The Royal Academy of Arts. We discuss the recording of their latest album ‘High Tide’, which was released in November, 2024, via London label World of Echo. We also talk about their earliest musical influences,

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00:39:19

Jaguar Skills pt 1

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2024/12/12

Today’s fascinating episode features DJ, producer and musician, Mathew Carter, who performs and records music under the name Jaguar Skills As well as putting out hundreds of drum and bass mixtapes through various radio stations, Jaguar Skills, who started his DJ career back in 2002, has released four studio albums. We discuss, amongst other things, the recording of his latest album‘Disco Galactico’ which was released back in May. It’s one of my favourite records of 2024 - a wonderful mix of funk,

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00:36:31

Bill Leeb (Front Line Assembly)

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2024/12/03

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

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00:31:10

Dick Valentine (Electric Six)

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2024/11/29

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

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00:27:32

C Duncan

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2024/11/26

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

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00:36:23

Ela Minus

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2024/11/19

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

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00:34:30

Clark

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2024/11/05

Today's fascinating episode of Synthetic Dreams features multi-talented musician, Christopher Stephen Clark, who records and performs electronic music under the moniker, Clark. Clark has also written and produced music for television, films and video games. His records have been released by Warp Records, Deutsche Gramophon and his own record label, Throttle Records. We discuss creativity, the running of his record label and the making of his latest album, ‘In Camera, which came out in

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00:40:26

Betty Boo

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2024/10/28

Todays fascinating episode of Synthetic Dreams features a conversation with British singer, rapper and songwriter, Alison Clarkson, better known as Betty Boo.Alison, who has acquired many strings to her bow, started her music career as a rapper in hip-hop group She Rockers back in the late 80s. They supported big named hip-hop acts like Public Enemy. Then in the early 90s Alison creative the moniker Betty Boo and became a massive pop phenomenon, enjoying huge chart success’s and winning a Brit

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00:33:16

Robin Guthrie

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2024/10/22

This weeks episode of Synthetic Dreams features Scottish musician, Robin Guthrie, one of the co-founders of the legendary band, The Cocteau Twins, who are arguably one of the most influential bands of all-time. Guthrie, who was Cocteau’s principal songwriter, guitarist, bassist and keyboardist, has released several collaborative albums with the acclaimed ambient composer and pianist, the late Harold Budd, as well as production work for a number of artists, including The Gun Club, Edwin Collins, Lush

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00:44:06

Nonpareils

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2024/10/17

My guest this week is multi-talented musician, Aaron Hemphill, who records music under the name, Nonpareils. We discuss he recording of his second album as Nonpareils, 'Rhetoric and Terror', which is out now via Mute records. It's a brilliant record, one of my favourite releases of 2024. Aaron, who co-founded the band Liars, also talks about the creative process and inspiration behind this record, his earliest musical passions and what it was like living in New York in the early 2000s, being part of

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00:47:33

Steve Hillage

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2024/10/08

Delighted to be joined by multi-talented musician, Steve Hillage on the Synthetic Dreams podcast this week Hillage is an Insanely prolific musician, so there was a lot to cram in, but we mange to cover all manner of things, including the early Canterbury music scene, which Steve was a big part of. Meeting Daevid Allen and joining psychedelic rock band, Gong. Steve was in the classic line up of the group, appearing on three of their most successful and best-known records, including the utterly

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00:31:00

Thomas Dolby

Synthetic Dreams Podcast ·

2024/10/01

This very special book club edition of the Synthetic Dreams podcast features an interview with Thomas Dolby, who discusses his debut novel. 'Prevailing Wind', which was published back in April, via Archway Publishing.Thomas Dolby, of course, needs little introduction, especially to fans of electronic music. He’s a true legend, a master of sound and technology. It was great to speak to him in-length about ‘Prevailing Wind’, which I very much enjoyed reading this summer. The story, set in 1913,

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00:54:07

John Grant

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2024/09/24

The 100 episode of Synthetic Dreams features the fascinating and super talented American electronic musician and songwriter, John Grant. We talk about his forthcoming book ‘The Illustrated Lyrics’, which features lyrics from his previous albums, along with his own wonderful photography. The book is rereleased on 3rd October. We also discuss the making of his latest album ‘The Art of the Lie’, one of my favourite albums of 2024, as well as his love of comedy and British humour. John’s UK tour

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00:29:16

Graham Crabb (PWEI)

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2024/09/17

Graham Crabb from Pop Will Eat Itself joins me on the podcast this week. Graham discusses the early days of PWEI, playing iconic music show Top Of The Pops and his memories of touring with legendary hip-hop act, Run-DMC and Nine Inch Nails. The group, who formed back in 1986, still features much of the original line up. PWEI were way ahead of the curve, when they first burst into the scene, fusing punk rock guitars with hip-hop samples and electronic beats. Some great stories In this one

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00:32:22

Kathy Sledge

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2024/09/12

Truly thrilled and honoured to be joined by Kathy Sledge from legendary group, Sister Sledge on the Synthetic Dreams podcast this week. Formed in the early 70’s, the group, which featured Kathy Sledge and her sisters Debbie, Joni and Kim, achieved massive, world-wide success during the height of Disco in 1979. Their breakthrough album "We Are Family' peaked at number three on the American Billboard charts and included the hit singles ‘We Are Family’ and ‘He’s The Greatest Dancer’, both of

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00:38:46

Jonathan Donahue (Mercury Rev)

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2024/08/19

Jonathan Donahue from Mercury Rev joins me on the podcast his week to talk about the making of the band’s wonderful new album, ‘Born Horses’ which comes out on September 6th via the always excellent Bella Union label. This is one of Mercy Rev’s best albums to date, a real joy to listen to. So many wonderful musical styles and textures. From the hazy sax on opening track ‘Mood Swings’ to the pulsating rhythm that drives, ‘There’s Always Been A Bird In Me’, which closes the record I really can’t

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00:31:24

K-Klass

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2024/08/08

My guest this week is Paul Roberts from Electronic group, K-KlassK-Klass, who formed in Manchester back in 1991, enjoyed great success in the mid 90s, scoring five top 40 hits on the UK singles chart. After 36 years, group are still going strong, regularly performing live and DJing at various festivals and club nights. We discuss the making of K-Klass' biggest hit "Rhythm Is A Mystery”. Legendary Manchester nightclub, The Haçienda, where the guys met and what it was like recording music in

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