Karl Magi
synthwriter80s.bsky.social
Karl Magi
@synthwriter80s.bsky.social
Freelance writer/blogger, poet, photographer, art lover, foodie, video game music addict, synth head.
Greetings #synthfam! Take a look at my @absynth.space review of Arkavoid’s “Aestheryia” which travels through skillfully woven soundscapes. Review here: www.absynth.space/articles/arkavoid-aesthyria
#synthwave #retrowave #vaporwave #retrowave #synth #guitar #electronicmusic
Arkavoid - Aesthyria — ABSYNTH
by Karl Magi Overall Album Impressions Arkavoid’s “Aestheryia” travels through complex, skillfully woven sonic landscapes, moving across various styles of synthesized music, from pounding synthw...
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January 2, 2026 at 9:53 PM
Happy 2026 #synthfam! I am sending a massive wave of positive joy your way! I hope you all go from strength to strength. I look forward to sharing the journey with all of you!
#newyear #positivevibes
January 1, 2026 at 6:48 PM
Greetings #synthfam! Take a look at my review of LAU & Leo Golo’s “Out Of Time” which reflects a relationship that’s running down the timer. Review here: www.absynth.space/articles/synth-single-review-out-of-time-by-leo-golo-amp-lau
#outoftime #newmusic #synthpop #retrowave
Synth Single Review: “Out Of Time” by Leo Golo & LAU — ABSYNTH
by Karl Magi Leo Golo & LAU’s “Out Of Time” reflects a relationship that’s running down the timer. The song begins with a ticking clock and Leo Golo's gliding, resonant voice carrying a surging v...
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December 30, 2025 at 10:06 PM
Hey #synthfam! I just wanted to thank you for the opportunity to review all of your fantastic music and share in the sense of community you foster. Happy holidays and I’m looking forward to the wonderful music awaiting in 2026!
#synthwave #retrowave #outrun #synthpop #80s #christmas #happyholidays
December 19, 2025 at 7:10 PM
Hello #synthfam! Here's my review of Electrobite’s “Last Christmas (Wham cover)” which captures the classic sounds of the original with a new verve. Review here: www.absynth.space/articles/synth-single-review-last-christmas-wham-cover-by-electrobite
#retrowave #synthwave #christmas #coversong
Synth Single Review: “Last Christmas (Wham cover)” by Electrobite — ABSYNTH
by Karl Magi Electrobite’s “Last Christmas (Wham cover)” captures the classic sounds of the original with a new verve. The cover begins with solidly driving bass and merrily jingling bells as rich sy...
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December 18, 2025 at 3:57 PM
Hey #synthfam! Here’s my take on jacket.’s “It Finds Us All” which captures the heart of pain and how we come to deal with it. Review here: www.absynth.space/articles/synth-single-review-it-finds-us-all-by-jacket
#darkambient #electronicmusic #ambientmusic
Synth Single Review: “It Finds Us All” by jacket. — ABSYNTH
by Karl Magi jacket.’s “It Finds Us All” captures the heart of pain and how we come to deal with it in caressing tones. The track starts as diaphanous sounds tremble out into open space with a tentat...
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December 18, 2025 at 3:55 PM
Hello #synthfam! Here's my review of Violet Sky’s “The Sky’s The Limit” which is alive and full of joy in a way that current mainstream music simply can’t replicate for me. Review here: www.absynth.space/articles/violet-sky-the-skys-the-limit
#80smusic #80s #synthpop #retro #synth
Violet Sky - The Sky’s The Limit — ABSYNTH
Review by Karl Magi Overall Album Impressions Violet Sky’s “The Sky’s The Limit” is the kind of collaboration I absolutely love. The way in which she’s worked together with Dave Bravo to resurre...
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December 12, 2025 at 7:45 PM
Greetings #synthfam! Take a look at my review of The Lightning Kids’ “Love on the Edge of Desire” explores the complicated emotions that fill our lives. Review here: www.absynth.space/articles/the-lightning-kids-love-on-the-edge-of-desire
#synthwave #80smusic #80s #retrowave
The Lightning Kids - Love on the Edge of Desire — ABSYNTH
Review by Karl Magi Overall Album Impressions The Lightning Kids’ “Love on the Edge of Desire” creates a fine balance between all of the contradictory and complicated emotions that fill our live...
www.absynth.space
December 12, 2025 at 7:44 PM