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Featured Artists – Synths

Computer Magic’s Synths and Creative Process

Danz Johnson, aka Computer Magic, is by no means a tyro when it comes to navigating the music scene. In just 6 years, the Brooklyn-based synth-pop artist amassed 10+ releases, became something of a sensation in Japan, and shows no signs of stopping anytime soon. Her latest EP, Obscure But…Click on the title for more

Computer Magic’s Synths and Creative Process

The Landing’s Gear and Creative Process

Meditating about the universe is heavy stuff but, like much in life, you have the option of being consumed, or delighted by your surroundings. Brooklyn-based electronic artist, The Landing, does the latter. Producing synth-pop tracks that have their feet planted firmly on the ground, but their eyes to the sky,…Click on the title for more

The Landing’s Gear and Creative Process

Modular on the (NYC) roof, with Wandertalk

One of the cool things about organizing the Brooklyn Synth Expo is that we get to know some new, local, talented electronic artists. Enter Wandertalk, the project of NYC based synth-head Nick Kwas, who also enjoys shooting videos of electronic musicians playing their modular racks on a roof facing Manhattan - at dawn. This…Click on the title for more

Modular on the (NYC) roof, with Wandertalk

Lewis Del Mar’s Gear and Creative Process

LEWIS DEL MAR'S CRUCIAL GEAR: --------------------------------------- SP-404 SPD-SX --------------------------------------- After gracing (two thirds of) The Deli's 2016 SXSW issue's cover, Rockaway Beach, NY's experimental soul pop duo Lewis Del Mar had a pretty exciting year, culminating in the recent release of their self titled debut album, and the US and EU tour that follows it.…Click on the title for more

Lewis Del Mar’s Gear and Creative Process

Retail Space’s gear and creative process

Catchy but soulful, vintage but vogue, Retail Space is a Brooklyn-based duo dropping some highly dynamic music. In a scene that is getting increasingly weary of the neo-psych aesthetic, the band manages to masterfully package synth-y, psych pop vibes with a charming, indie-folk tinge that feels crisp instead of tired. The band, who…Click on the title for more

Retail Space’s gear and creative process

Yoke Lore and the creative process

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ly0tUzn6_Go Combing lush vocal harmonies and smart, dance-y, instrumental layers, Yoke Lore creates tunes that have the force of a formidable sonic front, but still manage to sound sincere. Though his tracks reflect a ready-for-airwaves sheen, there's nothing about the Brooklyn-based artist's music that seems rote, and his work is at once…Click on the title for more

Yoke Lore and the creative process

Arc Iris’ gear and creative process

Arc Iris was started by Jocie Adams (formerly of The Low Anthem) as a solo project in 2012 before enlisting the help of Zach Tenorio-Miller on keyboards and Ray Belli on drums, and in 2014 they released their genre bending debut that was influenced by everything from folk and country…Click on the title for more

Arc Iris’ gear and creative process

Half Waif’s gear and creative process

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Half Waif’s gear and creative process

Lavachild and her Synths

LAVACHILD is a NYC based synth pop project fronted by (very fashionable) singer songwriter/keyboardist Chantel De Lava, whose hypnotic presence charmed us at our 2015 B.E.A.F. fest. Older single "Want U To" went viral on the internet, and since then Chantel has been releasing promising new material on her Soundcloud profile, which should be soon gathered…Click on the title for more

Lavachild and her Synths

SOFI TUKKER’s synths and creative process

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SOFI TUKKER’s synths and creative process

Olga Bell’s synths and creative process

Born in Moscow and raised in Alaska, Olga Bell is a classically trained pianist, composer, producer and performer based in Brooklyn. Unafraid of venturing into unfamiliar sonic territories, her musical career could be interpreted as an effort to defy cliche'. That's how her latest album 'Tempo' can be portrayed, since it was composed…Click on the title for more

Olga Bell’s synths and creative process

Q&A with Kristin Kontrol (ex Dum Dum Girls) about embracing synths

Changes are often friends of inspiration: new experiences, new instruments, new influences, new collaborations, or even just a new approach, are all things that have the power to unleash renewed curiosity and creativity. The story of Kristin Kontrol's debut record X-Communicate can be seen (and heard) from this angle: after a great…Click on the title for more

Q&A with Kristin Kontrol (ex Dum Dum Girls) about embracing synths