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Howard Jones reflected on his musical influences, his relentless commitment to experiment with electronic music, why his music is so upbeat and the state of synthpop during a recent stop in Milwaukee for the Retro Futura 2017 tour.
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From early Freezepop to Symbion Project, Larkspur and his latest project, ELYXR, Kasson Crooker is a tireless musical chameleon, exploring the limits of electronic instruments and composition. I recently had an opportunity to interview him about several new songs he has written for ELYXR. Our talk also turned to his highly creative songwriting process, his early days with Freezepop and what’s next.
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Paradise, the new single released today by Breakdown Valentine, represents a new direction for the San Francisco-based duo. Vocalist Olivia Barchard and producer/songwriter Allen Davis are exploring a more synthesizer-driven sound, with neo-disco influences. I recently caught up with them to learn more.
Read More »Aidan Casserly from Empire State Human reflects on his rich history in the world of synthpop
I recently interviewed Aidan Casserly, one of the most prolific artists in the synthpop scene. It encompasses Empire State Human, KuBO, the Garland Cult and a solid body of solo work.
Read More »Molina stuns with brilliant debut EP, Corpus
Rebecca Molina has accomplished something quite remarkable: She has debuted with an EP that is among the strongest I’ve ever heard in the world of modern synthpop.
Read More »Depeche Mode’s “spirited” new album bristles with vitality
Depeche Mode’s new studio album, Spirit, is their best work in many years. Quality songwriting, combined with top-notch production, propel it to a vital, visceral and entertaining level.
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The Camouflage front man has teamed with two of the band’s road musicians to explore new, darker sounds. Camouflage frontman Marcus Meyn recently announced a single from M.I.N.E, his new collaboration with Jochen Schmalbach and Volker Hinkel, both members of Camouflage’s live shows. Plus, four more songs are on the[…]
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AccroGeist, a new synthpop duo from Manchester, England, has released an impressive new EP, its first release. Its music features tight, multi-faceted synth arrangements and excellent vocals. In this interview, we learn more about them, their musical influences and what’s next.
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