"The problem with Interbay," one of my friends once confided to me, "is that there are too many ideas in every track."  

Sharing that comment with you might seem like a humblebrag--it isn't.  At no point did my friend say that they were "good" ideas or even "memorable" ideas.  It was meant as an explanation for why they don't listen to Interbay.  

I know that I have difficulty editing myself--not just in music.  I know now that I have been blessed with a whole alphabet soup of neurodivergence and I get dopamine hits from novelty.  

I want too many ideas.   And, since this Interbay music project is--at least for the moment--about me pursuing my creative capabilities--and pushing them forward--rather than monetization or tailoring my creative efforts on behalf of an audience and their expectations (obviously, I want people to listen to Interbay and like Interbay--if I cynically craft a song that doesn't represent me, but chases trends or follows the formulas that define modern pop or dance music...it wouldn't be any more popular or beneficial to me.), you're getting me making the best music I can as guided by what I find interesting, what I think is good, and sometimes I'll indulge in choices that might not be the choices that others would make, or that the market would dictate.  

So, "Jetsam"  is a fun electronic dance song that balances a man singing about a woman he loves that doesn't love him back, a woman declaring that her current relationship is over because she has no more remaining interest, and a story about a man being tossed over the side of a ship on the sea and left to drown as the ship sails away.  

...even before we talk about the arrangement or the instrumentation of this track, that's already too much.  By some standards.  

For me?  To quote Norville Barnes, "Well, I'm for it."  

This is a classic kitchen sink Interbay dance song.  And I'm hoping you're into it.  I'm hoping you enjoy the rollercoaster ride.  I'm hoping that having made this track helps to inform the tracks I make in the future.  

I may, through experience, gain the ability to whittle down my ideas into something that would draw even more people to these rollercoasters.  I'm not against making music that lots of people can like.  I'm not even against the idea that someday I might make music that people might pay for...

...but at the moment,  at least for Interbay as it is now, too many ideas isn't automatically a bug, it could be a feature of my unfettered brain chemistry expressing itself creatively.  

This is the music that my brain digs.  It would be cool if you happen to dig it too.  

So, all I ask is that you give "Jetsam" a listen.  Like it, if you do.  Repost it, share it, or add it to a playlist if you REALLY like it.  Leeave a comment--bonus points if you keep it constructive!  

Most of all, please follow this page.  There's new Interbay EVERY SINGLE DAY (so far!) and you can watch the evolution of progress (and the indulgences of a creative endeavor)  in real time.  

I hope that sounds like fun to you.  :)

"Jetsam" *SoundCloud Exclusive*

🎧 "Push and pull" on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/5ADoQyj8vuN4ghXr03OuYW?si=LGXW5S-URMabxioI4_53DQ

Hi, I’m SugarSynth; an ongoing audio/visual art project by Ashley Koopstra.

Crafting sound gives voice to the parts of my mind that are otherwise left on mute. 💜 I create electronic tracks that blur the line between melody, malfunction, retro vibes and heavy bass; ruthlessly using whatever tools I need to bring my vision to life. My workflow is unique: I write lyrics, record sounds, mix them, and produce melodies, I then use the most modern software and tools to sculpt, optimize, polish and create unique sounds in great quality. My vocals are heavily modified. Every sound I shape is a way to connect, to make the invisible feel a little more real.

🎹 Gear: Akai MPK Mini MK3, Akai APC Mini MK2
🎤 Behringer XM8500 (Heavily modified/synthesized)
🎛  DAW: Bitwig Studio
🎨 Most of my artwork/photos/images are generative AI (diffusion) elements sometimes even combined with real life photos. Always using GIMP for composition/finalizing.

I’m not chasing perfection. I’m chasing resonance and connection. If something in my sounds or visuals evokes emotion; that’s everything.

If you wish to learn more about me give me a follow on my socials or checkout SugarSynthMusic.com for the 'about me' and 'FAQ' section.

If you follow me on SoundCloud, thanks so much ❤️❤️!! Please know I will check out your music and follow back if it's my taste, and I like a lot of music!

Post-punk, dance, indie, electronic, and mutant pop in various styles (seriously!)--new tracks being posted daily (every day for over a year, so far!)

Interbay is the new project of Peter Greyy (previously of Cremation Dance and DangerScience), based out of Seattle and Phantom Laboratories West.