Alex Ball is the brains behind one of my favorite YouTube channels. If you're into vintage synths as much as I am, his videos are a must watch.

His most recent video is a delight as he recreates the sequencer sounds used on Der Mussolini by DAF, and Los Niños Del Parque by Liasons Dangereuses.

Of course this then took me down a DAF rabbit hole on Spotify as I went through their back catalogue. The are worse places to be.

New Model Army went to Berlin in July 2022, and with the help of the Sinfonia Leipzig Orchestra, played the most amazing gig. How much do I wish I was there?

The Sinfonia album was released this year and you should go listen to it. An experience that will make the hair on the back of your neck stand up. Justin's voice has aged like fine wine.

Dr Mix is one of my favorite YouTube channels. In this video he visits Rob Rosen's Synth Cabin in LA. Truly some amazing gear.

The Doctor Mix YouTube channel is fun. He's just so into playing synths it's really a joy to watch. A recent video was shot this side of the pond in LA at the Perfect Circuit Showroom.

Who among us hasn't wanted to see a recreation of Axel F anyway?

The b-side from INXS' What You Need wasn't an album filler track. Instead a newly recorded synth affair performed entirely by Jon Farriss.

You really have to pay attention to hear it's not Michael singing this. So good. After his tragic passing, what could have been with Jon at the healm?