2019 finds the genre of modern synthpop as vibrant as ever, with an incredible diversity of sounds, styles and geography making up this year’s top 10 new albums. Each year, as I assemble this list of the top modern synthpop albums of the year, I’m reminded that I have the[…]
Read More »The top synthpop albums of the 2010s
Thank you to everyone who participated in the voting for the top synthpop albums of the last decade. The artists and albums listed in this online survey received over 3,200 votes – an amazing number! The list contained a number of surprises.
Read More »Good evening, Pasadena: Remembering DM’s iconic ‘101’
Today, it’s 30 years since Depeche Mode played the Rose Bowl in Pasadena. This is the concert that became the subject of an incredibly popular double live album and a concert film, both called 101. Thanks to the Alnost Predictable – Almost blog for bringing this landmark anniversary to my[…]
Read More »ELYXR partners with Brian Hazard on “The Last Day of Summer”
ELYXR and Color Theory have teamed up to co-write a new song, The Last Day of Summer, that shimmers with warmth and energy. You get the chance to hear it first here on Modern Synthpop.
Read More »Foretaste’s new album Space Echoes is out of this world
Space Echoes, the recently released album by the über-talented French synthpop duo Foretaste, is an elegantly crafted masterpiece – perhaps their best work ever!
Read More »Concert review: Purity Ring takes Milwaukee by storm
Purity Ring recently made a stop in Milwaukee, where they put on an outstanding show to an enthusiastic crowd at the intimate Pabst Theater.
Read More »Freezepop fundraiser exceeds all expectations
Synthpop is alive and well. Just ask Boston-based Freezepop, who exceeded their crowdfunding goal of US$30,000 in less than 24 hours to fund the development of their fifth studio album.
Read More »Edge of the World: The Sweetest Condition’s new album is sweet perfection
The Sweetest Condition, a talented synthpop duo from Nashville, recently released an excellent debut album – Edge of the World – that shines with a unique dark electronic style, strong female vocals and polished production.
Read More »Modern Synthpop’s top 10 new albums of 2015
2015 was a stunning year for synthpop. Here are my picks for the top 10 synthpop albums of 2015.
Read More »Smoke & Mirrors: An exciting new evolution to Tenek’s sound
Since Peter Steer and Geoff Pinckney formed Tenek in 2007, they have built a solid following in the electronic music scene with a hard-driving, synth-driven sound and exceptional songwriting skills. So it’s no surprise that the group’s just-released third album, Smoke & Mirrors, kicks some serious ass. The latest evolution of[…]
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