Retro Synthetic!

Another chance to listen to this previously unavailable interview with DJ and musician, Mark Archer, Altern 8.

The duo, known for their signature fluorescent yellow dust masks and green boiler suits, released a series of hugely influential techno records before achieving massive chart success with Altern 8.

It was great to speak to the man behind the mask about the early rave scene, playing Top Of The Pops and how he came up with their distinctive look.

Actually, this interview was recorded back in 2021, a time where everyone was wearing masks!

Top one, nice one, get sorted!

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Today’s extremely fun and insightful episode features multi-talented musician, Gwenno, plus her musical partner and husband, Rhys Edwards.

We discuss the making of Gwenno’s brilliant new album,‘Utopia’, which is out now on Heavenly Recordings.

The record, which is one of my favourite releases of 2025, has received some truly amazing reviews and is well worth checking out.

Gwenno is doing some very intimate gigs to promote the release, including an album launch show at The Lower Third in London tomorrow evening (Wednesday 16 July) and an in-store gig at Resident Music, Brighton on Thursday.

She will be performing at Greenman Festival next month, before heading out on a UK tour in October. For more information and tickets, visit: https://www.gwenno.info

https://gwenno.bandcamp.com/music

Gwenno - Utopia (Official Video)

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Today’s fascinating and insightful episode features a conversation with Phil King, curator of ‘All The Young Droids: Junkshop Synth Pop 1978-1985’, a wonderful double Vinyl / Double CD compilation that charts the underdogs of the 80s electronica and synth-pop scene.

There’s a very special album launch happening this Monday at Spiritland in London. The evening will include a conversation chaired by Philip, featuring a few artists from the record, including Andy Beaumont (Vision) and Joe Murphy (Dream Unit) Plus, music by Dj Martin Green.

For more info and to but tickets, visit:

https://ra.co/events/2197026