FutureSounds FM

FutureSounds FM is an eclectic, irreverent but sometimes deep dive into all things Vapor, Future Funk & Synthwave. What's this: a crossover episode? Rob, Enzo and Thom teamed up with Alyx from Pacific Plaza/the Vaporwave News Network to digest a heavy weekend of IRL internet music. They discuss the NYC Summer Slushy Festival, Econ4 and Tape Swap with a little help from Frank JavCee, Enraile and DATAGIRL, who dial in to offer their thoughts.USEFUL LINKS:https://pacificplaza.bandcamp.com/musichttps://w...

FutureSounds FM is an eclectic, irreverent but sometimes deep dive into all things Vapor, Future Funk & Synthwave. Thom and Enzo catch up with Pure Life founder, Andy, to talk about their 5th Anniversary and a resurgence in the live scene. Plus we talk Happy Valley, rave culture and 'choosing your own adventure'... We'll be back in a fortnight with an Econ review and much more...USEFUL LINKS:https://purelifetapes.bandcamp.com/ https://www.seetickets.com/event/pure-live-manchester/yes-the-basement-/2704878https://www.headfirstbristol.co.uk/wh...

FutureSounds FM is an eclectic, irreverent but sometimes deep dive into all things Vapor, Future Funk & Synthwave. On the panel this week are (a slightly ill) Enzo, (the lesser spotted) Jay, (Mr Reliable) Thom and (da 'flava') Patrick Fakeman, alongside... Utopia District's Indy Advant.It's a Utopia District takeover, and we deep dive into all things FLAMINGOFEST related, ahead of the release of tickets for the event in Los Angeles later this year. We also talk about the Tape Swap event in NYC over Econ weekend, plus Indy offers some in...

FutureSounds FM is an eclectic, irreverent but sometimes deep dive into all things Vapor, Future Funk & Synthwave. Enzo is joined online by Fakeman and Thom to talk about Electronicon, FlamingoFest, and the recent FutureSounds event in London. The real treat this week is Thom's interview with Shirobon, who popped into the studio to chat chiptune, synthwave and his upcoming Club BIOS event!Shirobon socials: https://shirobon.bandcamp.com/https://twitter.com/shirobonhttps://www.instagram.com/shirobonmusic/Club Bios tickets: https://ra...

FutureSounds FM is an eclectic, irreverent but sometimes deep dive into all things Vapor, Future Funk & Synthwave. For this episode we had the pleasure of welcoming the one and only XWAVES into Thom's London studio for a lovely chat about all things Vaporwave...Meanwhile, Enzo, Rob and Fakeman revel in the impending return of UK Summer and reveal the return of Futurecop! and Morgan Willis to the British Synthwave live scene this June. It's an action packed episode that will be available to stream on all platforms from tomorrow - si...

FutureSounds FM is an eclectic, irreverent but sometimes deep dive into all things Vapor, Future Funk & Synthwave. Series 2 resumes with an interview with Mr Miami Virtual, Dan Mason... the Lord of the Liminal Spaces. Plus, we also have an exclusive reveal from the upcoming compilation 'Flamingo Funk volume 3'!Enzo & Fakeman caught up with him to talk about the release of Electric Elevator, performing at Electronicon, his thoughts on sampling and copyright control, plus the Nobody Here project; oh, and we've also got an exclusive preview of Dan Mason's track f...

FutureSounds FM is an eclectic, irreverent but sometimes deep dive into all things Vapor, Future Funk & Synthwave. Series 2 continues with its first interview, with the irreverent and irrepressible IVERSEN. Thom caught up with the band (of which he's now a member) as they interview themselves, discuss future plans and influences; and Josh falls off a chair in Thom's precious and expensive new studio. Welcome to 2023! Flying cars and Turkish Delight!Before that we summon the (synth) avengers: Enzo, Thom, Patrick Fakeman, plus a new arrival - Joe from Forever Synth. <...

FutureSounds FM is an eclectic, irreverent but sometimes deep dive into all things Vapor, Future Funk & Synthwave. FutureSounds is back for a new season after the briefest of breaks. In the first half, we chat Christmas Crackers, Spotify (Un)Wrapped and borrowing in Barber Beats. We give some exclusive Nobody Here updates, and discuss what's new with the (still quite) new website...In the second hour, our roving reporter Polyglot discusses the Pitchfork x 100% Electronica show and we reminisce about our own Double Vision show featuring Enzo Van Baelen, Patrick Fakeman, Donor Lens, e...

FutureSounds FM is an eclectic, irreverent but sometimes deep dive into all things Vapor, Future Funk & Synthwave. Enzo was watching a horror show at the Tottenham Hotspur stadium, so in stepped Thom aka the Wicked Wichita LimeWire to host alongside Jay of the Dead. They were joined by two genre-bending and boundary-pushing artists eventual infinity and Winterquilt, both of whom have fantastic new records coming out. We chatted synths, skeletons in the closet and shower assembly...eventual infinity - Deep Coverwww.timeslaves.bandcamp.comWinterquilt - MONSTER I...

FutureSounds FM is an eclectic, irreverent but sometimes deep dive into all things Vapor, Future Funk & Synthwave. In Episode 10, Enzo, Martin and Jay reminisce on a month spent filming in the States for the Nobody Here project; they pick their Electronicon highlights; and Enzo tells the story about how he accidentally walked onto the set of an 'adult movie production'... Plus much much more! They're joined by mallsoft artist, LIMOUSINE who supported filming on the ground as a Producer, and by Thom who stayed at home and missed out. Check out...

FutureSounds FM is an eclectic, irreverent but sometimes deep dive into all things Vapor, Future Funk & Synthwave. In Episode 9, Thom and Rob muse on 90s revivalism, genre gatekeeping - and when it can be good - and keep the pod's end up while the others "work" at Electronicon in New York.Plus Thom conducts an in-depth interview with Y2K junglist Pizza Hotline. The two new dads nerd out about the Hardcore Continuum, a golden age of gaming and whether pineapple belongs on a pizza.Check out Pizza Hotline's work h...

FutureSounds FM is an eclectic, irreverent but sometimes deep dive into all things Vapor, Future Funk & Synthwave. In Episode 8, the full cast is assembled to announce 猫 シ Corp.’s UK live debut in London later this year; Martin and Enzo get ready to fly off to the States for Electronicon (and Nobody Here filming); and we welcome Thom to the Vapor-Dad club at last!Plus, as ever, we also feature our favourite tracks of the moment, including the new XWAVES album! On the panel this week: Enzo, Thom, Patrick Fakeman & Rob Dyson <...

FutureSounds FM is an eclectic, irreverent but sometimes deep dive into all things Vapor, Future Funk & Synthwave. In Episode 7, Patrick Fakeman & Enzo catch up with Jordy (Timecop 1983) to talk about his upcoming EP, the Running in the Dark Vinyl drop, his dream collabs (dead or alive)... and the incredible power of his tracks to make you want to spend your hard-earned cash.We also discuss the return of the live scene and find out which album he's most proud of; plus plenty more besides.As ever, we also feature our f...

FutureSounds FM is an eclectic, irreverent but sometimes deep dive into all things Vapor, Future Funk & Synthwave. In Episode 6, Thom & Enzo catch up with Joel (a.k.a Golden Living Room) to talk about his seminal album 'Welcome Home' - which gets a welcome vinyl pressing on MPF this week - and about the live Vaporwave scene, the history of the genre, and much more besides...On the panel this week: Enzo is back alongside ever-presents Thom and Patrick Fakeman; plus Rob Dyson (now upgraded to a full member!) as they chew the f...

FutureSounds FM is an eclectic, irreverent but sometimes deep dive into all things Vapor, Future Funk & Synthwave. In Episode 5, Thom, Martin & new panelist Rob (stepping in for the stricken Enzo) catch up with Vapor/Synth evangelist OSC. With Enzo 'allegedly' suffering from Covid, the panel catch up with latest developments in the scene, share new music and hypothesise than Enzo might not be as ill as he actually claims. Feat. tracks:Sky Yamaha - New Bones  skyyamaha.bandcamp.com/track/new-bonesSunglasses Kid...

FutureSounds FM is an eclectic, irreverent but sometimes deep dive into all things Vapor, Future Funk & Synthwave. In Episode 4, Enzo, Thom & Martin sit down with Jay (Co-Founder of MPF, TimeSlave Recordings, and the shy half of Donor Lens) to revisit an amazing London show on March 26th. 'A New Dimension' was the first FutureSounds live show, featuring a stacked line-up of some of the finest acts in Synthwave, Vaporwave and Future Funk. Despite near "terminal" tech issues, the eclectic artists and an open-minded crowd welcomed back the live scene and potentially ushered in a...

FutureSounds FM is an eclectic, irreverent but sometimes deep dive into all things Vapor, Future Funk & Synthwave. In Episode 3 Enzo, Thom & Martin sit down with Luxury Elite and delve into the history of the Vaporwave Scene and all things 'Late Night Delight'.As ever, half an hour quickly turned into much longer. But to be fair, we could've talked all night. Enjoy Yourself!Also on the show, we react to the news of a takeover of Bandcamp, and preview two tracks from the upcoming Timeshare '94 album - Groot in B...

FutureSounds FM is an eclectic, irreverent but sometimes deep dive into all things Vapor, Future Funk & Synthwave. In Episode 2, Martin & Enzo (fashionably late, as ever) caught up with Ewan, the man behind UK Future Funk star Mélonade.Catch the interview in full as they talk French House, cheese, moving home, the returning live scene... Oh, and Mélonade gives away the cheat code on how to beat YouTube's algorithm. All in all, it's a great chat followed by a superb mix by this week's guest.On the...

FutureSounds FM is an eclectic, irreverent but sometimes deep dive into all things Vapor, Future Funk & synthwave. In Episode 1, Thom caught up with Carl from Runners Club 95 ahead of the release of the No Sugar Added repress on MPF. Catch the interview in full as they talk Warhammer, how to make music that sounds like an orange, and Carl reminisces about the Backstreet Boys.On the panel for this week:Enzo Van BaelenPatrick FakemanThom HoskenFutureSounds FM is a joint venture between M...