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Karl Magi
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Freelance writer/blogger, poet, photographer, art lover, foodie, video game music addict, synth head.
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Hey #synthfam! Here’s my take on lxst child & Lush Blue Kid’s “Starfall” which is full of gentleness and starlight as it evolves. Review here: hubpages.com/entertainmen...
#synthwave #retrowave #wave #gosswave #availableonbandcamp
Synth Single Review: “Starfall’’ by lxst child & Lush Blue Kid
Read along further to learn about “Starfall” which is full of gentleness and starlight as it evolves.
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November 10, 2025 at 7:13 PM
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Greetings #synthfam! Take a look at my review of Yota’s “The Touch” which captures deep desire and caring as it unfolds. Review link here: hubpages.com/entertainmen...
#retrowave #synthwave #newretrowave #availableonbandcamp
Synth Single Review: “The Touch’’ by Yota
Read more to learn about “The Touch” which captures deep desire and caring as it unfolds.
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November 10, 2025 at 7:13 PM
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Hi #synthfam! Check out my review of EM/FM’s “Pocket Dimensions” which transports me on a cosmic journey through tiny worlds. Review here: hubpages.com/entertainmen...
#electronicmusic #retro #80s #retrowave #synthesizer #synthwave
Synth EP Review: “Pocket Dimensions’’ by EM/FM
Read along to learn about "Pocket Dimensions" which transports me on a cosmic journey through tiny worlds
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November 7, 2025 at 9:58 PM
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Greetings #synthfam! Take a peek at my @absynth.space review of Future Analog’s “Hope – Vol. 2” which is music that grabs hold of your heart and won’t let go. Review link in Stories and here too: www.absynth.space/articles/future-analog-hope-vol-2
#synthpop #synthwave #retrowave #instamusic
Future Analog - Hope – Vol. 2 — ABSYNTH
Review by Karl Magi Overall Album Impressions Future Analog’s Hope – Vol. 2 is an emotionally nuanced, passionately charged album that combines the soulful vocals of Wesley Reid with Future An...
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November 7, 2025 at 9:57 PM
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Hello #synthfam! Here's my review of K.A.R.R’s “Weenhallow” which exudes pure fear as it unfolds. Review here: hubpages.com/entertainmen...
#synthwave #bassline #terror #guitars #halloween
Synth Single Review: “Weenhallow’’ by K.A.R.R
Read on to learn about “Weenhallow” which exudes pure fear as it unfolds.
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November 7, 2025 at 7:17 PM
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Hey #synthfam! Here’s my take on @tenodiboris.bsky.social & Cybertronix’s “Strings of Decay” which paints a picture of an eerie scene unfolding in the darkness. Review here: hubpages.com/entertainmen...
#Synthwave #Darkwave #HorrorAesthetic #CinematicMusic #zombievibes
Synth Single Review: “Strings Of Decay” by Cybertronix & Tenodi Boris
Read more to learn about “Strings of Decay” which paints a picture of an eerie scene unfolding in the darkness.
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November 7, 2025 at 7:17 PM
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Hi #synthfam! Check out my review of Beachdolls’ "Dead Of Night" which uses paranormal metaphors to explore the complexity and life’s mingled emotions. Review here: hubpages.com/entertainmen...
#synthwave #retrowave #outrun #sax #electronicmusic
Synth EP Review: “Dead Of Night’’ by Beachdolls
Read along further to learn about "Dead Of Night" which uses paranormal metaphors to explore the complexity and life’s mingled emotions.
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November 6, 2025 at 10:18 PM
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Greetings #synthfam! Take a peek at my review of @hollywoodbrown.bsky.social’s “Rock Me All Night” which brims with desire and passion. Review here: hubpages.com/entertainmen...
#hairmetal #aor #glammetal #80smusic #80sguitarist #80srocker
Synth Single Review: “Rock Me All Night’’ by Hollywood Brown
Read more to learn about “Rock Me All Night” which brims with desire and passion.
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November 5, 2025 at 6:46 PM
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Hello #synthfam! Here's my review of @thebluebookproject.bsky.social, @dreampocket.bsky.social & Shred Krueger’s cover of Ghost’s “Lachryma” which explores catharsis and transformation. Review here:
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#synthwave #shredwave #darksynth #hardrock #retrowave
Synth Single Review: Ghost's “Lachryma’’ covered by The Blue Book Project, DREAMPOCKET & Shred Krueger
Read on to learn about The Blue Book Project, DREAMPOCKET & Shred Krueger’s cover of Ghost’s Lachryma which explores catharsis and transformation after a toxic relationship.
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November 5, 2025 at 6:45 PM
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Greetings #synthfam! Take a peek at my review of Mr Creep’s “Move to the beat” which will make you want to disco dance all night. Review here: hubpages.com/entertainmen...
#nudisco #synthpop #synthwave #80s #groove
Synth Single Review: “Move to the beat’’ by Mr Creep
Read further to learn about “Move to the beat” which will make you want to disco dance all night.
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November 4, 2025 at 5:30 PM
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Hello #synthfam! Here's my review of @nikkfail.bsky.social, BelvaSXE & Pat Matrone’s “The Age of the SuperVillain” which critiques the rise of a new authoritarian era. Review here: hubpages.com/entertainmen...
#synthmetal #cybermetalcore #industrialmetal #cyberpunk #synthwave #metal
Synth Single Review: “The Age of the SuperVillain’’ by Nikk Fail, BelvaSXE & Pat Matrone
Read along to learn about “The Age of the SuperVillain” which critiques the rise of a new authoritarian era.
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November 4, 2025 at 5:30 PM
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Hey #synthfam! Here’s my take on Hill Valley Hero’s “The Other Gods” which speaks of beings full of malice and terrible power. Review here: hubpages.com/entertainmen...
#synthwave #retrowave #80smusic #darkwave #horrormusic
Synth Single Review: “The Other Gods’’ by Hill Valley Hero
Read along further to learn about “The Other Gods” which speaks of beings full of malice and terrible power.
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November 3, 2025 at 7:05 PM
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Greetings #synthfam! Take a look at my review of Arcade Beach’s “The Interstate” which expresses a powerful need for escape and renewal. Review here: hubpages.com/entertainmen...
#arcadebeach #theinterstate #retrowave #synthwave #retrosynthrecords
Synth Single Review: “The Interstate’’ by Arcade Beach
Read more to learn about “The Interstate” which expresses a powerful need for escape and renewal.
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November 3, 2025 at 7:05 PM
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Greetings #synthfam! Take a peek at my @absynth.space review of @terrordyne.bsky.social’s “The Seventh Seal” which travels down dark corridors to places no living human should see. Review here: www.absynth.space/articles/terrordyne-the-7th-seal
#darksynth #horrorsynth #darkwave #newmusic
Terrordyne - The Seventh Seal — ABSYNTH
Review by Karl Magi Overall Album Impressions Terrordyne’s The Seventh Seal trembles with urgent agitation and carries listeners down dark corridors to places no living human should see. The m...
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October 31, 2025 at 6:57 PM
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Hello #synthfam! Here's my review of Natcho_Wav’s “Dr. Wily’s Castle” which brings new life and joy to the Mega Man 2 original. Review here: hubpages.com/entertainmen...
#drumandbass #dubstep #techno #megaman2 #availableonbandcamp #8bit
Synth Single Review: “Dr. Wily's Castle’’ by Natcho_WAV
Read on to learn about “Dr. Wily’s Castle” which brings new life and joy to the Mega Man original.
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October 31, 2025 at 3:31 PM
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Hey #synthfam! Here’s my take on Stacy Gabriel & CORA’s “Worth It” which is an ardent plea for love in a relationship. Review here: hubpages.com/entertainmen...
#synthwave #synthpop #retrowave #80sinspiration #synth #availableonbandcamp
Synth Single Review: “Worth It” by Stacy Gabriel & CORA
Read along to learn about “Worth It” which is an ardent plea for love in a relationship.
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October 31, 2025 at 3:31 PM
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Hello #synthfam! Here's my review of Echoberyl’s "The Nightmare Queen" which is full of dark emotion and intensity. Review here: hubpages.com/entertainmen...
#darkwave #halloween #single #goth #nightmare #queen #horror
Synth EP Review: “The Nightmare Queen’’ by Echoberyl
Read along to learn about "The Nightmare Queen" which is full of dark emotion and intensity.
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October 30, 2025 at 9:27 PM
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Greetings #synthfam! Take a peek at my review of @montsetorres1982.bsky.social & The HGH’s “Music Box” which generates seriously creepy vibes. Review here: hubpages.com/entertainmen...
#synthwave #retrowave #synthrock #halloweenmusic #creepymusic #shredwave
Synth Single Review: “Music Box’’ by Montse Torres & The HGH
Read along further to learn about “Music Box” which generates seriously creepy vibes as it unfolds.
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October 30, 2025 at 6:25 PM
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Hi #synthfam! Check out my review of Heartbreak City’s “Pamela” which is a reminder of youthful passion and enthusiasm. Review here: hubpages.com/entertainmen...
#synthpop #synthwave #retrowave #80s #heartbreakcity #flstudio #80smusic #d50
Synth Single Review: “Pamela’’ by Heartbreak City
Read more to learn about “Pamela” which is a reminder of youthful passion and enthusiasm.
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October 30, 2025 at 6:25 PM
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Hello #synthfam! Here's my review of Blind Cobra’s “Music for Haunted Forests” which takes listeners on an enchanted journey through magical lands. Review here: hubpages.com/entertainmen...
#80svibes #arcade #synthwave #retrowavemusic #synthwavemexico #metalwave
Synth EP Review: “Music For Haunted Forests’’ by Blind Cobra
Read on to learn about “Music for Haunted Forests” which takes listeners on an enchanted journey through magical lands.
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October 29, 2025 at 9:36 PM
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Hey #synthfam! Here’s my take on NÆ’s “Super Massive” which exudes hope and good vibes. Review here: hubpages.com/entertainmen...
#supermassive #80sinspired #synthpop #synth
Synth Single Review: “Super Massive’’ by NÆ
Read along to learn about “Super Massive” which exudes hope and good vibes.
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October 29, 2025 at 4:58 PM
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Greetings #synthfam! Take a peek at my review of Skylane Drive’s “Ex Virtua” which paints images of a surreal midnight drive in my mind. Review here: hubpages.com/entertainmen...
#synthwave #retrowave #80s #Outrun #retrowave #Dreamwave #Spacewave
Synth Single Review: “Ex Virtua’’ by Skylane Drive
Read on to learn about “Ex Virtua” which paints images of a surreal midnight drive in my mind.
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October 29, 2025 at 4:58 PM
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Hi #synthfam! Check out my review of @violentene.bsky.social’s “Other Side of Eternity” which examines loss, grief and ultimately acceptance. Review here: hubpages.com/entertainmen...
#synthpop #darkwave #dreampop #newsingle #synthwave
Synth Single Review: “Other Side Of Eternity’’ by Violentene
Read on to learn about “Other Side of Eternity” which examines loss, grief and ultimately acceptance.
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October 28, 2025 at 5:03 PM
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Greetings #synthfam! Take a peek at my review of All The Damn Vampires’ “Last Man Standing” which is an exploration of love’s power to hold steady. Review here: hubpages.com/entertainmen...
#newmusic #fy #strangerthings #synthwave #bladerunner #allthedamnvampires
Synth Single Review: “Last Man Standing’’ by All The Damn Vampires
Read further to learn about “Last Man Standing” which is an exploration of love’s power to hold steady.
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October 28, 2025 at 5:03 PM
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Hello #synthfam! Here's my review of Out Runner’s “Flashback Fury” which radiates surprising calm and relaxation as it unfolds. Review here: hubpages.com/entertainmen...
#synthwave #synthwavemusic #retrowave #guitar #electronicrock
Synth Single Review: “Flashback Fury’’ by Out Runner
Read along to learn about “Flashback Fury” which radiates surprising calm and relaxation as it unfolds.
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October 28, 2025 at 5:03 PM