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Synthetic Villains @syntheticvillains.bsky.social · 1d

Can't possibly imagine why, but this scene from Easy Rider keeps coming to mind lately:

youtu.be/Gc11mJGre10?...

Freedom Speech Easy Rider

YouTube video by Beyond Context

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Synthetic Villains @syntheticvillains.bsky.social · 4d

Legend, thanks!

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Trevlad @trevlad.bsky.social · 5d

🎛️Trevors Virtual Cassette Library 125🎛️
Please drop a comment on the timeline of the Mixcloud show (if you have an account)
🎧 www.mixcloud.com/djsofabed/tr...
🎨
Neil Cowley Trio
@ikjoyce.bsky.social
Albin
HDRF @horrordwarf.bsky.social
@syntheticvillains.bsky.social
La Ponto Ensemblo
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Trevs Virtual Cassette Library 125

A 90-minute journey with a metaphysical flip at the halfway mark—perfect for a long walk, a mental wander, or a quiet moment alone with the universe. 💌 Want to be part of the transmission? Send your v...

www.mixcloud.com

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Trevlad @trevlad.bsky.social · 6d

I’m entering the world of compilations. I love promoting your music through my shows and as is my nature I’d like to do even more. So send material for the first outing. Info below.

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Synthetic Villains @syntheticvillains.bsky.social · 5d

Well Bandcamp has been somewhat squiffy today, but seems to be working again.

All DL albums are £3.

syntheticvillains.bandcamp.com

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Synthetic Villains @syntheticvillains.bsky.social · 5d

Many thanks 🙏

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Phantom Circuit @phantomcircuit.bsky.social · 5d

Phantom Circuit #452: Didn’t You Hear?

@syntheticvillains.bsky.social, Covolux (c/o @earthrid.bsky.social), @mvw-mikimososumi.bsky.social, Bill Leeb (c/o @shamelesspromotion.bsky.social), @crowslabyrinth.com, @sugaarpan.bsky.social, Talkdemonic (c/o @bathysphererecords.bsky.social) and many more.

Phantom Circuit #452: Didn’t You Hear?

From experimental ambient to avant-garde soundtracks to post-industrial, EBM and electro… and then all the way back again! First heard on BHR on Thursday, 2 October, 2025—which was the 17th anniversa...

www.mixcloud.com

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Birmingham 81 @birmingham81.bsky.social · 8d

Remembering Donny Hathaway on his birthday
youtu.be/WkfTLnE5Vtk?...

Donny Hathaway • “The Ghetto” • LIVE 1970

YouTube video by ReelinInTheYears66

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Gareth Jones Dandelion Radio @garethdandelion.bsky.social · 8d

Including music by:
@aureliovoltaire.bsky.social
BB Bomb (@damnablyrecords.bsky.social)
The Cords (@skepwax.bsky.social / @slumberlandrecords.com)
@fascinationsgc.bsky.social
@sparklejetsuk.bsky.social
@supergrasshq.bsky.social
@syntheticvillains.bsky.social

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Gareth Jones Dandelion Radio @garethdandelion.bsky.social · 8d

Hear my October @dandelionradio.bsky.social show with guest presenters Rex Broome & Christina Bulbenko from @bigstirrecords.bsky.social who introduce tracks from their new #Halloween compilation album released Oct 10th.

Listen right now on Mixcloud at www.mixcloud.com/DandelionRad...

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Kate Bosworth @darktrain.bsky.social · 10d

Good evening to you all!
The Dark Train is set to depart UFO Central [Warminster Community Radio] y Radio MINERVA at 2200 BST on Moonday evening. 🍄🍄🍄

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David Soulscorch @david-soulscorch.bsky.social · 15d

This morning I have mostly been listening to the radiophonic, library music vibes from @syntheticvillains.bsky.social #newmusic
Can't go wrong here my fellow #Musicsky types
👇
syntheticvillains.bandcamp.com/album/smoker...

Smoker's Children, by Synthetic Villains

30 track album

syntheticvillains.bandcamp.com

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Synthetic Villains @syntheticvillains.bsky.social · 14d

Many thanks indeed! 🙏

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Synthetic Villains @syntheticvillains.bsky.social · 19d

Thanks to Mark Ray and @louderthanwar.bsky.social for this cracking review:

"a great collection of electronica, creating a mood music soundtrack to drift away into the past with on a susurrus of sounds."

Synthetic Villains: Smoker’s Children - Album Review louderthanwar.com/synthetic-vi...

Synthetic Villains: Smoker’s Children - Album Review

Synthetic Villains : Smoker’s Children (Flood Of Sound Recordings) DL | ST Out now Synthetic Villains' ninth album delivers instrumental electronica that Synthetic Villains ninth album delivers instru...

louderthanwar.com

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Steve Erickson @callinamagician.bsky.social · 17d

My latest "Radio Not Radio" episode delves further into the past than usual, while also venturing into new music from Lebanon, Mexico, Ukraine, South Africa, Japan, Norway, Switzerland, Puerto Rico and France. Mixcloud link here: www.mixcloud.com/callinamagic...

9/21/2025 "Radio Not Radio"

"Radio Not Radio" heads deeper into fall with a wide-ranging set of old and new music from South Africa, Japan, Norway, France, Mexico, Lebanon, Switzerland and elsewhere!

www.mixcloud.com

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Synthetic Villains @syntheticvillains.bsky.social · 19d

Thanks to Mark Ray and @louderthanwar.bsky.social for this cracking review:

"a great collection of electronica, creating a mood music soundtrack to drift away into the past with on a susurrus of sounds."

Synthetic Villains: Smoker’s Children - Album Review louderthanwar.com/synthetic-vi...

Synthetic Villains: Smoker’s Children - Album Review

Synthetic Villains : Smoker’s Children (Flood Of Sound Recordings) DL | ST Out now Synthetic Villains' ninth album delivers instrumental electronica that Synthetic Villains ninth album delivers instru...

louderthanwar.com

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Urban Mutant @bleek.bsky.social · 23d

www.mixcloud.com/UrbanMutant/...

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Synthetic Villains @syntheticvillains.bsky.social · 25d

Massive thanks to @bobfischer.bsky.social for a chunky review of my latest effort including nuggets like: "peak melancholy", "endearingly eccentric", and "gurning plonks". Love it!

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Synthetic Villains @syntheticvillains.bsky.social · 25d

The latest @electronicsound.bsky.social mag arrived, featuring old favourites like the Space Lady and some cool new stuff to check out.

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Electronic Sound @electronicsound.bsky.social · 28d

NEW ISSUE OUT NOW! This month’s Electronic Sound cover stars are BRIAN ENO & BEATIE WOLFE and we’re bundling the magazine with a lush purple vinyl seven-inch featuring two gorgeous ENO & WOLFE ambient pieces, one of them a UK exclusive. Get your copy at electronicsound.squarespace.com/shop/magazine

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Synthetic Villains @syntheticvillains.bsky.social · Sep 7

Gorky's Zygotic Mynci's Barafundle, 1997.

Barafundle album from 1997 by Welsh band Gorky's Zygotic Mynci

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Urban Mutant @bleek.bsky.social · Sep 7

“Saturday on Urban Mutant, my own sloppy tribute to the legendary #BruceLoose.
Then it’s our regularly scheduled mutant sounds. 5-8 PM at hollowearthradio.org @khuh.bsky.social”
AND HERE’S THE PODCAST!

www.mixcloud.com/UrbanMutant/...

Site not found · DreamHost

The owner of this domain has not yet uploaded their website.

hollowearthradio.org

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Urban Mutant @bleek.bsky.social · Sep 6

Saturday on Urban Mutant, my own sloppy tribute to the legendary #BruceLoose.
Then it’s our regularly scheduled mutant sounds. 5-8 PM at hollowearthradio.org @khuh.bsky.social

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Synthetic Villains @syntheticvillains.bsky.social · Sep 5

Going to play catch-up now:

Space Is The Place Radio Show @spaceitpradio.bsky.social · Sep 5

The show from 04-09-25 now available on Mixcloud:

www.mixcloud.com/SpaceIsThePl...

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