Recently, my sister and I went to see the Pet Shop Boys in concert at the Pabst Theater in Milwaukee. It was a spectacular performance, a visual and aural treat.
Read More »Marsheaux’s latest album is a synth masterpiece
Lumineux Noir, the new album from the Greek synthpop girl duo Marsheaux, is a delight to listen to and is one of the top synthpop recordings of 2009, in my opinion. Read my review to learn why.
Read More »Mesh previews ‘Only Better’ from their forthcoming album
Mesh recently released a video that previews part of the first single from their forthcoming release. Called Only Better, it really rocks!
Read More »Depeche Mode’s new ‘Sounds of the Universe’ is surprisingly good
Sounds of the Universe is Depeche Mode’s best effort in many years, combining a retro sound with solid and inspired song writing.
Read More »The definitive source for synthpop music
If you are new to synthpop that electronic music, one of the questions you’re probably asking is, “Where can I buy this amazing music?” The definitive source for everything synthpop is Todd Durrant’s excellent online store, A Different Drum.
Read More »Rupesh Cartel’s “The Disco and the What Not” rocks my eardrums
Rupesh Cartel’s 2007 release, The Disco and the What Not, is one of those CDs that I never get tired of. It contains an amazing collection of songs that are a delight to listen to on headphones.
Read More »Review: Terrorist TV by Foretaste
Terrorist TV is an amazing new CD from the French synthpop duo Foretaste. I think it’s one of the best releases of 2008. Read on to learn why!
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