New Album by pdqb – 8 1/2 Bit Via Synaptic Cliffs

22/10/2025

Reading Time:

1–2 minutes

“I live in the arcades. Reality was never an option!”

The 85-year-old video game queen and film composer pdqb (born on November 14, 1939) delivers a beautiful love letter to your boomer childhood, a wild ride through the golden age of video gaming. Hear how she dodges bullets, jumps over cosmic chasms, beats bosses, reaches bonus stages, uses cheat codes and even her last continue…just to stay in a world of pixels and vectors forever.

pdqb will bring you back all those fond memories of unburdened joy that you might have lost while growing up. She could be your savior. Synaptic Cliffs is filled with otherworldly pride to present these 14 timeless masterpieces to its beloved listeners.

Artist: pdqb
Release: 8 1/2 Bit
Label: Synaptic Cliffs
Release Date: October 31, 2025

Tracks:

A Side

A1 Sixfold Radianz (3:45)
A2 Boktay (2:10)
A3 4d-TögTägTüu (1:23)
A4 Exosphear (4:07)
A5 Maurodius-Papeda (1:11)
A6 Dondoli (the NPC) (3:20)
A7 …LeftRightBA (0:56)

B Side

B1 Lygöphobiä (1:49)
B2 Flossbite (1:36)
B3 Chipppps (3:32)
B4 DodgedoG (2:33)
B5 Bogeygirl (2:16)
B6 Laserzimmer 1, Raum 3.16 (1:54)
B7 Binäry Gatoraders On Acid (2:06)

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Felix Göllner

Felix Göllner is a seasoned public relations professional specializing in electronic music. He manages PR and social media for Kompakt Records, promoting releases, events, and artists globally. Through his work with artists like Kölsch, Gui Boratto, and The Orb, Felix has significantly influenced the electronic music scene. As a contributor to B’SPOQUE magazine under the pseudonym Silent Shout, Felix explores the intersections of music and culture. His articles delve into innovative musical projects, such as Diamond Day’s ambient EP and Optometry’s thematic explorations, reflecting his deep engagement with contemporary music trends. Felix’s expertise and passion for music enrich B’SPOQUE magazine, offering readers insightful perspectives on the evolving landscape of electronic music.