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EXCLUSIVE! Listen To Carpenter Brut’s Debut Single For ‘The Rise of The Synths’ Companion Album | Vehlinggo

The cut clearly reflects Carpenter Brut’s deft approach to synthwave — darksynth bathed in the melodic predilections of Tangerine Dream, Dario Argento, and the man for which the Carpenter Brut project derives its name; and scrubbed raw with the essence of SebastiAn. – Vehlinggo

 

Premiering today is the debut single from the upcoming The Rise of The Synths Companion Album, featuring the new and exclusive track, “Night Stalker” by French synthwave artist Carpenter Brut — listen now at Vehlinggo!  The single will be available digitally this Friday, March 3 on Lakeshore’s Bandcamp.  The full companion album is set to drop this spring.

This album, featuring all-new and exclusive tracks, was conceived in support of the forthcoming The Rise of The Synths documentary directed by Iván Castell and produced by Javier Moreno with an amazing team from Spain.  The film is the definitive documentary about synthwave and ’80s retro and electronic music.  The crowd-funding campaign is ongoing, and you can support the film’s next phase at Indiegogo.


 
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‘The Rise Of The Synths’ Companion Album Will Feature French Synthwave Musician Carpenter Brut

The latest artist reveal on The Rise of The Synths Companion Album is Carpenter Brut, the French synthwave moniker of Franck Hueso.  Carpenter Brut is said to evoke “an encounter between Justice beats and the universe of John Carpenter.”  On Friday, March 3, Lakeshore will release the debut single featuring Carpenter Brut from The Rise of The Synths Companion Album on Bandcamp.  Stay tuned for a sneak preview this week!

In 2012, Carpenter Brut released EP I, which was an instant hit – especially with Le Perv and its music video which pays tribute to Fabio Fulci and ’80s slashers. Then came EP II, the powerful Roller Mobster, crowned the EP and became a reference in heavy synthwave. In early 2015 came the end of the trilogy started in 2012 with the release of the third EP, EPIII. Turbo Killer is part of his latest opus and the music video directed by Seth Ickerman may be considered as the synthesis of Carpenter Brut’s universe developed throughout the three EPs.

THE RISE OF THE SYNTHS is a feature documentary directed by Iván Castell and produced by Javier Moreno with an amazing team from Spain.  The film is the definitive documentary about synthwave and ’80s retro and electronic music.  The filmmakers’ crowd-funding campaign is running right now.  Head over to IndieGogo to give them your support!

 
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The Rise Of The Synths: Dance With The Dead Added To Forthcoming Companion Album

The Rise of the Synths Companion Album: Dance With The Dead

Lakeshore Records is excited to announce synthwave artists Dance With The Dead will be featured on the forthcoming The Rise of the Synths Companion Album!  Previously, we announced that Code Elektro, Robert Parker, Waveshaper and OGRE will be a part of this compilation album, featuring new and exclusive tracks.  See the duo, comprised of Justin Pointer and Tony Kim, at select performances in March.  Follow Dance With The Dead on Facebook for details.  The Rise Of The Synths Companion Album is slated to be released this spring, so stay tuned for more updates!

We wanted to write a feel good track that really showcased our style of blending guitars with synthesizers.  The synth scene that’s currently happening is great because there’s so many artists showcasing a fresh perspective on influenced sounds from the early days of synthesizers. – Dance With The Dead

 

THE RISE OF THE SYNTHS is a feature documentary directed by Iván Castell and produced by Javier Moreno with an amazing team from Spain.  The film is the definitive documentary about synthwave and ’80s retro and electronic music.  The filmmakers’ crowd-funding campaign is running right now.  Head over to IndieGogo to give them your support!


 
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The Rise of the Synths: The Companion Album Will Feature Denmark’s Code Elektro

The latest synthwave artist confirmed on the forthcoming The Rise of the Synths Companion Album is Denmark’s Code Elektro.  A two-time GAFFA Award Nominee (Denmark’s annual pop music awards), Code Elektro is the moniker of the Danish electro  band helmed by Martin, who references Blade Runner, John Carpenter, Daft Punk, S U R V I V E and others in his music.  Follow Code Elektro on Facebook.  The album is slated to be released this spring, so stay tuned for more updates!

“From my perspective, the synth scene IS rising – and it’s happing right now. So much amazing music out there. I’m really happy that Lakeshore asked Code Elektro to be a part of Rise of the Synths,” said Martin.  

THE RISE OF THE SYNTHS is a feature documentary directed by Iván Castell and produced by Javier Moreno with an amazing team from Spain.  The film is the definitive documentary about synthwave and ’80s retro and electronic music.  The filmmakers’ crowd-funding campaign is running right now.  Head over to IndieGogo to give them your support!


 
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The Rise of the Synths: The Companion Album Features Sweden’s Robert Parker

Lakeshore Records is very excited to announce that Swedish synthwave artist Robert Parker will officially be on the forthcoming The Rise Of The Synths: Companion Album, a soundtrack in support of the successfully crowd-funded film!  Previously, we announced that Waveshaper, OGRE and Voyager were also on the album, comprised of exclusive tracks by each artists.  Robert Parker is currently on tour and you can follow him here on Facebook.  Stay tuned for more updates on confirmed artists!

THE RISE OF THE SYNTHS is a feature documentary directed by Iván Castell and produced by Javier Moreno with an amazing team from Spain.  The film is the definitive documentary about synthwave and ’80s retro and electronic music.  The filmmakers’ crowd-funding campaign is running right now.  Head over to IndieGogo to give them your support!


 
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