5 Years Of My Favourite #Synthfam Artists - Part Two
by Karl Magi
Dimi Kaye
Dimi Kaye has always captured me with his skillful guitar playing and melodic songwriting. He crafts a sonic universe defined by energy, motion and vivid storytelling, blending melody and atmosphere to create a thrilling auditory experience. Dimi Kaye’s music embodies the exhilaration of movement.
The way in which Dimi Kaye uses synths adds texture and emotion, ranging from gleaming, nasal tones to broad, trumpeting patterns that pulsate dynamically. These shimmering layers are complemented by his electric guitar mastery. He can make his guitar growl, shred or evoke deep emotional resonance. Whether delivering a smokin’ solo or a tender melody, hs guitar becomes a powerful force in his compositions.
A solid rhythmic foundation underpins Dimi Kaye’s tracks, where smooth basslines oscillate beneath steady drums, creating a seamless interplay between groove and energy. This rhythmic precision enhances the uplifting, victorious quality of his melodies, often soaring with positive energy and a sense of triumph.
Another reason I enjoy Dimi Kaye's music is the way he tells cohesive stories, weaving warm, detailed elements into dynamic and evocative scenes. From open roads to sparkling seas, his compositions take me on an auditory journey, combining melody, power and emotion into a vibrant and unforgettable musical experience.
Mayah Camara
The first time I heard Mayah Camara’s amazing voice, I was hooked. her voice brims over with soulful energy in an irresistible way. emotional storytelling, relationship and personal growth take centre stage in her songs, blending powerful imagery with intricate musical textures to create deeply resonant experiences.
I’m drawn to the deep nostalgia and longing in Mayah Camara’s songwriting as she reflects on better times and memories of lost connections. She expresses a yearning for idealized moments, balancing melancholy with an undercurrent of hope. She also explores the complexities of unrequited love, separation and misunderstandings while highlighting the resilience required to move forward.
I am deeply appreciative of Mayah Camara’s entrancing and powerful vocal performances that burst with deep feelings and emotional complexity. She can carry me to the stars or make me ache with sadness through her captivating voice and expression.
The way in which Mayah Camara effectively creates cinematic imagery enhances her storytelling. Images are metaphorically etched in the clouds and neon-drenched visions paint vibrant emotional and situational landscapes.
The backing music for Mayah Camara’s songs often emphasizes lush synth textures and dynamic melodies. Luminous and glittering synths create a balance between delicacy and robustness, while uplifting yet aching melodies express both hope and melancholy.
Damokles
Damokles remains one of my enduring favourites in the synth scene. I enjoy the way in which he blends vintage vibes with contemporary flair. his style is rooted in retro sounds and infused with funk, jazz, rock ‘n’ roll and disco influences, But ends up sounding completely individual and fresh.
I've always been drawn to Damokles’ high production values, as he creates soundscapes full of intriguing synth tones and intricate textures. Layered arrangements and blistering synth and keytar solos showcase instrumental mastery and technical flair, elevating each track into an engaging listening experience.
Another reason I so enjoy Damokles’ work is his distinctive, deep-toned voice. He sounds like nobody else in the scene and creates compelling melodies that are both catchy and emotionally expressive. That strong sense of melody is pervasive, as he blends heartfelt expression with infectious playfulness.
Damokles’ blend of vintage-inspired sounds and modern production captures his deep sense of individuality, offering an exploration of intriguing sonic possibilities. Whether through its funky grooves, jazz-infused rhythms or spirited synth journeys, his music expresses his unique personality.
With its bright energy, personal expression and genre-spanning appeal, Damokles’ music carries me on a bold and entertaining journey through eclectic, well-produced and innovative sounds.
Lau Fares
Lau Fares captured me from the get go with her vocals that mix emotional depth and dynamic energy. She weaves love, loss and catharsis into a luminous sonic tapestry of sound in her songs. The way in which she combines expressive vocals, radiant synths and powerful instrumentation captures both the ache of heartbreak and the hope of renewal.
Another strong aspect of Lau Fares’ music is the way in which her vocal performances bring together raw intensity and heartfelt emotion, mingling love and loss with passion and need. Her voice is warm, enfolding and unmistakably emotive as it soars and caresses. her performances embody the struggles and triumphs of human connection.
I've always appreciated the way in which Lau Fares fearlessly explores complex relationships In her songs. Her themes range from toxic ties to the challenges of love at a distance. Yearning melodies and throbbing basslines capture the push-and-pull of desire while dynamic synth solos and intricate guitar often amplify the emotional arcs.
There is something elemental in the way that Lau Fares captivates me. Despite the overt retrowave feeling in her tracks, her fusion of sound and emotion resonates deeply, producing a satisfying and transformative musical experience.
Elevate The Sky
My first experience With Elevate the Sky’s music exerted a powerful pull because of his expressive passion and his deeply heartfelt vocals that convey both strength and vulnerability.
Elevate the Sky crafts detailed synthscapes, blending retro aesthetics with modern flair to transport listeners on an emotional journey. From gentle caresses to soaring intensity, his voice becomes a vessel of yearning and triumph, evoking hope and resilience.
I am also a fan of the way in which Elevate the Sky uses rich, retro-inspired instrumentation— including pounding '80s drums, glowing synths and dynamic guitar solos— to immerse listeners in an engaging auditory experience. All of the elements add depth and diversity, creating an intriguing, broad sonic palette.
Elevate the Sky’s songwriting often embodies feelings of hope and triumph as it uplifts, energizes and inspires. His songs exude positivity, resilience and the triumph of light over darkness, creating an exhilarating sense of adventure. I also enjoy the way in which his songs unfold as journeys of emotional exploration.
The fact that Elevate the Sky also collaborates with a wide variety of artists further enhances his music, as they all add harmony and warmth. Elevate the Sky delivers a nostalgic yet timeless blend of emotive storytelling and vibrant sound, a true celebration of music’s transformative power.
Montse Torres
Ever since I first discovered her, I've appreciated the way in which Montse Torres crafts music that immerses listeners in a narrative-driven world. I find her emotional depth and rich sonic textures captivating. She explores themes of resistance, memory and human resilience against the dehumanizing forces of a technological dystopia.
Her instrumental sophistication is another reason why I so enjoy Montse Torres’ music. Her dynamic range creates tension and intrigue, underscoring her storytelling’s emotional weight. Her music often pairs modern electronic elements with organic sounds like the koto, xylophone or soaring electric guitar solos, adding nuance to her synthscapes.
I enjoy the way in which Montse Torres delves into the struggle between humanity and technology, capturing both defiance and hope. She looks at the resistance against technological dehumanization and the power of love and emotion.
I’m compelled by her focus on preserving human connection and feeling. Her tracks unfold like cinematic stories, set against dystopian cityscapes where love and memory act as beacons of resistance.
The way in which Montse Torres’ music combines emotive elements with atmosphere balances haunting melancholy with glimmers of light. Her layered, evolving soundscapes carry me on a journey of introspection, defiance and hope in the face of looming darkness.
LukHash
I’ve always found LukHash’s blend of digital nostalgia, grandeur, and emotional depth particularly intoxicating. The way in which he draws from 8-bit and chiptune elements evokes the early era of computer music with bubbling chip sounds, spiky digital landscapes and grungy computerized textures. These retro influences are intertwined with modern synth mastery, where glowing, lissome tones bend and twist, majestic melodies soar and broad notes dance with an air of adventure.
I find LukHash’s mixture of kinetic energy and motion quite compelling. Propulsive basslines and massively punching drums drive the low end with explosive speed while sharp-edged rhythms and bouncing synths create a dynamic sense of uplift. His melodies can express moods and feelings moving through dark majesty and aching emotion to dreamy tranquility.
My ears are pleased by the atmosphere and emotion permeating the music, painting vivid scenes of cyberpunk adventures, dangerous digital worlds and shadowy landscapes. The interplay between light and dark is Something that LukHash does well is contrasting gleaming, noble synths with the gritty elements, balancing uplifting triumph with lurking tension.
Ultimately LukHash’s mixture of digital nostalgia, majestic drama, and kinetic intensity creates music that’s powerful, evocative and richly textured.
Sunesis
I am deeply compelled by the way in which Sunesis creates profound musical experiences by blending emotionally Impactful storytelling with Textural soundscapes. I am touched by the way in which her vulnerable, tender vocals tremble with emotion and By her lyrics that explore themes of love, longing, and loss. This emotional depth is complemented by the duality of melancholy and hope, reflecting the complexity of human experiences.
The defining factors that draw me to Sunesis’ sound are its galactic tranquility, stellar glow, and spaced-out environments. Her music has a sense of immensity, transporting listeners to celestial realms. Layers of shimmering, twinkling synths intertwine with gigantic bass and solidly pounding drums, creating dynamic contrasts that ground the ethereal with rhythmic vitality.
Sunesis also has a beautiful touch for evoking flowing sensations. Her music’s rippling motion and gliding notes mirror the emotional journey embedded within. The interplay of light and shadow, desolation and warmth emphasizes the transformative nature of the songs, where struggles resolve into moments of clarity and connection.
By weaving together lush instrumental textures, cosmic imagery, and heartfelt vocals, Sunesis offers a cinematic and introspective auditory experience. Each track becomes a journey through inner emotions and vast, otherworldly realms, resonating deeply with me.
Aisle 9
The way in which Aisle 9 mingles superb production quality, enchanting guitar playing and richly layered synthesizer tapestries immediately makes him one of my favourite synth artists today. I am enamoured of the way in which he uses intricate guitar, complex synth sounds and Intertwining notes to weave an intricate and immersive tapestry Is deeply enjoyable.
I am touched by the way in which emotion flows deeply through Aisle 9’s melodies. Haunting delicacy meets uplifting encouragement, Coming together into tunes that resonate with nostalgia, hope and a tinge of melancholy. Each track carries an aching expressiveness, bringing together loss and yearning while maintaining a sense of forward motion and optimism.
Aisle 9 has a superb sound defined by dynamic and textural layers. Powerful basslines, ethereal synth strings and airy chords interlace with punchy drums and vibrant melodies that sail effortlessly through the compositions. Sharp bursts of rhythm and digitally flickering notes add texture, while The artist's solos emphasize moments of free-flowing, joyful energy.
There's a deep atmospheric quality about the artist's music that lends it additional depth and engaging power. I find myself moved by his soundscapes. Aisle 9 creates a sound that is both grounded and otherworldly, carrying me on a deeply moving auditory journey.
Calida J
The way in which Calida J weaves a rich tapestry of emotions, blending themes of love, memory and self-discovery is charming to me.Her compelling Strength as they explore the complexity of human relationships, touching on longing, heartbreak and reconciliation. Her Writing explores the tension between closeness and separation, often framing these emotions with a sense of unfulfilled longing.
Nostalgia and remembrance are central motifs, evoked through Strong imagery and songwriting that captures intense feelings. many of her songs acknowledge the impermanence of cherished moments, while also celebrating their impact.Calida J Also explores personal transformation, balancing the heartache of past experiences with optimism and resilience.
Her frequent collaborator, Fonz Tramontano, weaves his own magic, using his synth skills to evoke cosmic glow, diamond galaxies and velvet night. He creates an otherworldly atmosphere, emphasizing Calida J’s intense and grabbing performances.
Another reason why I so enjoy Calida J is the way in which her emotionally expressive vocals amplify her storytelling, she can deliver aching emotion and pure soul with trembling vulnerability or defiant power.
Through her heartfelt narratives, introspection and evocative melodies, I am struck by the way in which Calida J invites listeners on a transformative journey, exploring love, loss and the human condition with profound sincerity and hope.
Beckett
Beckett’s music always seizes me as he fuses nostalgia and rhythmic energy, blending retro influences with contemporary flair. With his smooth, funky grooves and a retro-tastic production style, his sound is heartfelt and sharp, rooted in synth-based melodies that pay homage to genres from classic video game music and Japanese city pop.
I’m entranced by Beckett’s voice as it glides effortlessly through sultry, smooth tones and gritty intensity, full of captivating versatility. I also enjoy his diverse instrumentation like funky slap bass, layered synth, jazzy guitar solos and talkbox effects. He creates an immersive experience that’s equal parts playful and sophisticated. I also find Beckett’s knack for catchy melodies and fun synth solos to be deeply pleasing.
His collaborations are another reason that I enjoy Beckett’s work with guest performances from artists like Luca Ricardo and Rachel Jones adding depth and variety. Each piece radiates atmosphere, conjuring imagery of city lights, cerulean skies or intergalactic adventures.
Beckett’s ability to seamlessly meld synthwave, funk, jazz fusion and city pop allows him to craft music that feels both timeless and fresh. The result is a soundscape that invites me to dance, dream and revel in a richly textured auditory journey.
Seersha
I find the way in which Seersha’s music skillfully combines excellent storytelling, dynamic instrumentation and lush soundscapes. Her explorations of empowerment, resilience and emotional complexity allow her to explore the highs and lows of love, loss and personal growth. She blends introspection with poetic imagery to create intense narratives.
Her silky, emotive voice is another reason why I enjoy Seersha so much. Her vocals are aching, wistful and dynamic, as they pull me into the heart of her storytelling. Seersha’s vocals, often complemented by collaborators like Juan Cezar from Frisky Monkey, add depth and contrast to her sound, creating a harmonious blend of styles and tones.
I also enjoy the way in which Seersha's backing music features layered synths, undulating basslines and bursting drums. She uses textures such as shimmering chimes and glowing sonic waves to generate ethereal atmospheres while throbbing beats and oscillating rhythms provide a powerful undercurrent. Guitars, saxophones and even panpipes further enhance the dynamic and immersive experience.
In the end, it's the blend of resilience and vulnerability in Seersha’s music that most attracts me to it. She layers intricate soundscapes with heartfelt vocals and introspective lyrics. I find her music deeply pleasing for the way in which it invites me into a world of emotional exploration and sonic sophistication.
