In our return and first episode of 2025, We proudly present S.P.H.E.R.E.S. In this episode Eric talks to SPHERES about his deep history in the NYC and Toronto electronic music scenes. His background and influences. His progression into the synthwave scene. Where his Name comes from and his debut album coming out on Stratford Ct.
Additional thoughts from SPHERES post interview
"Thinking more about our conversation in regards to how people come up with ideas, how some wait for inspiration to hit them. I kinda get that, but to me that's an avoidant method to come up with inspiration. I think the best way to get inspired is to be working on music often until something clicks that inspires you (while also searching for inspiration - it's everywhere). I've been trying to motivate some of my friends who say they are having trouble, and even told them that not everything they make is going to be a keeper - I throw away a ton of demos, but it's part of the process - noodling around until something sparks. But if you're not actively in your DAW or working on music, then people can't be making those sparks happen in my Opinion, and their output becomes way more random."
"I think a big part of it has to do with neuro-divergence in artists, a lot of us are neuro-divergent. A ton of us suffer from A.D.H.D., and a big part of having that comes with task initiation issues and avoidance. I used to have that problem but then realized it goes away when you just start doing the thing, creating momentum/inertia, then the ideas start flowing."
If you enjoyed the interview with this artist and would like to learn more about them. You can find their music on all streaming platforms and through their socials. But we highly recommend you supporting them through their Bandcamp page
Bandcamp - https://spheres-synth.bandcamp.com/
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/spheresmusic/?hl=en
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21 March 2025, 9:38 am
1 hour 9 minutes
Airglow
In this weeks episode Eric interviews John AKA Airglow. They sit down and discuss the upcoming 10 year anniversary of his debut album "Memory Bank" John discusses how the album came to be, the process and creative intent behind the album. They reflect on the impact of the album and the emerging Datawave scene. John also discusses the difficulty of following up a beloved album and what the future holds for him creatively.
If you enjoyed the interview with this artist and would like to learn more about them. You can find their music on all streaming platforms and through their socials. But we highly recommend you supporting them through their Bandcamp page
Bandcamp - https://airglow-strat.bandcamp.com/album/airglow-memory-bank
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1 November 2023, 12:00 pm
1 hour 16 minutes
Delimitr
This week we have rising Datawave artist Delimitr on the show to talk about his music, his background and how he landed in the Datawave genre. We spend talking about the allure of the genre and whats makes it so exciting. We speculate what the future holds and the hope it becomes a properly recognized genre unto itself.
This episode contains the Delimitr songs:
Evalurate
Handshake
Keepalive
Retrotransmission
Sysex
Used with express permission from Delimitr.
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Bandcamp - https://delimitr.bandcamp.com/
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26 April 2023, 5:25 am
1 hour 5 minutes
Makeup and Vanity Set x Sferro Wavefinder
This week we sit down with Makeup and Vanity set and Sferro to talk about their new Datawave album "Wavefinder" We chat about the amusing genesis of the album. The process of creating it, what influences were involved. We chat about the genre of Datawave. All of the amazing people involved in the making of the record and of course their main projects outside of this album. They chat about what else is to come from them over the course of this year. Including other vinyl releases.
Wavefinder will be released through Stratford Ct. records on 4/7/23
If you enjoyed the interview with this artist and would like to learn more about them. You can find their music on all streaming platforms and through their socials. But we highly recommend you supporting them through their Bandcamp page
Makeup and Vanity Set-
Bandcamp - https://makeupandvanityset.bandcamp.com
Twitter - https://twitter.com/vanityset
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/makeupandvanityset
Sferro-
Bandcamp - https://sferro.bandcamp.com
Twitter - https://twitter.com/gfr_sferro
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/hds_sferro
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29 March 2023, 6:01 pm
1 hour 10 minutes
Eagle Eyed Tiger
We are extremely proud to present this interview. EET has been at the top pf our list for a long time and we have been working on this for literal years. EET explores many textures and sounds, combining accoustic, vocal and synth elements into something truly unique in the chillsynth spectrum of music. To call EET chillsynth is a disservice to his ability and vision. Each album exploring a different theme and feeling. from abstract to the literal. Smile For the Camera was album of the year for us when it came out. Since then he has only continued to grow and surprise us.
This week we interview electronic artist Eagle Eyed Tiger. The ever changing and genre exploring artist sits down and talks about how he started the project, where his name comes from (you can probably guess) The struggles and work that goes into being an indy artist. His musical background and upcoming releases for 2023.
If you enjoyed the interview with this artist and would like to learn more about them. You can find their music on all streaming platforms and through their socials. But we highly recommend you supporting them through their Bandcamp page
Bandcamp - https://eagleeyedtiger.bandcamp.com
Twitter - https://twitter.com/eagle_eyedtiger
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/eagleeyedtiger
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22 February 2023, 2:33 am
1 hour 3 minutes
Small Black
This week we have Josh from Small Black on and we chat about whats been going on with him over the last few years. The progression of Small Black over the years. How Josh archives all of their music. how songs can take a long time to develop. Releasing music as an indy group. Touring, inspirations and a lot more.
If you enjoyed the interview with this artist and would like to learn more about them. You can find their music on all streaming platforms and through their socials. But we highly recommend you supporting them through their Bandcamp page
Bandcamp - https://smallblack.bandcamp.com/
Twitter - https://twitter.com/SmallBlk
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8 February 2023, 1:00 pm
1 hour 48 minutes
Vehlinggo
Aaron AKA Vehlinggo joins us to give a Minnesota goodbye to 2022. As a fellow native we talk about everything other than the actual topic and then spend a little time on music that grabbed our attention this year. Aaron also gives us the history of Vehlinggo, how he got into this scene. He talks about his hopes for the future and of course we talk about Mecha Maiko.
If you enjoyed the interview and would like to learn more about them. You can find their their socials below.
www. https://vehlinggo.com/
Bandcamp - https://vehlinggopresents.bandcamp.com/album/vehlinggo-presents-5-years
Twitter - https://twitter.com/vehlinggo
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/vehlinggo
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14 December 2022, 1:00 pm
1 hour 11 minutes
Decisive Koala
After years of trying we finally have Chillsynth artist Decisive Koala on to talk about his new album "Polarity" coming out on 11/25/22 on Stratford Ct. We talk about how the album came about, the origins of his name. The creative process. DK talks about his influences and how he got into making chillsynth and his early use of the program Oxy to make music.
If you enjoyed the interview with this artist and would like to learn more about them. You can find their music on all streaming platforms and through their socials. But we highly recommend you supporting them through their Bandcamp page
Bandcamp - https://decisivekoala.bandcamp.com
Twitter - https://twitter.com/DecisiveKoala
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/decisive_koala
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23 November 2022, 1:00 pm
1 hour 14 minutes
HEALTH
In this weeks episode we have Johnny Famiglietti of HEALTH on the show to discuss the nature of fame and how it's changed in the modern era. He also talks about his journey into music from being a nerdy kid to moving to L.A. trying to get into the film world then working his way into the local scene to where he met up with future band mates. we also discuss a bit about Elden Ring.
If you enjoyed the interview with this artist and would like to learn more about them. You can find their music on all streaming platforms and through their socials. But we highly recommend you supporting them through their Bandcamp page
Bandcamp - https://youwillloveeachother.bandcamp.com/
Twitter - https://twitter.com/_health_
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/_health_/?hl=en
Johnny AKA Death Minis solo
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/death_minus/
Twitter - https://twitter.com/death_minus
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29 September 2022, 1:45 pm
1 hour 3 minutes
Electronic Gems
In this episode Dan of Electronic Gems sits down with Eric. They talk about the origins of Electronic Gems. How EG has evolved over the years. The power and responsibility of curating music. They discuss what's in the future of EG and where Dan would like to see the Chill synth scene go. They contemplate physical releases for EG and gives props to those who do the hard work.
If you enjoyed the interview with this artist and would like to learn more about them. You can find their music on all streaming platforms and through their socials. But we highly recommend you supporting them through their Bandcamp page
YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPzWlhG7QM56Y8MYB3qMVnQ
Bandcamp - https://electronic-gems.bandcamp.com/
Twitter - https://twitter.com/Electronic_Gems
Soundcloud - https://soundcloud.com/electronicgems
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/electronicgems/?hl=en
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14 September 2022, 12:00 pm
1 hour 37 minutes
Plastik Boxes
In this episode Kiel is back and we interview Greg of Plastik Boxes. We have a lovely chat about about his musical influences such as, Hall and Oates, Aha, Depeche Mode, and more. Gregs love of vintage VHS videos. The starts of Plastik Boxes, performing live. How he writes songs and we get a little silly. We really enjoyed ourselves.
We have cut 4 songs into this episode 2 from each of their albums
Head Nurse and Wind Storm from Late Bloom
My Enemy and Heart and Soul from Moments
Songs used with Explicit permission from Plastik Boxes
If you enjoyed the interview with this artist and would like to learn more about them. You can find their music on all streaming platforms and through their socials. But we highly recommend you supporting them through their Bandcamp page
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Twitter - https://mobile.twitter.com/plastikboxes
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