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.

Today's fascinating and insightful episode of Synthetic Dreams features electronic musician, Ian Boddy.

We discuss the making of Caged, his collaborative album with Chris Carter (Throbbing Gristle) — now celebrating its 25th anniversary with a special Mute Records reissue, which is out onNovember 28th.

Ian also reflects on the origins of his iconic label DIN, founded in 1999 and now home to 100+ releases across physical and digital formats. We chat about his love for modular synthesis and some of his earliest, most formative musical memories.

https://ianboddy.bandcamp.com

https://dinrecords.bandcamp.com

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This week on Synthetic Dreams, I’m thrilled to share a conversation with Christopher Chaplin — composer, pianist, and electronic musician.

Christopher’s music blends classical roots with experimental electronic textures — it’s atmospheric, layered, and deeply personal.

We talk about how he first fell in love with music, learning piano as a kid, and how that early connection still shapes the way he writes and performs today.

He also shares stories from his collaboration with Hans-Joachim Roedelius of Cluster and Harmonia — a creative partnership that’s produced some truly remarkable work and earned Christopher a unique spot in the world of ambient and electronic music.

Creativity definitely runs in the family — Christopher is the son of the legendary comic actor Charlie Chaplin and actress Oona O’Neill.

It’s a thoughtful, inspiring chat about creativity, curiosity, and finding your own sound.

https://christopherjchaplin.com

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