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.comSynthetic Dreams is presented and produced by Scott ZverblisFollow Synthetic Dreams on InstagramFollow Synthetic Dreams on ThreadsFollow Synthetic Dreams on Twitter / XAlso, check out my monthly show Synthetic Sundays on Louder Than War Radio : https://www.mixcloud.com/louderthanwar/synthetic-sundays-july-2025/
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EP 138: Weval
This week's fun and insighful episode of Synthetic Dreams features Dutch electronic duo Weval. Fresh off the release of their fourth studio album, CHOROPHOBIA, on Ninja Tune, Harm and Merijn join us to talk about crafting their most club-focused, danceable record yet — full of driving beats, hypnotic acid lines, and that unmistakable Weval warmth.Despite its title meaning “fear of dancing,” CHOROPHOBIA is an album that practically dares you not to move. In this candid and inspiring conversation, we explore how the project came to life, the irony behind its name, and how Weval’s sound has evolved since their early days.Synthetic Dreams is presented and produced by Scott ZverblisFollow Synthetic Dreams on InstagramFollow Synthetic Dreams on ThreadsFollow Synthetic Dreams on Twitter / XAlso, check out my monthly show Synthetic Sundays on Louder Than War Radio : https://www.mixcloud.com/louderthanwar/synthetic-sundays-july-2025/
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EP 137: Michelle Moog-Koussa
This week on Synthetic Dreams, I’m celebrating the incredible legacy of synth legend Bob Moog with a very special guest: Michelle Moog-Koussa, his daughter and Co-Founder of the Bob Moog Foundation.We dive into Bob’s revolutionary contributions to music technology, his enduring impact on artists worldwide, and the amazing work the Foundation is doing to preserve his amazing legacy.For more information about the foundation, visit: https://moogfoundation.org/Synthetic Dreams is presented and produced by Scott ZverblisFollow Synthetic Dreams on InstagramFollow Synthetic Dreams on ThreadsFollow Synthetic Dreams on Twitter / XAlso, check out my monthly show Synthetic Sundays on Louder Than War Radio : https://www.mixcloud.com/louderthanwar/synthetic-sundays-july-2025/If you can, please support the Synthetic Dreams Podcast by buying a coffee https://buymeacoffee.com/syntheticdreams
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EP 136: The Art Of This
I'm thrilled to be joined today by legendary music journalist and Art of Noise co-founder Paul Morley, to talk about The Art Of This — a new offshoot, descendant, and subset of the pioneering electronic group.Art of Noise helped reshape the sound of modern music, becoming one of the most sampled acts in history Paul has reunited with fellow founders Gary Langan and J. J. Jeczalik for The Art Of This, debuting live at London’s ICA on Saturday 18 October. The performance will feature words, music, and immersive visuals, brought to life through a 360° spatial sound system.It’s a rare return to the stage for this influential collective — and a chance to hear the past, present, and future of electronic music collide.For more information and to buy tickets visit: https://www.ica.art/live/the-art-of-thishttps://actualartofthis.bandcamp.com Art Of Noise - Close (To The Edit) Art Of Noise - Moments In LoveJ.J Jeczalik on the Synthetic Dreams Podcast
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EP 135: Jean-Michel Jarre
My guest this week is Jean-Michel Jarre, a true icon and pioneer of electronic musicWith a career spanning over 52 years in music, he is one of the most successful electronic artists ever, selling over 85 million albums and singles. Known for his large scale, elaborate live shows, Jarre has performed concerts at the Eiffel Tower, the Pyramids in Egypt and even the Sahara Desert. He’s also a UNESCO ambassador for education, science and culture and in 2017 was awarded the Stephen Hawking Medal for Science CommunicationWe discuss the making of his new album and concert film ‘Live in Bratislava - an audio-visual record of his historic open-air concert-event 'Bridge From The Future', performed on May 12, 2024 in Slovakia. A truly spectacular live event that features all that you’d expect from a Jean-Michel Jarre concert - elaborate sets, stunning visuals, fireworks and for the first time, a drone display For more information or to pre-order the album, visit: https://www.jeanmicheljarre.com/live-in-bratislavaSynthetic Dreams is presented and produced by Scott ZverblisFollow Synthetic Dreams on InstagramFollow Synthetic Dreams on ThreadsFollow Synthetic Dreams on Twitter / XSynthetic Dreams title music by Chris Ibbott
Hosted by Lewis Zverblis, Synthetic Dreams is a podcast series featuring relaxed, in-depth interviews with artists from different genres and backgrounds to discuss their music, career and what keeps them inspired.
The show started back in 2021 and guests so far have included, Vince Clarke, Paul Hartnol (Orbital) Neil Barnes (Leftfield) Alex Paterson (The Orb) Graham Massey (808 State) Boris Blank (Yello) Sonic Boom (Spaceman 3) Daniel Miller (Mute Records) Mark Mothersbaugh (Devo) Andy McCluskey (OMD) John Grant, Clem Burke (Blondie) and legendary producer Youth.
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