For this episode, I’m joined by Colin Newman from legendary post-punk band, Wire and Malka Spigel to talk about the new Immersion album, WTF??.

We dive into how the record came together, including their work with Matt Schulz (Holy Fuck), and how collaboration, experimentation, and curiosity continue to push Immersion’s sound into exciting new territory.

We also explore their long-running radio show Swimming in Sound, the origins of their label Swim (founded in the early 90s), and what it’s meant to keep an independent label alive through decades of constant industry change.

Along the way, we discuss the making of the video for “Use It Don’t Lose It”, directed by their son Ben Newman, plus their move to sunny Brighton—and how life in this vibrant seaside town continues to fuel creativity, community, and fresh ideas.

This very special episode of Synthetic Dreams, features a conversation with legendary songwriter and producer Pete Bellotte.

Pete’s extraordinary journey began in the basement of Munich’s Arabella Sheraton Hotel, home to Giorgio Moroder’s groundbreaking Musicland Studios. There, as Moroder’s right-hand man and a visionary in his own right, Pete helped shape a sound that would change music forever.

Over the course of his career, he has co-written and produced more than 500 songs, earning two Grammy nominations for Donna Summer’s Bad Girls album and single.

From his early days touring with R&B band Linda Laine & The Sinners to his first major hit, Son of My Father, Pete quickly emerged as a hitmaker. Yet it was his pioneering work with Donna Summer that solidified his legacy—blending electronic innovation with bold, conceptual storytelling inspired by his lifelong love of literature.

It’s safe to say that I Feel Love stands as one of the greatest dance tracks ever—a legendary song whose influence on pop and dance music still resonates today.

'I Feel Love' Donna Summer

Synthetic Dreams is presented and produced by Scott Zverblis

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This week I'm joined by a true trailblazer in the underground electronic and avant-garde scene—Adi Newton, founder of Clock DVA and TAGC. In this episode, we’re diving deep into the newly remastered re-issue of White Souls in Black Suits, Clock DVA’s groundbreaking debut album that helped define the darker, experimental side of post-punk electronics.

Adi takes us behind the scenes, sharing unforgettable stories from the chaos and excitement of past tours and live shows. Plus, we journey back to 1970s Sheffield, where the city’s industrial decay sparked a surge of radical creativity. We explore the early days of the electronic scene that shaped Clock DVA—an era of DIY experimentation, boundary-pushing collaborations, and performances with other visionary artists like Cabaret Voltaire.