Mesh’s latest album, Looking Skyward, is among their best in recent memory. It combines brilliant songwriting, arrangements and productions into one of the top new modern synthpop albums of 2016.
Read More »Kid Moxie leaps into the light with her Perfect Shadow EP
On her new EP, Perfect Shadow, Kid Moxie perfectly blends lyrical storytelling with arrangements that are uniquely her own to create one of the best modern synthpop albums of the year.
Read More »Marsheaux’s new album Ath.Lon: A little too formulaic
Marsheaux’s latest album, Ath.Lon, is a little too formulaic for my tastes. It doesn’t take away from their incredible body of work. There just wasn’t enough unique or new to inspire me.
Read More »Avec Sans’ debut album, Heartbreak Hi, delights and inspires
Avec Sans’ recently-released debut album, Heartbreak Hi, is a synthpop delight and a promise of even better things to come. Read my detailed review to learn more.
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 »DE/VISION’s new ’13’ may be their best album – ever!
DE/VISION’s new album, ’13,” is quite possibly one of the best the group has ever produced. In this review, I take a closer look at what’s new and highlight the best tracks.
Read More »CHVRCHES raises the roof at Chicago’s Riviera Theatre
CHVRCHES played an outstanding show to a sold-out crowd at the Riviera Theatre in Chicago on March 13th. Between the energy and showmanship of the Glaswegian trio and the enthusiastic Windy City audience, it was an unforgettable night.
Read More »Purity Ring achieves ethereal delight with Another Eternity
Another Eternity, the latest release from Edmonton synthpop duo Purity Ring, weaves together strong songwriting, enigmatic lyrics and quirky synth and percussive elements into a delightfully entertaining aural tapestry. Purity Ring’s 2011 debut album, Shrines, was too experimental for my tastes. But with Another Eternity, its sophomore release, Megan James[…]
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.
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