EPISODE · May 14, 2026 · 51 MIN
S7.E6: The History of Synths
from Out of the Main · host Tom Nixon and John Nixon
John takes Tom on a trip down memory lane, chronicling the history and evolution of the use of synthesizers in pop and rock music, with particular emphasis on the 1970s and 80s. Where did it all begin? Our hypothesis just might surprise you! And when did synths peak throughout music history? (Our opinions here won’t surprise you one bit.) One part education, one part exploration, one part adulation…this episode is all about the role that synthesizers played during the evolution of popular music and rock and roll…Comments? Questions? Concerns? Raise them all on Facebook, Twitter or our new Substack, which you should be subscribed to by now!Listen and Subscribe:Find the podcast platform of your choice here.Referenced and Related:Playlist of songs featured on Out of the MainJohn’s Spotify Yacht Rock PlaylistTom’s Spotify Yacht Rock PlaylistIntro/outro: Stock Music “We’re Here” composed by John H. Nixon (BMI)Find and Follow:Find us at Sea on Substack: outofthemain.substack.comThe Mainland: OutoftheMain.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/yachtrockpodcastTwitter: https://twitter.com/outofthemainYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@outofthemainSupport the Podcast: patreon.com/OutoftheMain“Born at Sea. Raised on Radio.”
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John takes Tom on a trip down memory lane, chronicling the history and evolution of the use of synthesizers in pop and rock music, with particular emphasis on the 1970s and 80s. Where did it all begin? Our hypothesis just might surprise you! And when did synths peak throughout music history? (Our opinions here won’t surprise you one bit.) One part education, one part exploration, one part adulation…this episode is all about the role that synthesizers played during the evolution of popular music and rock and roll…Comments? Questions? Concerns? Raise them all on Facebook, Twitter or our new Substack, which you should be subscribed to by now!Listen and Subscribe:Find the podcast platform of your choice here.Referenced and Related:Playlist of songs featured on Out of the MainJohn’s Spotify Yacht Rock PlaylistTom’s Spotify Yacht Rock PlaylistIntro/outro: Stock Music “We’re Here” composed by John H. Nixon (BMI)Find and Follow:Find us at Sea on Substack: outofthemain.substack.comThe Mainland: OutoftheMain.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/yachtrockpodcastTwitter: https://twitter.com/outofthemainYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@outofthemainSupport the Podcast: patreon.com/OutoftheMain“Born at Sea. Raised on Radio.”
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