Podcasts about synths

Guests Benn Jordan - video maker, researcher, musician Gaz Williams - Producer, bassplayer, music technologist Ty Unwin- media composer, producer, orchestrator   For preshow and Ad free version and much more: Patreon.com/sonicstate iZotope Cascadia -Discover intelligent delay without distraction. Reinforce your rhythms and create deep echoes, tight slapbacks, and creative textures – all while keeping instruments and vocals focused in the mix with easy, adaptive unmasking.     Komplete 15 bundles have everything you need to make the music that matters to you. With an unparalleled range of plugins designed to take your productions from start to finish, explore what's new in the latest version. 00:00:10 SHOW START 00:01:33 AD: SonicState Patreon 00:02:25 Coming Up 00:25:06 AD: iZotope Cascadia 00:26:59 Retro Rack From Kodamo 00:39:07 AD: Komplete 15 00:42:08 Tariffs Are Biting 00:50:20 Big OXI Update Where to Watch/Listen - We now stream the live show to Youtube Live, Twitch,  Facebook Live as well as at  Sonicstate.com/live every Weds at 4pm UK time- please do join in. Preshow available on Twitch. You can also download the audio version from RSS FEED 

Buckle up and take a neon-lit cruise through the most legendary cars of the 1980s! From the Ferrari Testarossa and Lamborghini Countach to the DeLorean and GNX, this high-octane anthem celebrates the turbocharged glory of the analog era. Synths, pop-rock punch, and cassette-era cool — this one's for the dreamers, collectors, and burnout kings of the golden automotive decade.

Soundrausch Radioshow – eine Reise zwischen Klang und Gefühl. Sanfte Bässe tragen dich durch fließende Melodien, während sich jede Note wie ein stiller Gedanke in die Nacht legt. Dieser Mix ist kein Lärm – er ist ein Rausch, der leise beginnt, aber tief geht. Hier tanzen Herzschläge im Takt, Emotionen fließen durch Synths, und Zeit verliert sich irgendwo zwischen Traum und Realität. Für alle, die Musik nicht nur hören, sondern fühlen.

Immersion consists of the husband and wife team of Colin Newman, who you may know from the veteran English rock band Wire, and Malka Spigel from the band Minimal Compact. And Nanocluster is the name of a series of collaborations between the Immersion and various guests (Laetitia Sadier, German post-rock duo Tarwater, electronic musicians Ulrich Schnauss and Scanner, and others.) Vol. 3 of Nanocluster features the NY-based ambient country band called SUSS. The veteran musicians of SUSS - Pat Irwin (the B-52s, Raybeats, 8 Eyed Spy), Bob Holmes (numun, Rubber Rodeo), and Jonathan Gregg (the Combine, the Linemen) - combine pedal steel, mandolin, national steel guitar, and other textures with electronics to create their wide open sonic landscapes, (Swim). Immersion and SUSS play music from their open-minded and atmospheric explorations, in-studio. Set list: 1. Khamsin 2. In The Far Away 3. State of Motion

PR' Mix Techno ist kein Soundtrack für den Sonnenaufgang

Music Not Diving is supported by AC55ID... head over to www.ac55id.com to check out the fastest growing electronic music marketplace, a central hub for music discovery, streaming and purchasing!--Watch the full video version of this episode over at youtube.com/@WeNotDivingWhat happens when you sign on to a label roster that contains The Arctic Monkeys, Jon Hopkins, and Hot Chip... and the drummer quits your band on the release day of the first single?This and other pertinent questions are answer on this week's episode. Lawrence Hart is still signed to Domino Records, but now as a solo artist whose debut album, Come In Out Of The Rain, will be released imminently. We also discuss his background as a jazz musician, travelling all over America with various bands in his formative years, and get into one of our favourite recurring questions on the show - the one about music theory in dance music. This is a good one! Check it out. --If you're into what we're doing here on the pod then you can support the show on Patreon! There are two tiers - "Solidarity" for $4 a month, which features the show without ads, regular bonus podcasts, and extra content. And "Musicality" which for a mere $10 a month gets you all the music we release on Hotflush and affiliate labels AND other music too, some of which never comes out anywhere else.You can also make a one-off donation to the podcast using a card, with Paypal, or your Ethereum wallet! Head over to scubaofficial.io/support.Plus there's also a private area for Patreon supporters in the Hotflush Discord Server... but anyone can join the conversation in the public channels.Listen to the music discussed on the show via the Music Not Diving Podcast Spotify playlist Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sie waren die Posterboys der New-Wave-Ära, MTV-Lieblinge und lieferten eine Menge Kulthits: Duran Duran. Von "Hungry Like the Wolf" über "The Reflex" bis zum Bond-Song "A View to a Kill" – Duran Duran hatten in den 80ern immense Erfolge gefeiert. Warum spielten Musikvideos (auch die anstößigen) eine entscheidende Rolle für ihren Erfolg? Wie wurde ihr ungewöhnlicher Sound zum weltweiten Phänomen? Und warum hatte ausgerechnet eine Kellnerin die Band zusammengebracht? Erzählen wir alles in dieser Folge. ++++++++++Song-Tipps zur Folge++++++++++ Girls on Film / Planet Earth / Anyone Out There / Night Boat / Rio / My Own Way / Hungry Like The Wolf / Save A Prayer / The Reflex / New Moon On Monday / Of Crime And Passion / Union Of The Snake / The Wild Boys / A View To Kill / Notorious / All She Wants Is / Ordinary World

Are humanoid robots destined to be helpful companions like R2-D2, unsettling replacements like the Synths from Humans, or something far more complex? In this episode of Redesigned, we dive deep into the rapidly advancing world of humanoid robotics and artificial intelligence.We explore the latest advancements from companies like Boston Dynamics, Figure AI, Tesla (Optimus), 1X, and Unitree, moving beyond the hype to see what these robots can actually do. We tackle the tough questions:◦Will robots take our jobs, automate industries, and reshape the economy?◦Can we overcome the eerie 'Uncanny Valley'?◦What are the ethical implications of AI consciousness and companion/sex robots?◦How close are we to the futures depicted in sci-fi like Humans, Ex Machina, and Black Mirror?Also in this episode:SkyReels: The revolutionary AI agent turning text prompts into full videos – democratizing filmmaking or disrupting Hollywood?Meta's Ad-Free UK Plan: Is a subscription model coming to Facebook & Instagram in the UK?Black Mirror Season 7: Get the scoop on the release date, trailer details, the USS Callister sequel, and the AI-heavy themes!Enjoyed the episode? Please hit follow so you don't miss an episode. You can also follow me on social media:Instagram: https://instagram.com/thecontentpro_Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thecontentproducerThreads: https://www.threads.net/@thecontentpro_ Want to work with me, be a guest or collab?Website: https://www.thecontentproducer.co.uk Email: andrew@thecontentproducer.co.uk

In this edition of SciFi TV Rewatch Rewind, we examine the AI search for self from Battlestar Galactica's Six to the Synths of Humans. Originally released July 13, 2018, Episode 257 explores one of science's most compelling dilemmas. 

In this episode of Seeing Them Live, host Charles Berman interviews Giuliana Funkhauser, a transdisciplinary artist known for her innovative blend of digital code and synthesized audio to create immersive art installations. Giuliana, based on the U.S. East Coast, completed her graduate studies at the San Francisco Art Institute, concentrating on art and technology, with a particular interest in sound synthesis. Besides her artistic endeavors, she teaches courses on data sonification and video game development. Her collaborative projects include working with musical artist Elizabeth Verosa and visual artist Alison Tannenhaus, performing excerpts from their EP '2021' in events such as the 2022 New England Synthesizer Festival. Additionally, Verosa and Funkhauser's track is featured in the Rewoven Transmissions collection, a remix of Cathode Raytube's works.Giuliana's shares how she got introduced to music and her unique concert experiences, ranging from middle school outings to witnessing legendary bands like Everclear, Judas Priest, and Iggy Pop. She recounts attending the Radio 104 Fest and vividly describes how Everclear was not her favorite but ended up being the main act she saw due to time restrictions. A humorous and memorable moment emerges from a misunderstanding that led to her attending a performance by Mono of Japan instead of the expected European band Mono, a life-changing encounter that profoundly influenced her musical tastesGiuliana also narrates her experiences at the Halloween Industrial Music Fest during Hurricane Sandy, where she saw numerous notable acts like Author & Punisher and Theologian in an incredibly intense, weather-challenged environment. Her story culminates in recounting the remarkable Sunn O show, a visceral and intense performance where the sheer power of the sound and visuals led to a memorable audience connection.Throughout the discussion, Giuliana elaborates on her creative process, revealing how she and her collaborators use data sonification and visual cues to guide their live performances and improvisations. Listeners are invited to explore Giuliana's work further on her website  gfunkhouser.com and through various platforms like Bandcamp that feature her recordings.BANDS: Animals, Author and Punisher, Big Brave, Bohemia, Butthole Surfers, Candlebox, Cathode Ray Tube, Cracker, David Linton, Dead Voices on Air, Dear Woman, Dishwalla, Everclear, Flock of Seagulls, Freeze Pop, Go Go's, Harpy, Iggy pop, Inkanti, Iron Maiden, Judas Priest, King Gizzard, Lady Purge, Local H, Lush, Mogwai, Mono, Otto von Schirach, Police, Semisonic, Snowbeasts, Stabbing Westward, Sunn, The Pretenders, Theologian, Tony the Floyd Dementia, Uriah HeepVENUES: Club X, Radio 104 Fest PATREON:https://www.patreon.com/SeeingThemLivePlease help us defer the cost of producing this podcast by making a donation on Patreon.WEBSITE:https://seeingthemlive.com/Visit the Seeing Them Live website for bonus materials including the show blog, resource links for concert buffs, photos, materials related to our episodes, and our Ticket Stub Museum.INSTAGRAM:https://www.instagram.com/seeingthemlive/FACEBOOK:https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61550090670708

Du möchtest den coolen Tape Stop Effekt in Cubase umsetzen? In diesem Video zeige ich dir 8 verschiedene Wege, wie du diesen beliebten Sound mit internen Mitteln von Cubase erzeugen kannst – ganz ohne zusätzliche Plugins! Außerdem stelle ich dir einige Drittanbieter-Plugins vor, mit denen du noch mehr Kontrolle über den Effekt bekommst. Egal, ob du den typischen Vinyl-Bremseffekt für Vocals, Beats oder Synths suchst – hier findest du die besten Techniken! YouTube: https://youtu.be/5rhMEIkX_34 Zum kostenlosen Cubase-Stammtisch anmelden: https://t314352df.emailsys1a.net/51/5885/b7d9bfeadc/subscribe/form.html?_g=1723224576 Wenn ich Dir helfen konnte, freue ich mich über einen virtuellen Kaffee ;-) https://ko-fi.com/timheinrich Orchestra Guide - Perfekte Orchester-Mockup-Balance: https://payhip.com/b/oRXKh Hier das Episoden-Archiv als PDF runterladen: https://www.sounth.de/media/podcast/sounTHcast.pdf Facebook-Gruppe: https://www.facebook.com/groups/309751689699537/ Fragen und Anregungen an sounthcast@sounth.de Website Tim Heinrich: https://sounth.de  

It was a pleasure to welcome Frodo (Guitars/Vox/Synths) & Craig (Bass/Vox/Synths) of Nomadic Rituals back onto the show. The three piece doom/sludge band along with Mark on drums are about to release their incredible fourth album titled 'Fust' via Cursed Monk Records. Myself and Danielle talk through each track with Frodo & Craig and get some great insights into the recording of one of the heaviest and down right gruesome releases of 2025. Recorded and Mixing by Niall Doran at Start Together Studio and mastering by Brad Boatright at Audioseige, Nomadic Rituals have left no stone unturned in perfecting this level of doom-ridden sludge for the listener to choke on! Check out the links below and buy 'FUST'. https://www.nomadicrituals.co.uk/ https://cursedmonk.bandcamp.com/album/fust

Chris Harms of Lord of the Lost is dropped his solo album "1980" Friday 2/7 and his new single "Lunamor" is a total vibe!

Valentino Vivace lud das Salzhaus letzten Samstag in die Discoteca Vivace ein. Discoteca Vivace heisst sein zweites Album und das ausverkaufte Konzert war eine explodierende Energiebombe bestehend aus heissen Synths, dröhnenden Bässen, einem energiegeladenen Valentino, einer ebenso energiegeladenen Live Band und einem begeistertem Publikum. Ich hatte zuvor noch die Möglichkeit Valentino mit einigen Fragen zu löchern und konnte somit schon mal herausfinden, dass das kommende Vinyl leider nicht Pink wird :( Produziert von Charida Bänziger

   It is that time of year once again when the National Association of Music Merchants comes to Anahiem. Tons of Artists from around the globe all come together in one space tosee what the Industry has in store for us. Some may be there for Violins and Guitars, Others may be there the Synths and DAWs, While still more may even be there for the Screamo. Yeah that's an actual reason on the NAMM Form. As for our Community we unite as DJs to check out all the Brands that we use on a daily basis, and hopefully find some thing new to cut it up on! Being that NAMM is a whos who from every corner of the Earth, the Lost Tone Pros take this oppertunity to throw their yearly Scratch Battle dubbed The NAMM INVITATIONAL. Hand selecting the best scratchers from country's including Canada, Poland, Japan, Morocco, Europe, and of course across the USA the Lost Tone Pros deliver a Battle that you definitly don't want to miss. We had the chance to sit down many of the competitors like Dan One, Straps, Skull, Madd Maxx, Reflekshin, Mr.Vibe, L.Hundo, and More. We also got a chance to talk with good friends like Kodak Visuals, Lady X, and 69 Beats. To cap off the show after his Showcase we had a sit down with 7x World Champion Vekked. As a Bonus we added an interview from last years invitational that we had with DJ EASE and FLIP FLOP. It's truely an honor to be in the presence of so much dope talent at one time, if you ever have to chance to make it to one of LTP's Battles or Sessions you better pull, and always remember to Scratch Responsibly. Be on the look out for the Full Battle Video on Swiftstyles YouTube Channel, and make sure to follow @LostTonePros on all of thier socials. While you are at it give us a follow @Tables_4_Two and you'll know exactly when another event is going down!

Skelly, Shiro, and the "Hot Takes" horde got to spend a night with Miami Nights 1984 on the latest episode of the show! A veritable pathfinder of the outrun synthwave music scene, Michael has been recognized as one of the forefathers of the synthwave resurgence and has been involved with numerous high profile projects such as remixing acts like Gotye and Gunship, being featured in Rolling Stone, and sharing a lineup with John Carpenter on the "Rise of the Synths" documentary soundtrack. Our two hours with Miami Nights 1984 blazed by as we discussed things like his enormous hardware collection, his experiences with Gotye and Rolling Stone, and of course the story behind how he coined the genre name "outrun".   "Hot Takes" is a safe space for all opinions! Join the conversation at https://linktr.ee/hottakesvapor

An open source security project forks in response to license changes (and an echo of how we've been here before), car hacking via spectacularly insecure web apps, hacking a synth via spectacularly cool MIDI messages, cookie parsing problems, the RANsacked paper of 100+ LTE/5G vulns found from fuzzing, and more! Show Notes: https://securityweekly.com/asw-315

An open source security project forks in response to license changes (and an echo of how we've been here before), car hacking via spectacularly insecure web apps, hacking a synth via spectacularly cool MIDI messages, cookie parsing problems, the RANsacked paper of 100+ LTE/5G vulns found from fuzzing, and more! Show Notes: https://securityweekly.com/asw-315

We had an amazing chat with Casey Neill about his latest release "Time Zero Land," sequencing the album, and something music fans should never do! Portland, Oregon-based songwriter Casey Neill talks about time zero land  (released July 26th on Fluff & Gravy Records). This album follows last fall's Casey Neill & the Norway Rats' Sending Up Flares, and includes two outtakes from those band sessions. Neill engineered the rest at his home studio and plays the lion's share of the instruments. It's a dreamy affair with sonic homages to Elliott Smith, Nick Drake, Sade, the acoustic side of Rust Never Sleeps, and the Brit-folk pioneered by Bert Jansch, Richard Thompson, and June Tabor. One of the things people often say about the Norway Rats is how their music defies easy genre categorization and while Sending Up Flares leans into the fruits of that collaboration, time zero land embraces the influences and craft songwriting that has been at the core of Neill's work.  A prolific songwriter and road warrior since the late 1990s, Americana and Scots/Irish-folk influences have often underscored his songwriting. Sending Up Flares hints at a European influence too, with songs that channel everything from the cinematic sweep of golden-era U2 to the dark, complex alt-rock of PJ Harvey. If time zero land is intimate and largely acoustic, then Sending Up Flares is broad, eclectic, and every bit as explosive as its title. A four-piece string section (Bizarre Star, arranged by Kyleen King) adds a symphonic punch to “How Beautiful Am I?,” the album's tribute to Marianne Faithfull. Synths, stacked vocal harmonies, and burbling electronics run throughout “Fall Into Forever,” bringing to life the song's bizarre storyline involving a Tokyo typhoon, Dante's Paradiso, and pop star Britney Spears. Together, these 11 songs shine new light on a band who, after more than a dozen years together, have arrived somewhere singular and startlingly unique.  Check him out here:  Website: caseyneill.com IG: casey_neill FB: Casey Neill

Nell'episodio di oggi vi presento Federico Chiesa, in arte Oora. Un ragazzo toscano che vive di musica, vive della sua passione a Berlino. Interessantissima la chiacchierata che abbiamo fatto, con spunti interessanti per tutti gli appassionati di sintesi e molte curiosità sul suo canale Youtube. Seguitelo!!Youtube: OoraMusicIG: @ooramusicwww.ooramusic.com

Oliver Johnson, the synthesizer maestro better known as Dorian Concept, graces our latest episode with tales of musical evolution from "failed jazz artist" to electronic music luminary. Renowned for his collaborations with Thundercat, MF Doom and Flying Lotus, Johnson opens up about his unorthodox journey and the creative philosophies that guide him. We journey through the making of his latest EP, "Music from a Room Full of Synths," recorded at the Swiss Museum for Electronic Music Instruments, where jazz, funk, and hip-hop merge with club sounds.Another topic that came up was on how Dorian navigates artistic identity and societal expectations, revealing how personal experiences can forge a path to authenticity. From childhood piano lessons that prioritized play over pressure, to encountering musical influences that shaped his tastes.If you like what I'm doing with Lost and Sound, please like, rate, review or subscribe to the show on your podcast app of choice – it really does help."Music for a Room Full of Synths” is out now, check it out here. Follow me on Instagram at PaulhanfordLost and Sound is sponsored by Audio-TechnicaMy BBC World Service radio documentary “The man who smuggled punk rock across the Berlin Wall” is available now on BBC Sounds. Click here to listen.My book, Coming To Berlin: Global Journeys Into An Electronic Music And Club Culturet Capital is out now on Velocity Press. Click here to find out more. Lost and Sound title music by Thomas Giddins

Guests Gaz Williams - Producer, bassplayer, music technologist Rich Hilton - Nile Rodgers Studio guy, keyboards for Chic Youtube Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-JFeOOYa3JY For preshow and Ad free version and much more: Patreon.com/sonicstate iZotope Cascadia -Discover intelligent delay without distraction. Reinforce your rhythms and create deep echoes, tight slapbacks, and creative textures – all while keeping instruments and vocals focused in the mix with easy, adaptive unmasking. Save an extra 10% on any software purchase with the code SONIC10 at checkout.   Save 50% on NI Cyber Monday Sales: Komplete 15 bundles have everything you need to make the music that matters to you. With an unparalleled range of plugins designed to take your productions from start to finish, explore what's new in the latest version. And exclusively for listeners of Sonic TALK, take 10% off your software purchase at Native-Instruments.com with the  code SONIC10. Some restrictions apply. 00:00:13 SHOW START 00:02:15 AD: SonicState Patreon 00:08:46 Icy Synths For Winter 00:16:27 AD: iZotope Cascadia 00:17:42 JHS Respond to Pricing Questions 00:26:32 Carrot Audio adapter 00:32:38 Erica Synths Steampipe is now Available 00:45:23 AD: N.I. Cyber Sale! 00:46:30 Behringer Wave Where to Watch/Listen - We now stream the live show to Youtube Live, Twitch,  Facebook Live as well as at  Sonicstate.com/live every Weds at 4pm UK time- please do join in. Preshow available on Twitch. You can also download the audio version from RSS FEED 

Guests Gaz Williams - Producer, bassplayer, music technologist Yoad Nevo - producer, mix engineer Waves Developer Paulee Bow Magical Synth Adventurer Youtube Video Version: https://youtube.com/watch?v=q_rfQXRtRY4 For preshow and Ad free version and much more: Patreon.com/sonicstate   iZotope Plasma  - Give your tracks exactly what they need, exactly where and when they need it. Unlike traditional saturators that apply a static effect, Plasma's groundbreaking Flux Saturation technology analyzes your sound and applies dynamic processing, adding precise warmth, depth, and character to bring out the best in your mixes and masters. Save an extra 10% on any software purchase with the code SONIC10 at checkout. Whether you're crafting goosebump-inducing scores, deep dancefloor grooves, chart-topping hooks, or pushing boundaries with experimental sounds, Komplete 15 bundles have everything you need to make the music that matters to you. With an unparalleled range of plugins designed to take your productions from start to finish, explore what's new in the latest version. And exclusively for listeners of Sonic TALK, take 10% off your software purchase at Native-Instruments.com with the  code SONIC10. Some restrictions apply. Where to Watch/Listen - We now stream the live show to Youtube Live, Twitch,  Facebook Live as well as at  Sonicstate.com/live every Weds at 4pm UK time- please do join in. Preshow available on Twitch. You can also download the audio version from RSS FEED 

What's up, dudes? It's a Siouxsie and the Banshees Christmas, as Rikki Meece from the Sleigh Bells and Mistletoe Podcast and I break down two songs from goth rock band! Yep, it's “Israel” v ”Il Est Né Le Divin Enfant” in the Thunderdome! We talk the band's catalogue, their Christmas music, their look and sound, and definitely their lyrics! In other words, we get into it all! Two songs enter, one song leaves!"Israel" was released as a stand-alone single in between the albums Kaleidoscope (1980) and Juju (1981) on November 28, 1980 by record label Polydor. While touring in Europe in autumn 1980, the band wanted to write a Christmas song to be released on time for December of that year. They composed it on the road, which was quite unusual for them. It was the first time that Siouxsie Sioux and Steven Severin composed a single with guitarist John McGeoch and drummer Budgie. The song was co-produced by Nigel Gray: it prominently featured a 30 singer Welsh choir on backing vocals. It soon became a classic of their repertoire and was regularly performed during encores at each of their tours.Subsequently, “Il Est Né Le Divin Enfant” was released as B-side to “Melt” on November 26, 1982. The tune for this carol can be found in R. Grosjean's Airs des noêl lorrain (1862), where it is called 'Ancien air de chasse', and it is indeed the case that an old Normandy hunting tune 'Tête bizarde', though in 6/8, is melodically very similar. The Shorter New Oxford Book of Carols editors postulated that the tune is an 18th century composition in a rustic style. The text of this carol was first published in Dom G. Legeay's Noêls anciens (1875-6). Most Common translation is from Edward Bliss Reed from 1930.Synths? Check. ‘80s Goth videos? Yup. 19th century carol with a quasi-canon? Definitely! So put on your makeup, grab your mic, and sing along with this post-punk goth episode! It's a Siouxsie and the Banshees Christmas!Sleigh Bells and MistletoeFB: @Sleigh Bells & Mistletoe PodcastTwitter: @BellsSleighIG: @bellssleighchristmasGive us a buzz! Send a text, dudes!Check us out on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Totally Rad Christmas Mall & Arcade, Teepublic.com, or TotallyRadChristmas.com! Later, dudes!

WISCONSIN MUSIC PODCAST  WMP Linktree: https://linktr.ee/WI_Music_Podcast  AMPLFYING WISCONSIN MUSIC  Episode 165 Nate Wycoff - SOULKEEPER

30 years ago, Jamiroquai's *Space Cowboy* landed and took us all on a cosmic journey through funky basslines and intergalactic grooves. Now, it's time to buckle up again because *The Funk Assassin* is here to take this classic to a whole new dimension!

Tom talks about past and future live performances. Also, more Coil references...be sure to check out these artists instagrams as well as any bandcamp/music releases they have. Thank you Zach @energy_runner on instagram again for the opportunity to play at Neptune Room.Follow Patrick on @modularonthemall on instagram as well as @pobnrg and listen to that beautiful voice talk about latin words in his videos for noise engineering @noiseeng on instagram.Thank you Ryan @nullphiinfinity for the support and as always check out his podcast The Rat's Nest Podcast

Welcome in for part two of our celentennial celebration! We return with more mailbag questions and more generalized malarkey. We dig into everything from our favorite memories on the pod to what our cult would look like if we were to start one to what kind of matching tattoos we would get.We also talk Darth Maul, Earth Wind & Fire, as well as the concept of hard cuddling. We also answer quite possibly the most important question ever asked by anyone ever… And that of course is: which Sex & the City gal do you most indentify with?!All apologies on the delay of the episode release... Real life happened to all four of us, so there will be some changes to the Pit in the future, but regular episodes will come back in January 2025. Til then, we'll have some content trickle in. Love y'all.Something About You - Araless (Vinyl Release)EtsyPatreonLinktreefind us on twitter:@nostalgiapit@madshroommc@thehashtronaut@aralessInstagram:@ruining_your.childhood@feral_williams@aralessbmn@madshroommc@strangeloopanimation

Pedals are not just for guitars. Here Paul White connects his extensive pedal collection to a modular synth system, effectively using the pedals as additional modules and suggesting some creative ways of setting up and combining them to create a range of sounds for different applications.(00:00) - Introduction (01:05) - Connecting Your Pedals (01:54) - Using A Delay Or Reverb (04:12) - Adding Some Overdrive (05:01) - Adding Effects With Pitch Shift (06:00) - Using Chorus To Thicken A Sound (06:51) - Tremolo And Vibrato (07:17) - Phasers And Flangers (08:33) - Adding An Envelope Filter (09:44) - Creating Textures With Granular Delay (10:49) - Ring Modulator Effects (12:15) - Combining Effects (14:56) - Adding In An Arpeggiator (15:46) - Creating A Softer Sound Chapters00:00 - Introduction00:42 - Connecting Your Pedals01:31 - Using A Delay Or Reverb03:49 - Adding Some Overdrive04:38 - Adding Effects With Pitch Shift05:37 - Using Chorus To Thicken A Sound06:28 - Tremolo And Vibrato06:54 - Phasers And Flangers08:10 - Adding An Envelope Filter09:21 - Creating Textures With Granular Delay10:26 - Ring Modulator Effects11:52 - Combining Effects 14:33 - Adding In An Arpeggiator15:23 - Creating A Softer Sound#StrymonCloudburstPaul White BiogPaul White initially trained in electronics at The Royal Radar Establishment in Malvern then went on to work with Malvern Instruments, a company specialising in laser analysis equipment, before moving into technical writing. He joined the Sound On Sound team in 1991 where he became Editor In Chief, a position he held for many years before recently becoming Executive Editor. Paul has written more than 20 recording and music technology textbooks, the latest being The Producer's Manual.Having established his own multitrack home studio in the 1980s he's worked with many notable names including Bert Jansch and Gordon Giltrap. He's played in various bands over the years and currently collaborates with Malvern musician Mark Soden, under the name of Cydonia Collective. Paul still performs live claiming that as he has suffered for his music he doesn't see why everyone else shouldn't too!http://www.cydoniacollective.co.uk/Catch more shows on our other podcast channels: https://www.soundonsound.com/sos-podcasts

Steven Vass is the author of "Let the Music Play: How R&B Fell in Love with 80s Synths." It's the overlooked story of how R&B, disco and funk were transformed by the explosion of music tech in the era of ghetto blasters and Ronald Reagan. It traces how pioneers like Stevie Wonder and Herbie Hancock inspired a new generation of black musicians and producers to reinvent music with a whole new set of rules.00:00 - Introduction07:10 - Interview: Steven VassSubscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@1980snowFollow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/1980snow.Become a patron at www.patreon.com/1980snowEmail us at will@1980snow.com or kat@1980snow.com.Get your copy of "Let the Music Play here.

Recorded before a live Facebook (and YouTube) audience, Will, Kat and Jon question whether a parody film could be successful today. But first they discuss current 1980s news including:00:00 - Introduction3:50 - Announcements* Listen to our chat with Steven Vass about "Let the Music Play: How R&B Fell in Love with 80s Synths." Get the book here.* Get The dB's iconic 1981 debut album "Stands for Decibels" here.10:00 - Andrew McCarthy was a "dick" to Jon Cryer17:30 - Gen Z wants their mommy (on a job interview)25:30 - The 80s-inspired Dungeons and Dragons companion book. Get on the invite list here.31:45 - Duran Duran's Rio has been identified38:50 - Is Josh Gad writing Spaceballs 2?47:20 - Could a parody succeed today?01:04:00 - Wrap-Up and Thank YouSubscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@1980snowFollow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/1980snow.Become a patron at www.patreon.com/1980snowEmail us at will@1980snow.com or kat@1980snow.com.

As Season Six draws to a close, Kirk opens up the Strong Songs mailbag to answer a bunch of listener questions on topics ranging from Diablo's use of lydian to what he means when he talks about "transcribing."REFERENCED/DISCUSSED:"Tristram" by Matt Uelman from Diablo, 1997"Blast Inc. (feat. Jorgen Munkeby)" by Haunted Shores from Viscera, 2015"One Down, One Up" by John Coltrane from New Thing at Newport, 1965"Heart of Glass" by Debbie Harry and Chris Stein as recorded by Miley Cyrus in 2020"Respect" by Otis Redding recorded by Aretha Franklin, 1967"All The Things You Are" by Jerome Kern, lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II, 1939, and also recorded by the Brad Mehldau Trio in 1999"Reminiscing" by Little River Band from Sleeper Catcher, 1978"Flute Loop" by The Beastie Boys from Ill Communication, 1994"Flute Thing" by The Blues Project from Projections, 1966"Dream is Collapsing" and "Dream Within a Dream" by Hans Zimmer from Inception, 2010"Concerto for Flute & Orchestra No. 1 in G Major, I. 313: I. Allegro Maestoso," feat. Sir James Galway"Kid Charlemagne" by Steely Dan feat. Larry Carlton from The Royal Scam, 1976"St. Thomas" by Sonny Rollins from Saxophone Colossus, 1956"Supercell" by King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard from PetroDragonic Apocalypse; or, Dawn of Eternal Night: An Annihilation of Planet Earth and the Beginning of Merciless Damnation , 2023"Morph" by twenty one pilots from Trench, 2018"Summertime" by DJ Jazzy Jeff and the Fresh Prince from Homebase, 1991"Summer Love" by Kool and the Gang from Light of Worlds, 1974"Nuthin' but a 'G' Thang' by Dr. Dre feat. Snoop Dogg from The Chronic, 1992Doctor Mix explains how to get the "Summer Madness" sound on an ARP 2600"Ironside" by Quincy Jones as featured in the Kill Bill soundtrack, 2003"Symphony No. 5 in D Minor, Op. 47: IV. Allegro non troppo" by Dimitri Shostakovich as recorded by the Berlin Philharmonic, 1987"Time" by Pink Floyd from The Dark Side of the Moon, 1973"Shit Talk" by Sufjan Stevens from Javelin, 2023OUTRO SOLOIST: Evan IllouzEvan is a clinical psychologist in Brooklyn, NY, who's been playing since he was in high school, about 20 years ago. ----LINKS-----SUPPORT STRONG SONGS!Paypal | Patreon.com/StrongsongsMERCH STOREstore.strongsongspodcast.comSOCIAL MEDIAIG: @Kirk_Hamilton | Threads: @Kirk_HamiltonNEWSLETTERnewsletter.kirkhamilton.comJOIN THE DISCORDhttps://discord.gg/GCvKqAM8SmSTRONG SONGS PLAYLISTSSpotify | Apple Music | YouTube MusicSHOW ARTTom Deja, Bossman Graphics--------------------MAY 2024 WHOLE-NOTE PATRONSRobyn MetcalfeBrian TempletCesarBob TuckerCorpus FriskyBen BarronCatherine WarnerDamon WhiteKaya WoodallJay SwartzMiriam JoySEAN D WINNIERushDaniel Hannon-BarryChristopher MillerJamie WhiteChristopher McConnellDavid MascettiJoe LaskaKen HirshJezMelanie AndrichJenness GardnerPaul DelaneyDave SharpeSami SamhuriJeremy DawsonAccessViolationAndre BremerDave FloreyMAY 2024 HALF-NOTE PATRONSDanielle KrizMichael YorkClint McElroyMordok's Vape PenInmar GivoniMichael SingerMerv AdrianJoe GalloLauren KnottsDave KolasHenry MindlinMonica St. AngeloStephen WolkwitzSuzanneRand LeShayMaxeric spMatthew JonesThomasAnthony MentzJames McMurryEthan LaserBrian Johan PeterChris RemoMatt SchoenthalAaron WilsonDent EarlCarlos LernerMisty HaisfieldAbraham BenrubiChris KotarbaCallum WebbLynda MacNeilDick MorganBen SteinSusan GreenGrettir AsmundarsonSean MurphyAlan BroughRandal VegterGo Birds!Robert Granatdave malloyNick GallowayHeather Jjohn halpinPeter HardingDavidJohn BaumanMartín SalíasStu BakerSteve MartinoDr Arthur A GrayCarolinaGary PierceMatt BaxterLuigi BocciaE Margaret WartonCharles McGeeCatherine ClauseEthan BaumanKenIsWearingAHatJordan BlockAaron WadeJeff UlmDavid FutterJamieDeebsPortland Eye CareCarrie SchneiderRichard SneddonDoreen CarlsonDavid McDarbyWendy GilchristElliot RosenLisa TurnerPaul WayperBruno GaetaKenneth JungAdam StofskyZak RemerRishi SahayJeffrey BeanJason ReitmanAilie FraserRob TsukNATALIE MISTILISJosh SingerAmy Lynn ThornsenAdam WKelli BrockingtonVictoria Yumino caposselaSteve PaquinDavid JoskeBernard KhooRobert HeuerDavid NoahGeraldine ButlerMadeleine MaderJason PrattAbbie BergDoug BelewDermot CrowleyAchint SrivastavaRyan RairighMichael BermanLinda DuffyBonnie PrinsenLiz SegerEoin de BurcaKevin PotterM Shane BordersDallas HockleyJason GerryNell MorseNathan GouwensLauren ReayEric PrestemonCookies250Damian BradyAngela LivingstoneDiane HughesMichael CasnerLowell MeyerStephen TsoneffJoshua HillGeoff GoldenPascal RuegerRandy SouzaClare HolbertonDiane TurnerTom ColemanDhu WikMel DEric HelmJonathan DanielsMichael FlahertyCaro Fieldmichael bochnerNaomi WatsonDavid CushmanAlexanderChris KGavin DoigSam FennTanner MortonAJ SchusterJennifer BushDavid StroudBrad CallahanAmanda FurlottiAndrew BakerAndrew FairL.B. MorseBill ThorntonBrian AmoebasBrett DouvilleJeffrey OlsonMatt BetzelNate from KalamazooMelanie StiversRichard TollerAlexander PolsonEarl LozadaJustin McElroyArjun SharmaJames JohnsonKevin MorrellColin Hodo

Stefan Rives - Mystindia Sofa Beats SOFABEATS125 1. Stefan Rives - Mystindia (Original Mix) Mystindia - The third chapter by Stefan Rives is a playful and amusing journey into the chillgressive wonder world. Synths speak alien languages and jam with the ancient world amidst percussive vocals. Stefan surprises once again; we can't wait to hear this on the dance floor and experience the mystindian magic.

This is the first episode of a different kind of project I'm attempting on my podcast after returning from a long long podcasting break. In this episode I'd like to talk about Fallout 4, specifically Synths and exploring the question of whether they are alive. Are they conscious beings or just tools? Lifeless creations and imitations of humans, or a brand new kind of life? I set up the story and eventually work my way to the question of consciousness and soul. Sit back and I hope you enjoy! My youtube channel is- Hunter Salazar My facebook is- facebook.com/hunter.salazar

Guests Matt Hodson (MATTHS) artist, performer, educator Paulee Bow Magical Synth Adventurer Richard Nicol founder and product designer Pittsburgh Modular Youtube video version: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ni-dQDu92XE For preshow and Ad free version and much more: Patreon.com/sonicstate Trash has a whole new take on mangling and transforming your sound. Have a blast bringing out the color and chaos in your tracks with over 600 distortion types and impulse responses. Or, roll the dice to explore new, unexpected directions. Escape reality and discover the beauty of imperfection with Trash. Save and extra 10% on any software purchase with the code SONIC10 at checkout. Spark your creativity with Guitar Rig 7 Pro - an inspiration suite filled with sought-after guitar and bass amp simulators, studio effects, and pedals. Get instant flavor with over 100 new rack presets, or mix and match modules to sculpt your own tones. Add analog warmth with four new lo-fi components, perfect for adding texture to any track. And exclusively for listeners of Sonic TALK, take 10% off your software purchase at Native-Instruments.com with the  code SONIC10. Some restrictions apply. 00:00:16 SHOW START 00:01:38 AD: Sonicstate PATREON 00:09:40 Superbooth 00:27:59 AD Izotope Trash 00:29:42 800 Synths 00:49:17 AD: Native Instruments Guitar Rig Pro 00:50:16 Never too Old for Techno   Where to Watch/Listen - We now stream the live show to Youtube Live, Twitch,  Facebook Live as well as at  Sonicstate.com/live every Weds at 4pm UK time- please do join in. Preshow available on Twitch. You can also download the audio version from RSS FEED 

"The composition is made up of samples cut from the original field recordings. These samples were: Voices, gears, doors, announcements etc. These samples have been mangled in sequencers, wavesynths and any other gear they could be put in.  Synths were added to taste." Paris metro line 3 reimagined by Simon Woods. 

   Welcome back Pauper fam! This week Cameron, Thomas, and Hippo take a deep look into the card  Experimental Synthesizer. Synthesizer was first printed in Kamigawa Neon Dynasty and quickly became a format staple creating new archtypes. The crew will exam the play patterns of this card, what types of decks it lends itself too, and how to get the must bang out of your own Synths. Hope you enjoy! P.S. Shout out to Hippo for the sick synth noises. Any questions for us? Email them to commongroundmtgpod@gmail.comFollow Cameron, Thomas, and James on twitter https://twitter.com/CamPlaysMagichttps://twitter.com/ThomasDoesALothttps://twitter.com/Hippo_1124 

Tom creates some big sounds with his large case and multiple voices. 

Label Mate FCC dropped his new EP 'Somewhere Boy' last week, we're sitting down with him, discussing his release and looking at some of his sound design techniques. Plus Limitations are the key to creativity... how? Also Spotify released a new Loud and Clear report... Is it good news for Indie musicians, or something much worse? Join our positive space on the internet to talk gear, music production and more: https://discord.gg/sRKAmRg4Gb Check out "Somewhere Boy" by FCC Help Support the Channel: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/audionautic Thanks to our Patrons who support what we do: Audionauts: Abby, Bendu, David Svrjcek, Josh Wittman, Paul Ledbrook, Matt Donatelli and Stephen Setzepfandt, MARO Lars Haur - Audionaut Producer Jonathan Goode - Audionaut Producer Join the conversation:

Ross goes borderline punisher on Steve Moore about all things John Carpenter, Tangerine Dream, Goblin, and of-course the newest album from ZOMBI: "Direct Inject". Keyboardist and bassplayer Steve Moore came through to talk all things film scores, got nerdy on synths, and how touring has evolved over the decades for bands like Goblin and his band ZOMBI. ZOMBI's latest album is available now on all platforms via Relapse Records, scope their bandcamp page for everything you need. If you want early access to these episodes (+ the extended version of this episode), head over to the Rigs of Dad Patreon Page where you can also hear more unedited, ad-free interviews with previous guests, patreon exclusives, and beyond! PLUS early access to other episodes.  Rad things: If you are in a band and are looking to cut shortcuts in developing a website, no company can help you more than SUPERTAPE.com.  It is the easiest way to streamline your entire online presence from merch sales to video, press, and beyond... ALL done with only a few clicks.   Big shout out to the homies at www.shearrevival.com Take care of yourself.  Look good, smell good, and feel good.  Treat your body and neighbor's nose with love using Shear Revival!  Use the code CLEANTONE10 to get 10% off your next order!   Huge loves to the incredible Sacha Dunable from Dunable Guitars.  The guys is building the absolute BEST axes in the game and I am a firm believer that EVERYONE needs to own one.  Check out www.dunableguitars.com if you need some real tone in your life. Much love to the fine folks at Custom District Pedalboards for allowing me to pack the heaviest tones on the lightest boards.  Get yours over at www.customdistrictpedalboards.com Do you have a ton of guitars?  Does the show not go on unless you have at least three guitars with you?  Then you need to check out Quantum Industries.  These dudes are putting out true tanks of guitar cases.  Check out https://www.quantumindustries.jp/ BE SURE to enter ROD10 for a discount on your order!!!

Choo choo! Yaatri kripya dhyaan dein… Mumbai ki Maed in India Ladies special will be releasing a new episode every week in March, with women who inspire us in all the right ways. Agle station ki tayyaari rakhein.   Opening this season is **drumroll** hip hop artist, singer, and metal vocalist: Pratika. She spills the beans about her days growling into a mic when she was barely a teenager for her brother's band Chronic Phobia, finding her safe place among metalheads, we even talk about Astrobiology and the Search for Extraterrestrial Life, as well as how her music channels a powerful feminine rage.   Song List (Audio): Ever Wondered (02:06 to 05:46) Growing Up (17:25 to 21:12)  Same Mistake (43:28 - 47:15) Follow Pratika: Instagram  Twitter   Accompanying artists Roop Thomas on Bass Reinhardt Dias on Acoustic guitar Pritesh Prabhune (PrabhuNeigh) on Synths, Tracks, Percussion Shishir Tao on Drums   Come be our friend: Facebook @maedinindia Instagram @maedinindia Twitter @maedinindia   CREDITS: Host: Mae Twitter: @maebemaebe Instagram: @maemariyam Producer: Shaun Fanthome, Sean D'mello, Ruchi Sawardekar  Content & Social Media Manager: Meghna Gulati Sound Editing & Additional Engineering by: Lakshman Parsuram Video Editing by: Jishnu Guha Artwork Design by Alika Gupta Episode Mixed & Mastered by: Kartik Kulkarni Music Mixed by: Harsh Karmakar Music Mix Supervision: Ashyar Balsara & Jehangir Jehangir Recorded at Island City Studios

Music's secret weapon, Ben Chisholm, joins Ross to talk in depth about the new Chelsea Wolfe album, "She Reaches Out to She", his work on the synth throne, behind the board, with other bands like The Armed, Jaye Jayle, and his collabs with bands like Cave-In and Converge. You can hear all of Ben's beauty and noise now, whereve you listen to music, and LIVE on any of the tour stops near you. simply head over to chelseawolfe.com   If you are just a casual listener, an intermediate engineer, or a full blown synth-dork, you will love this conversation with one of the industry's hardest working dudes. If you want early access to these episodes (+ the extended version of this episode), head over to the Rigs of Dad Patreon Page where you can also hear more unedited, ad-free interviews with previous guests, patreon exclusives, and beyond! PLUS early access to other episodes.  Ross put out an album under the name COGENTS. Its was produced by none other than Ben Chisholm and it's available wherever you listen to music.  Rad things: If you are in a band and are looking to cut shortcuts in developing a website, no company can help you more than SUPERTAPE.com.  It is the easiest way to streamline your entire online presence from merch sales to video, press, and beyond... ALL done with only a few clicks.   Big shout out to the homies at www.shearrevival.com Take care of yourself.  Look good, smell good, and feel good.  Treat your body and neighbor's nose with love using Shear Revival!  Use the code CLEANTONE10 to get 10% off your next order!   Huge loves to the incredible Sacha Dunable from Dunable Guitars.  The guys is building the absolute BEST axes in the game and I am a firm believer that EVERYONE needs to own one.  Check out www.dunableguitars.com if you need some real tone in your life. Much love to the fine folks at Custom District Pedalboards for allowing me to pack the heaviest tones on the lightest boards.  Get yours over at www.customdistrictpedalboards.com Do you have a ton of guitars?  Does the show not go on unless you have at least three guitars with you?  Then you need to check out Quantum Industries.  These dudes are putting out true tanks of guitar cases.  Check out https://www.quantumindustries.jp/ BE SURE to enter ROD10 for a discount on your order!!!

Join Dmitri on an exploration through the evolving landscape of modern synthesizers at the Buchla & Friends event held in downtown LA last month. From the innovative offerings of the Buchla Easel to Noise Engineering, Elektron, 1010 Music and the Star Wars vibe of Soma Laboratory's Terra,  there was a lot to take in. It truly felt like a fusion of a craft fair and makerspace community, and we had a blast. The Music Tectonics podcast goes beneath the surface of the music industry to explore how technology is changing the way business gets done. Visit musictectonics.com to find shownotes and a transcript for this episode, and find us on LinkedIn, Twitter, and Instagram. Let us know what you think!

Podcast Overview: Dot & Will discuss London Grammar, keeping their sound over the past 10 years, being touring artists & becoming a DJ. Who is Dot Major: Dot Major, best known for being a Pianist and Percussionist famous for his work in the British pop trio London Grammar, known for hits like the multiplatinum “Strong,” which took home an Ivor Novello Award for Best Song Musically and Lyrically in 2014. His band's music has been featured in ad campaigns for brands like Sony and Dior. Major has embarked on a solo career in electronic music and released his first track, titled Bear on 15 February 2023. If you would like to join my community to carry on with all of these discussions please sign up to the link here: http://willclarke.club/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sonny Digital interview ProducerGrind Podcast # 141 We discuss new Dolores Son album, the price of clearing samples, advice to producers, favorite plugins & synths for making beats in FL Studio & MPC.

Introducing the Band:Your hosts Scot Bertram (@ScotBertram) and Jeff Blehar (@EsotericCD) are joined by guest Eric Kohn. Eric is the Director of Marketing & Communications at the Acton Institute. Check him out on Twitter at @iEricKohn.Eric's Music Pick: Huey Lewis & the NewsDo you believe in miracles? Yes! After years of lobbying, Jeff has proven that anyone will fold, given enough time and pressure. Here is the Huey Lewis & the News episode of Political Beats.Those of you with us for a while will know that the band is a favorite of Scot's while Jeff previously has taken any opportunity to vow never to cover Huey and the boys on the show. Well, recently he had a change of heart (Track One, Picture This) and we wasted no time in finding a guest. Did we end up talking for three hours about Huey Lewis & the News? Of course we did. Did we change Jeff's mind? Listen and find out.Scot's love of the band started at a young age, and much of his knowledge of the early story of the band's history comes from a mass-market paperback that he still has to this day. Huey Lewis & the News: A Biography is a 142-page chronicle of the rise of the band and its origins on the San Francisco music scene. It's out of print, obviously, but check your local used bookstore for a copy.Huey Lewis & the News essentially was the merger of two big local Bay area bands -- Clover and Soundhole. Huey and keyboardist Sean Hopper played in the former, while drummer Bill Gibson, saxophonist/guitarist Johnny Colla, and bassist Mario Cipollina in the latter. Clover (sans Huey) were perhaps best known for being Elvis Costello's back-up band on My Aim Is True. The band then picked up a 21-year-old kid in 1979, Chris Hayes, to play lead guitar and were off. The next year, 1980, brought the little-noticed self-titled debut. Here's the thing: It's quite good! This album, and the early sound of the band, is the commercial follow-through on the wonderful music made by the pub rock artists of the U.K. This record is heavier on Mario's bass than later entries, but those trademark backing vocals are there from the start. It didn't sell. At all. The next album would be make or break. Huey's face alone is on the cover. Harmonies are tighter. Little did they know they had an ace in the hole: a song written by Mutt Lange. "Do You Believe in Love" would explode to #7 on the charts. The band had a hit. A follow-up would be tougher. Three other singles from Picture This failed to break #36, though one, “Workin' for a Livin',” has endured as a blue-collar anthem.The band went back to work with a taste of success and a thirst for more. The mission for the next album was simple: every song a hit. Easy, right? With Sports, they pretty much pulled it off. You know virtually every song on this album, including “I Want a New Drug,” “The Heart of Rock and Roll,” “If This Is It,” and more. There was no thematic goal other than producing hits. Synths, drum machines, massive hooks -- whatever it took. Outside writers? Sure! A strength of the band was taking other's material and making it sound like their own, as they did on “Heart and Soul” and “Walking On a Thin Line.”Sports was a monster. Massive headlining tours followed. Two major projects before the next album would drop. First, Huey would take a lead vocal spot in "We Are the World,” filling in for Prince. Second, some work on a little film called Back to the Future and the band's first #1 hit in “The Power of Love.”Huey Lewis & the News is on top of the world. But 1986 is approaching and a new album is due soon. One problem: No one hears a single. One of the engineers calls up Chris Hayes at home and says, "Chris, we need a hit.""Stuck With You" was what he came up with, and it was the lead single for Fore!, which would also hit #1 & sell 3 million+ copies. That said, Fore! is a bit of an odd duck. Fully half the songs were from outside writers, including the album's other #1 single, “Jacob's Ladder” (written by the Hornsby brothers)Next? Well, whatever the band wanted. And what they wanted was not necessarily commercial in nature. A socially conscious effort full of eclectic musical themes, Small World. As far as I've read, the band loves this album. They got to stretch their legs as musicians. They had earned the right to make a project of their choosing. The record-buying public was not impressed. Small World barely scraped 1 million units in sales.  The band did have one last bullet to fire at the charts. “Perfect World,” a song written by Alex Call, a former Clover bandmate of Huey and Sean, hit #3 and clearly sits aside their best.Afterward, the band had some well-earned time off. In the time span, though, the rock world was changing quickly. Huey & company dropped the weirdness of the last album and returned to the blueprint -- rock, R&B, a love song, and a tune by Mutt Lange. All on Hard At Play. There would not be another album of new material for ten years. Four Chords and Several Years Ago, an album of 50s-era covers, came in 1994.Plan B, an album of new material, arrived in 2001, followed by Soulsville, a Stax covers album, and finally 2020's Weather. The last record was released following Huey's diagnosis of Ménière's disease, an inner-ear disorder, which means he can no longer hear music frequencies or hold vocal pitches. The result is no touring and no more new music from the band. It's sometimes hard to hear Huey Lewis & the News on the radio. Living on that weird line between rock and pop in the 1980s means there's not a great format for those songs now. It's a catalog well worth further inspection, though. You won't regret spending three hours with us and the band.