#289: James Kent (aka Perturbator)

Dark synthwave artist James Kent, aka Perturbator, is our guest
this week. We discuss the crossover appeal of the synthwave genre
to metal fans, his history in black metal and how a solo project is
different from working with a band, how his music tells a narrative
story similar to movie soundtracks, how he brings that feeling to
his live performances, and the new direction he plans to take his
music in the future. We also talk about how making music for video
games differs from his own work, recent film soundtracks that
have motivated him, and the importance of the 2011 film Drive to
the dark synthwave movement. Petar, Brandon, and Jozalyn bring you
our half-year "Best of" lists and the five records you need to hear
before the summer starts when some major releases from Slipknot and
Tool will take over our ears. Songs: Bad Religion - “Chaos From
Within” Periphery - “Garden In The Bones” Possessed - “Shadowcult”
Perturbator - “Excess” The Old Firm Casuals - “Holger Danske”
Whitechapel - “When A Demon Deflies A Witch” Learn more about your
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