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Karl Magi

@synthwriter80s.bsky.social

Freelance writer/blogger, poet, photographer, art lover, foodie, video game music addict, synth head.

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Synth Single Review: “Turbo 250” by Sonic Gap — ABSYNTH by Karl Magi Sonic Gap’s “Turbo 250” evokes nostalgia and childlike wonder. The piece opens with a rushing sound that tumbles into an explosive beat as ringing tones leap with blinding radiance. Exte...

@sonicgap.com Greetings #synthfam! Take a look at my review of @sonicgap.com’s “Turbo 250” which evokes nostalgia and childlike wonder. Review here: www.absynth.space/articles/synth-single-review-turbo-250-by-sonic-gap
#synthwave #electronicmusic #commodore64

19.02.2026 21:35 — 👍 2    🔁 2    💬 0    📌 0
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Mission 87 - Galaxy Romance Vol. 2 — ABSYNTH Review by Karl Magi Overall Album Impressions   Mission 87’s “Galaxy Romance Vol. 2” is a charming journey through love, tenderness and undying affection. The music fills me with a sense of ...

Hello #synthfam! Here's my @absynth.space review of Mission 87’s “Galaxy Romance Vol. 2” which is a journey through tenderness and undying affection. Review here: www.absynth.space/articles/mission-87-galaxy-romance-vol-2
#80s #synthwave #retrowave

19.02.2026 21:35 — 👍 1    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0

Ooh excellent!

19.02.2026 21:33 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 1    📌 0
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Synth Single Review: “Into Orbit” by Russell Nash — ABSYNTH by Karl Magi Russell Nash’s “Into Orbit” creates vivid images of an exotic new world. Lambent tones gleam above a creaking, galactic bass that settles into a slow pulsation. Flaring notes shimmer lik...

Hi #synthfam! Check out my review of @russellnashmusic.bsky.social’s “Into Orbit” which creates vivid images of an exotic new world. Review here: www.absynth.space/articles/synth-single-review-into-orbit-by-russell-nash
#synthwave #retrowave #electronicmusic #electronica #80s

18.02.2026 19:15 — 👍 1    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0
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Synth Single Review: “Twilight Zone” by Nature of Wires & Machina X — ABSYNTH by Karl Magi Nature of Wires and Machina X’s “Twilight Zone” carries desolate emotional weight as it unfolds. Portentous chords rise on brassy tones while strings cry out with taut melancholy and whi...

Greetings #synthfam! Take a peek at my review of Nature of Wires & Machina X’s “Twilight Zone” which carries desolate emotional weight. Review here: www.absynth.space/articles/synth-single-review-twilight-zonenbspby-nature-of-wires-amp-machina-x
#goth #synth #vampire #twilightzone

17.02.2026 22:01 — 👍 3    🔁 2    💬 1    📌 0
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Synth Single Review: “Liquid Soul” by Liquid1nc (remixed by Project K) — ABSYNTH by Karl Magi Project K’s remix of Liquid1nc’s “Liquid Soul” adds sharp edges, intense power and a floor-filling charge. The track opens with wobbling notes colliding against massive drums that batter...

Hi #synthfam! Check out my review of Project K’s remix of @roguefxsynth.bsky.social/Liquid1nc’s “Liquid Soul” which adds sharp edges and intense power. Review here too: www.absynth.space/articles/synth-single-review-liquid-soul-by-liquid1nc-remixed-by-project-k

#dancemusic #housemusic #synthpop

17.02.2026 22:00 — 👍 1    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0
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Synth Single Review: “I Miss You” by jacket. — ABSYNTH by Karl Magi jacket.’s “I Miss You” unfolds with fondness, ache and abiding love. Shadowy yet wistful tones echo into open space while massive bass rebounds and ticking percussion shapes the air. The...

Hello #synthfam! Here's my review of @jacket.’s “I Miss You” which unfolds with fondness, ache and abiding love. Review here: www.absynth.space/articles/synth-single-review-i-miss-you-by-jacket
#synthwave #chillwave #retrowave

16.02.2026 17:10 — 👍 2    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0
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Synth Single Review: “Echo Protocol” by SkelOne — ABSYNTH by Karl Magi SkelOne’s “Echo Protocol” is saturated with a dark technological aura. The track opens as slashing bass echoes into open space while a crisp cymbal clicks into the music and a snare begi...

Hey #synthfam! Here’s my take on @skel.one’s “Echo Protocol” which is saturated with a dark technological aura. Review here too: www.absynth.space/articles/synth-single-review-echo-protocol-by-skelone
#synthwave #80smusic #synthmusic #synth #musicproducer

16.02.2026 17:09 — 👍 1    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0
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Synth Single Review: “Wave Shred” by 𝙀𝙙𝙚𝙣 𝙁𝙪𝙩𝙪𝙧𝙚 — ABSYNTH by Karl Magi 𝙀𝙙𝙚𝙣 𝙁𝙪𝙩𝙪𝙧𝙚’s “Wave Shred” is dense with force and drama. The track comes to life as whispering notes swell and strength gathers around a thumping kick drum, the entire piece surging wit...

Greetings #synthfam! Take a look at my review of @edenfuture.bsky.social’s “Wave Shred” which is dense with force and drama. Review here: www.absynth.space/articles/synth-single-review-wave-shred-by-
#synthwave #retrowave #outrun #guitar #retroreverbrecords

16.02.2026 17:09 — 👍 1    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0
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Synth Single Review: “And Which Way Is Up” by Color Theory — ABSYNTH by Karl Magi Color Theory’s “And Which Way Is Up” is an exploration of remembrance and hope. The song opens with metallic tones trembling through a calming melody as a panpipe-like synth exhales. Col...

Hi #synthfam! Check out my review of @colortheory.bsky.social’s “And Which Way Is Up” which is an exploration of remembrance and hope. Review here: www.absynth.space/articles/synth-single-review-and-which-way-is-up-by-color-theory
#synthpop #newwave #electropop #synth #electronicmusic

13.02.2026 18:56 — 👍 1    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0
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Synth Single Review: “No Signal” by Late Night Hour — ABSYNTH by Karl Magi Late Night Hour’s “No Signal” drifts slowly into space as it unfolds. The track begins with distant static crackling into emptiness. A steadily expanding computerized tone shifts before ...

Hello #synthfam! Here's my review of Late Night Hour’s “No Signal” which drifts slowly into space as it unfolds. Review here: www.absynth.space/articles/synth-single-review-no-signal-by-late-night-hour
#synthwavemusic #synthwaveproducer #newmusic

13.02.2026 18:55 — 👍 1    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0
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Synth EP Review: “West of the heat” by Jessy Mach — ABSYNTH by Karl Magi Jessy Mach’s “West of the Heat” creates a cinematic journey down the open road, telling the story of two people running from their past and seeking a new future. It speaks of dreams of f...

Hey #synthfam! Here’s my take on @jessymach.bsky.social’s “West of the Heat” which creates a cinematic journey down the open road. Review here: www.absynth.space/articles/synth-ep-review-west-of-the-heat-by-jessy-mach
#synthwavemusic #synthpop #retrowave #outrun #eighties #80smusic #roadmovie

13.02.2026 18:52 — 👍 5    🔁 2    💬 0    📌 0
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Positronic - Interstellar — ABSYNTH Review by Karl Magi Overall Album Impressions Positronic’s “Interstellar” travels across the universe on a journey of profound love and celestial feeling. The artist imbues the music with unforg...

Greetings #synthfam! Take a peek at my @absynth.space review of Positronic’s “Interstellar” which travels on a celestial journey. Review here: www.absynth.space/articles/positronic-nbspinterstellar
#positronic #synthpop #electronicmusic #retrosynthrecords #interstellar

13.02.2026 18:51 — 👍 2    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0
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Synth Single Review: “Frontrunner” by SynthPrincipal — ABSYNTH by Karl Magi SynthPrincipal’s “Frontrunner” evokes a lonely highway journey. The track begins with rising notes glowing with a sunrise’s warmth before slowly encircling arpeggios swirl into motion. T...

Hey #synthfam! Here’s my take on SynthPrincipal’s “Frontrunner” which evokes a lonely highway journey. Review here: www.absynth.space/articles/synth-single-review-frontrunner-by-synthprincipal
#synthwave #retrowave #outrun #80s #electronicmusic

13.02.2026 03:07 — 👍 7    🔁 4    💬 0    📌 0
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Synth Single Review: “The Remnant”’ by Everdune — ABSYNTH by Karl Magi Everdune’s “The Remnant” surges with exhilarating strength. The piece begins with hollow drums exploding into life over a resounding bassline. Glimmering tones rise like sunlight while e...

Hello #synthfam! Here's my review of Everdune’s “The Remnant” which surges with exhilarating strength. Review here: www.absynth.space/articles/synth-single-review-the-remnant-by-everdune
#spacesynth #synthwave #retrowave

13.02.2026 03:06 — 👍 4    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0

Thanks!

13.02.2026 03:05 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

"Let us see how high we can fly before the sun melts the wax in our wings."
~ Edward O. Wilson

12.02.2026 19:47 — 👍 1    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0
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Synth Single Review: “Tokyo Drift" by CainxD'84 — ABSYNTH by Karl Magi CainxD'84’s “Tokyo Drift" paints images of late-night racing through neon-lit streets. The track begins as monumental, surging bass moves with hammering drums, accelerating into a feroci...

Hi #synthfam! Check out my review of CainxD’84’s “Tokyo Drift" which paints images of late-night racing through neon-lit streets. Review here: www.absynth.space/articles/synth-single-review-tokyo-drift-by-cainxd84
#synthwave #retrowave #outrun #80svibes

11.02.2026 19:16 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Synth Single Review: “Saraia” by lxst child — ABSYNTH by Karl Magi lxst child’s “Saraia” evokes majestic visions of cosmic vistas. The piece commences with astronomically immense bass flowing beneath whisper-soft notes that twirl into an ever-accelerati...

Greetings #synthfam! Take a look at my review of lxst child’s “Saraia” which evokes majestic visions of cosmic vistas. Review here: www.absynth.space/articles/synth-single-review-saraia-by-lxst-child
#chillwave #synthwave #chillsynth #retrowave #spacesynth

11.02.2026 19:16 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Synth Single Review: “Final Voyage" by Faulty Lights & Orbita — ABSYNTH by Karl Magi Faulty Lights & Orbita’s “Final Voyage" is a chilled-out, warmth-drenched journey. The track begins with trumpeting notes that flash out as the underpinnings rise with deep bass. Fla...

Hello #synthfam! Here's my review of Faulty Lights & Orbita’s’ “Final Voyage" which is a chilled-out, warmth-drenched journey. Review here: www.absynth.space/articles/synth-single-review-final-voyage-by-faulty-lights-amp-orbita
#chillwave #synthwave #chillsynth #dreamwave #spacewave

10.02.2026 19:23 — 👍 3    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0
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Synth Single Review: “Sax You Up” by Glenn Main & July Sax — ABSYNTH by Karl Magi Glenn Main & July Sax’s “Sax You Up” exudes serenity and sensuality. The track opens as tranquil notes move like water against the shore while a sweeping synth floats. July Sax’s sax...

Greetings #synthfam! Take a peek at my review of @glennmain.bsky.social & July Sax’s “Sax You Up” which exudes serenity and sensuality. Review here: www.absynth.space/articles/synth-single-review-sax-you-up-by-glenn-main-amp-july-sax
#synthwave #retrowave #80sretro #saxophone #keytar

10.02.2026 19:23 — 👍 2    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0
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Synth Single Review: “Doomseeker” by Skylane Drive — ABSYNTH by Karl Magi Skylane Drive’s “Doomseeker” contains fragility, darkness and power. The track begins with twinkling, string-like notes descending through reverberant space before the drums erupt. A fie...

Greetings #synthfam! Take a look at my review of Skylane Drive’s “Doomseeker” which contains fragility, darkness and power. Review here: www.absynth.space/articles/synth-single-review-doomseeker-by-skylane-drive
#cyberpunk #retrofuturism #synthwave #futurism

09.02.2026 17:41 — 👍 3    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0
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Synth Single Review: “Still Falling” by New Arcades — ABSYNTH by Karl Magi New Arcades’ “Still Falling” is drenched in warmth and beautiful memory. The track starts as deeply surrounding bass moves with luminous synth, tripping in flowing patterns. Rapidly revo...

Hey #synthfam! Here’s my take on New Arcades’ “Still Falling” which is drenched in warmth and beautiful memory. Review link here: www.absynth.space/articles/synth-single-review-still-falling-by-new-arcades
#synthwave #retrowave #newarcades #80s #m83

09.02.2026 17:40 — 👍 2    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0
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Magnavolt - Shadows of Redemption — ABSYNTH Review by Karl Magi Overall Album Impressions Magnavolt’s “Shadows of Redemption” carries listeners through a cinematic tale of revenge and salvation. The music is heavily shadowed and full of m...

Hello #synthfam! Here's my @absynth.space review of Magnavolt’s “Shadows of Redemption” which tells a cinematic tale of revenge and salvation. Review here: www.absynth.space/articles/magnavolt-shadows-of-redemption
#synthwave #cyberpunk #midtempo #magnavolt #darksynth #darkelectro

06.02.2026 19:34 — 👍 4    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0
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Avro - Psychopathé — ABSYNTH Review by Karl Magi Overall Album Impressions Avro’s “Psychopathé” is a twisty, shadowy synth-pop exploration of the darker side of human emotion. The way in which the album mixes Avro’s express...

Greetings #synthfam! Take a look at my @absynth.space review of Avro’s “Psychopathé” which explores the darker side of human emotion. Review here too: www.absynth.space/articles/avro-psychopath
#synthpop #darksynth #electropop #NewWave

06.02.2026 19:34 — 👍 3    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0
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Synth Single Review: “Phosphorescent” by Aisle 9 — ABSYNTH by Karl Magi Aisle 9’s “Phosphorescent” carries outward into space with indigo light. The track opens as elegantly intertwining, lush tones move and chimes flit with sun-dappled energy. The percussio...

Hey #synthfam! Here’s my take on @aisle9music.bsky.social’s “Phosphorescent” which carries outward into space with indigo light. Review here: www.absynth.space/articles/synth-single-review-phosphorescent-by-aisle-9
#synthwave #retrowave #chillwave #dreamwave #synthwavevibes #vaporwave

06.02.2026 18:56 — 👍 3    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0
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Synth Single Review: “Meet Me” by Donna Lewis & David Lowe — ABSYNTH by Karl Magi Donna Lewis & David Lowe’s “Meet Me” captures all the happiness and warmth of a familiar relationship. The song commences as an easily flowing beat moves alongside a full-sounding, l...

Hi #synthfam! Check out my review of @donnalewismusic.bsky.social & David Lowe’s “Meet Me” which captures all the warmth of a familiar relationship. Review here:
www.absynth.space/articles/synth-single-review-meet-me-by-donna-lewis-amp-david-lowe
#electropop #synthpop #singersongwriter #newmusic

06.02.2026 18:56 — 👍 3    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0
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Synth EP Review: “Velocity” by Innervisions — ABSYNTH by Karl Magi Innervisions’ “Velocity” combines motion and peaceful relaxation into a layered, lusciously engaging whole. As the track unfolds, I am carried away on a journey of turquoise voices and e...

Hello #synthfam! Here's my review of Innervisions’ “Velocity” which combines motion and peaceful relaxation into a lusciously engaging whole. Review here: www.absynth.space/articles/synth-ep-review-velocity-by-innervisions
#synthwave #retrowave #dreamwave #80s

05.02.2026 19:09 — 👍 2    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0

I'm excited!

05.02.2026 19:07 — 👍 3    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

My pleasure!

05.02.2026 19:07 — 👍 2    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

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