Synthetic Dreams Podcast

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Hosted by Lewis Zverblis, Synthetic Dreams is a podcast series featuring relaxed, in-depth interviews with artists from different genres and backgrounds to discuss their music, career and what keeps them inspired. The show started back in 2021 and guests so far have included, Vince Clarke, Paul Hartnol (Orbital) Neil Barnes (Leftfield) Alex Paterson (The Orb) Graham Massey (808 State) Boris Blank (Yello) Sonic Boom (Spaceman 3) Daniel Miller (Mute Records) Mark Mothersbaugh (Devo) Andy McCluskey (OMD) John Grant, Clem Burke (Blondie) and legendary producer Youth.
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EP 144: Clare Grogan - Altered Images, Happy Birthday Tour, Father Ted & Life in Music
Tuesday, 10 March, 2026

In today’s insightful and extremely fun episode of Synthetic Dreams, I’m joined by singer, actor , author and pop icon Clare Grogan.We had a really lovely chat that covered a lot of ground — from classic 80s synth pop to touring stories, acting memories, and brand new music.Clare talks about the upcoming Altered Images Happy Birthday 50th Anniversary Tour, which celebrates the legendary debut album Happy Birthday. On the tour, Altered Images will perform the album in full — a record that still sounds as fresh and joyful today as it did when it was first released in 1981.We also go back to the early days of the band, including what it was like touring with their heroes Siouxsie and the Banshees, and working with Banshees bassist Steve Severin on the Happy Birthday album.Away from music, we share a laugh about Clare’s brilliant — and very funny — appearance in the classic comedy Father Ted.We also dive into the making of the band’s latest album Mascara Streakz — a record that acts as both a love letter to Clare’s daughter and a reflection on life, family, and growing older.The Altered Images 50th Anniversary Happy Birthday Tour kicks off at the Norwich Waterfront on 3 September and finishes at Liquid Rooms on 25 September.For the full list of dates and ticket information visit:alteredimages.bandAltered Images - Happy Birthday (Official Video) Altered Images - Don't Talk To Me About Love (Official Video)Clare Grogan on Father TedGregory's Girl film trailer Synthetic Dreams is presented and produced by Scott ZverblisFollow Synthetic Dreams on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow Synthetic Dreams on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Threads⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠