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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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Hi #synthfam! Check out my review of Eddie Wrevlonne’s “Bright Lights / Low Lives” which is full of all of the painful beauty of existence. Review here: hubpages.com/entertainmen...
#darkwave #coldwave #postpunk #synthpop
Synth EP Review: “Bright Lights / Low Lives” by Eddie Wrevlonne
Read on to learn about “Bright Lights / Low Lives” which is full of all of the painful beauty of existence.
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November 14, 2025 at 9:53 PM
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Hello #synthfam! Here's my @absynth.space review of Droidglow’s “Neon Inferno” which oozes eldritch shadow and hungry evil from every musical pore. Review here too: www.absynth.space/articles/droidglow-neon-inferno
#newretrowave #80s #darksynth #cyberpunk #darksynthwave
Droidglow - Neon Inferno — ABSYNTH
Review by Karl Magi Overall Album Impressions DroidGlow’s Neon Inferno strikes with a sense of monstrous dread. The album oozes eldritch shadow and hungry evil from every musical pore, filling...
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November 14, 2025 at 7:53 PM
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Hey #synthfam! Here’s my take on Fonz Tramontano & @calidaj.bsky.social’s “September” which is a slice of bittersweet remembrance. Review here: hubpages.com/entertainmen...
#synthwave #retrowave #synthpop #80sinspiration #electronicmusic
Synth Single Review: “September’’ by Fonz Tramontano & Calida J
Read more to learn about “September” which is a slice of bittersweet remembrance.
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November 14, 2025 at 7:53 PM
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Hi #synthfam! Check out my review of @ferusmelek.bsky.social’s "Garage Nights" which is full of positive and engaging emotion as it evolves. Review here: hubpages.com/entertainmen...
#synthwave #retrowave #outrun #80s #80smusic #electronicmusic
Synth Single Review: “Garage Nights’’ by Ferus Melek
Read on to learn about "Garage Nights" which is full of positive and engaging emotion as it evolves.
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November 13, 2025 at 6:55 PM
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Greetings #synthfam! Take a look at my review of Kidburn’s cover of Def Leppard’s “Hysteria” which describes overwhelming, all-consuming love that borders on obsession. Review here: hubpages.com/entertainmen...
#80s #synthwave #retrowave #synthpop #guitar #love #softrock #availableonbandcamp
Synth Single Review: Def Leppard's “Hysteria’’ covered by Kidburn
Read along to learn about this cover of Def Leppard’s “Hysteria” which describes overwhelming, all-consuming love that borders on obsession.
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November 12, 2025 at 7:07 PM
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Hi #synthfam! Check out my review of Mission 87’s “Timeless” which weaves imagery of crisp white suits and supercars in brilliant sunlight. Review here: hubpages.com/entertainmen...
#80s #80smusic #synthwave #retrowave #availableonbandcamp
Synth Single Review: “Timeless’’ by Mission 87
Read further to learn about “Timeless” which weaves imagery of crisp white suits and supercars in brilliant sunlight.
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November 12, 2025 at 7:05 PM
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Greetings #synthfam! Take a peek at my review of Palm Lakes’s “Manzhou Hawk” which is full of spirit and heart as it evolves. Review here: hubpages.com/entertainmen...
#synthpop #80sinspired #artrock #progressivepop #availableonbandcamp
Synth Single Review: “Manzhou Hawk’’ by Palm Lakes
Read on to learn about “Manzhou Hawk” which is full of spirit and heart as it evolves.
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November 11, 2025 at 7:23 PM
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Hello #synthfam! Here's my review of ‪@montsetorres1982.bsky.social‬ & Ratsel’s “Never Sleep Again” which fills me with menacing dread. Review here: hubpages.com/entertainmen...
#synthwave #retrowave #technomusic #freddykrueger #availableonbandcamp
Synth Single Review: “Never Sleep Again’’ by Ratsel & Montse Torres
Read along to learn about “Never Sleep Again” which fills me with menacing dread.
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November 11, 2025 at 7:23 PM
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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