Uploaded April 2025 | Updated September 2026, 4 days ago
Mini Hero #3 April 24th 2025
💬 Got a new release or playlist you want featured? DM us on Instagram @miniheropod for a shoutout!
📰 Synthwave News
Chill Collins & Volt Age just dropped the video for Lowlife (feat. The Neon Syndicate) – now streaming on YouTube.
XENNON & WWE star Joaquin Wilde are teaming up for a synthwave album inspired by 80s–90s Japanese wrestling. The first track, FUGU, is out now – a lush blend of New Age and retro nostalgia.
Neotropolis 2025 (Apr 23–27) is happening in the Mojave Desert – an immersive cyberpunk festival with performances from Waveshaper, Megatronix, and Starfarer.
The Midnight announces their EU & UK tour (Sept 17–Oct 12) with support from Pale Blue Eyes – grab your tickets!
🆕 New Releases
Singles
Mikotron & Casetter – The Person You Should Be
DREAMPOCKET – Detect (Pashang Remix)
DRUMxWAVE & Chroma Cloud – Flames in the Sky
lenn Main – Silent Hideout
SIXMIXSIX – Unspoken
GMNI88 – Behind Your Eyes
Chill Collins & Volt Age – Lowlife (feat. The Neon Syndicate)
Albums & EPs
Alex Lightspeed – Lost Future (Out Apr 23)
ARPRAXIS – ARPRAXIS
iammilan – why would I lie to you?
Waveshaper – Sounds That Kill (Remastered classic with a bonus track – originally from 2014)
🎧 Picks of the Week
Daniel’s Pick 🎵 Closer To You (Jnathyn Remix) – ROOTIME & CMACK Jnathyn, a Sacramento-based producer signed to Monstercat, blends oppositional sounds in unexpected ways. This remix is smooth, danceable, and grounded with a cheeky bassline and emotive vocal – pure ear candy.
Nick’s Pick 🎵 Detect (Pashang Remix) – DREAMPOCKET A dreamy yet punchy take on the original, full of atmospheric texture and irresistible energy.
📻 Extras & Plugs
Check out the latest episode of Heartbeathero Radio on Spotify & SoundCloud, featuring Jon Beckett, Phaserland, OSC, and Brandon – recorded live last Saturday!
Coming up: May 17 – a special feature with I Am Boleyn
Feeling Summer, our new single is out now!
🔮 Next Episode: May 1, 2025
👋 Thanks for listening! Catch us next week for more synthwave discoveries, news, and our handpicked favourites.
🎶 Keep riding the neon wave.
Mini Hero #3 April 24th 2025
💬 Got a new release or playlist you want featured? DM us on Instagram @miniheropod for a shoutout!
📰 Synthwave News
Chill Collins & Volt Age just dropped the video for Lowlife (feat. The Neon Syndicate) – now streaming on YouTube.
XENNON & WWE star Joaquin Wilde are teaming up for a synthwave album inspired by 80s–90s Japanese wrestling. The first track, FUGU, is out now – a lush blend of New Age and retro nostalgia.
Neotropolis 2025 (Apr 23–27) is happening in the Mojave Desert – an immersive cyberpunk festival with performances from Waveshaper, Megatronix, and Starfarer.
The Midnight announces their EU & UK tour (Sept 17–Oct 12) with support from Pale Blue Eyes – grab your tickets!
🆕 New Releases
Singles
Mikotron & Casetter – The Person You Should Be
DREAMPOCKET – Detect (Pashang Remix)
DRUMxWAVE & Chroma Cloud – Flames in the Sky
lenn Main – Silent Hideout
SIXMIXSIX – Unspoken
GMNI88 – Behind Your Eyes
Chill Collins & Volt Age – Lowlife (feat. The Neon Syndicate)
Albums & EPs
Alex Lightspeed – Lost Future (Out Apr 23)
ARPRAXIS – ARPRAXIS
iammilan – why would I lie to you?
Waveshaper – Sounds That Kill (Remastered classic with a bonus track – originally from 2014)
🎧 Picks of the Week
Daniel’s Pick 🎵 Closer To You (Jnathyn Remix) – ROOTIME & CMACK Jnathyn, a Sacramento-based producer signed to Monstercat, blends oppositional sounds in unexpected ways. This remix is smooth, danceable, and grounded with a cheeky bassline and emotive vocal – pure ear candy.
Nick’s Pick 🎵 Detect (Pashang Remix) – DREAMPOCKET A dreamy yet punchy take on the original, full of atmospheric texture and irresistible energy.
📻 Extras & Plugs
Check out the latest episode of Heartbeathero Radio on Spotify & SoundCloud, featuring Jon Beckett, Phaserland, OSC, and Brandon – recorded live last Saturday!
Coming up: May 17 – a special feature with I Am Boleyn
Feeling Summer, our new single is out now!
🔮 Next Episode: May 1, 2025
👋 Thanks for listening! Catch us next week for more synthwave discoveries, news, and our handpicked favourites.
🎶 Keep riding the neon wave.
