Synthetic Villains
@syntheticvillains.bsky.social
'Dinky beats and vintage bleeps ... heartfelt and affecting' Electronic Sound Magazine.
Est. 2020, 9 albums of instrumental, mostly electronic music.
https://syntheticvillains.bandcamp.com/
Est. 2020, 9 albums of instrumental, mostly electronic music.
https://syntheticvillains.bandcamp.com/
I've written about first wave instrumental surf music, how it was like kindergarten for teen bands that did other genres later, and its catalyst-like effect on subsequent rock.
It's in the latest Shindig! Magazine.
It's in the latest Shindig! Magazine.
October 15, 2025 at 8:07 PM
I've written about first wave instrumental surf music, how it was like kindergarten for teen bands that did other genres later, and its catalyst-like effect on subsequent rock.
It's in the latest Shindig! Magazine.
It's in the latest Shindig! Magazine.
Well Bandcamp has been somewhat squiffy today, but seems to be working again.
All DL albums are £3.
syntheticvillains.bandcamp.com
All DL albums are £3.
syntheticvillains.bandcamp.com
October 3, 2025 at 8:11 PM
Well Bandcamp has been somewhat squiffy today, but seems to be working again.
All DL albums are £3.
syntheticvillains.bandcamp.com
All DL albums are £3.
syntheticvillains.bandcamp.com
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!
September 13, 2025 at 5:10 PM
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!
The latest @electronicsound.bsky.social mag arrived, featuring old favourites like the Space Lady and some cool new stuff to check out.
September 13, 2025 at 5:10 PM
The latest @electronicsound.bsky.social mag arrived, featuring old favourites like the Space Lady and some cool new stuff to check out.
Gorky's Zygotic Mynci's Barafundle, 1997.
September 7, 2025 at 10:06 PM
Gorky's Zygotic Mynci's Barafundle, 1997.
Post yourself from a different era. Me, circa 1989.
I genuinely thought I looked cool!
I genuinely thought I looked cool!
July 6, 2025 at 8:15 PM
Post yourself from a different era. Me, circa 1989.
I genuinely thought I looked cool!
I genuinely thought I looked cool!
Got knobs, thanks to Thonk!
June 23, 2025 at 5:28 PM
Got knobs, thanks to Thonk!
Thanks to Bob and all at @forteantimes.bsky.social for the shout-out.
I'd never even heard of Japanese Toilet Ghosts... until now!
I'd never even heard of Japanese Toilet Ghosts... until now!
June 23, 2025 at 5:07 PM
Thanks to Bob and all at @forteantimes.bsky.social for the shout-out.
I'd never even heard of Japanese Toilet Ghosts... until now!
I'd never even heard of Japanese Toilet Ghosts... until now!
Checked out Maxayn, mentioned in relation to Chaka Khan and Rufus.
On the soul side of funk, top notch, though.
On the soul side of funk, top notch, though.
May 23, 2025 at 10:53 AM
Checked out Maxayn, mentioned in relation to Chaka Khan and Rufus.
On the soul side of funk, top notch, though.
On the soul side of funk, top notch, though.
Taking my funk studies seriously.
May 22, 2025 at 12:33 PM
Taking my funk studies seriously.
Massive thanks to @bobfischer.bsky.social and @electronicsound.bsky.social for a cracking review of 'Cosmic' in the latest Electronic Sound Magazine:
"the perfect soundtrack to a generation of grubby 1980s space urchins walking to the corner shop for a rocket lolly and the latest Dr Who weekly"
"the perfect soundtrack to a generation of grubby 1980s space urchins walking to the corner shop for a rocket lolly and the latest Dr Who weekly"
May 11, 2025 at 5:41 PM
Massive thanks to @bobfischer.bsky.social and @electronicsound.bsky.social for a cracking review of 'Cosmic' in the latest Electronic Sound Magazine:
"the perfect soundtrack to a generation of grubby 1980s space urchins walking to the corner shop for a rocket lolly and the latest Dr Who weekly"
"the perfect soundtrack to a generation of grubby 1980s space urchins walking to the corner shop for a rocket lolly and the latest Dr Who weekly"
Been to one of the locations today:
May 5, 2025 at 6:06 PM
Been to one of the locations today:
Years since I've been to Cleveleys. Weird to think Diego Luna was there.
May 5, 2025 at 3:57 PM
Years since I've been to Cleveleys. Weird to think Diego Luna was there.
New album "Cosmic" out next week, pre-order up now with 3 tracks to hear now:
syntheticvillains.bandcamp.com/album/cosmic
syntheticvillains.bandcamp.com/album/cosmic
March 24, 2025 at 7:36 AM
New album "Cosmic" out next week, pre-order up now with 3 tracks to hear now:
syntheticvillains.bandcamp.com/album/cosmic
syntheticvillains.bandcamp.com/album/cosmic
March 3, 2025 at 9:04 PM
BB King had Lucille, I've got Paul.
Recent ebay birthday bargain. People rave about the clap, I'm partial to the snare and hats.
Recent ebay birthday bargain. People rave about the clap, I'm partial to the snare and hats.
February 27, 2025 at 6:35 PM
BB King had Lucille, I've got Paul.
Recent ebay birthday bargain. People rave about the clap, I'm partial to the snare and hats.
Recent ebay birthday bargain. People rave about the clap, I'm partial to the snare and hats.
Sly Stone doc is an absolute must-see
February 17, 2025 at 8:54 PM
Sly Stone doc is an absolute must-see
Funky as can be, brassy, the odd synth squelch, what's not to like?
December 18, 2024 at 1:35 PM
Funky as can be, brassy, the odd synth squelch, what's not to like?
Stax's Christmas in Soulsville seems to be this year's favourite for me so far this year. That and Atlantic's Soul Christmas comp.
December 17, 2024 at 6:31 AM
Stax's Christmas in Soulsville seems to be this year's favourite for me so far this year. That and Atlantic's Soul Christmas comp.
Bit more Xmassy now
December 12, 2024 at 9:01 PM
Bit more Xmassy now
For those of you looking for an alternative holiday album:
syntheticvillains.bandcamp.com/album/christ...
syntheticvillains.bandcamp.com/album/christ...
December 2, 2024 at 2:27 PM
For those of you looking for an alternative holiday album:
syntheticvillains.bandcamp.com/album/christ...
syntheticvillains.bandcamp.com/album/christ...