{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/601ec0cb83d29946eea390b6/60da4dc02a589800197e4ab3?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"The Joy Factory Monthly #13: Synthwave Handed Down from the Heavens","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/601ec0cb83d29946eea390b6/1624919408328-569d950fff7f9e8b73143b775296231a.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>And so it came to pass that the Joy Factory Monthly turned its attention the pure wonder of synthwave! This episode, I'm joined by The G -- a musician, literary critic, and all around awesome dude -- to talk about the synthwave genre and his new album, <em>Wanderers</em>!</p><p><br></p><p>You can find out more about Alex at these lovely spaces:</p><ul><li><a href=\"https://thegmusic.bandcamp.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">The G's Bandcamp</a></li><li><a href=\"https://twitter.com/nerds_feather\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">The G's Twitter</a></li><li><a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/musicbytheg\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">The G's Instagram</a></li><li><a href=\"http://www.nerds-feather.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Nerds of a feather, flock together</a></li><li><a href=\"https://newretrowave.bandcamp.com/album/wanderers\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><em>Wanderers</em></a><em> </em>(also on <a href=\"https://open.spotify.com/album/77CsoFgj7Zu0bPwiKKv3pa?si=d6rXY99MTlWN4Yj2I_GWag&amp;dl_branch=1\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Spotify</a>)</li><li>Also check out his other albums: <a href=\"https://timeslaves.bandcamp.com/album/cosmopolis\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><em>Cosmopolis</em></a>, <a href=\"https://timeslaves.bandcamp.com/album/concrete-island\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><em>Concrete Island</em></a>, and <a href=\"https://timeslaves.bandcamp.com/album/postcards-from-la\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><em>Postcards from LA</em></a>)</li><li><a href=\"https://newretrowave.bandcamp.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">NewRetroWave Records</a></li><li><a href=\"https://timeslaves.bandcamp.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Time Slave Recordings</a></li></ul><p><br></p><p>Artists mentioned on this episode:</p><ul><li>Essenger</li><li>Dance with the Dead</li><li>Casseter</li><li>FM-84</li><li>The Midnight</li><li>Timecop1983</li><li>Midnight Danger</li><li>Perturbator</li><li>PYLOT</li><li>Makeup and Vanity Set</li><li>Dimi Kaye</li><li>Czarina</li><li>Vandal Moon</li><li>FM Attack</li><li>Betamax</li><li>Miami Nights 1984</li><li>Lazerhawk</li><li>Elevate the Sky</li><li>Glitbiter</li><li>Mitch Murder</li><li>Highway Superstar</li><li>Vampire Stepdad</li></ul><p><br></p><p>Don't forget to sign up for the&nbsp;<a href=\"https://www.getrevue.co/profile/thejoyfactory\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Joy Factory Weekly Newsletter</a>! And if you'd like to share your thoughts about social media culture, email me directly at&nbsp;<a href=\"http://shaunduke.net/contact/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">shaunduke.net/contact</a>&nbsp;or send me a tweet&nbsp;<a href=\"http://www.twitter.com/shaunduke\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">@shaunduke</a>!</p><p><br></p><p>Make sure to check out The Joy Factory Monthly on your favorite podcatcher. If you enjoy the show, throw up a 5 star review on iTunes AND join me at&nbsp;<a href=\"http://patreon.com/thejoyfactory\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">patreon.com/thejoyfactory</a>!</p>","author_name":"The Joy Factory Monthly"}