Synthpop Nonstop

SYNERTIA EP, by SYNERTIA 4 track album

Synertia is a new collaborative project from indie stawart Jen Wood (Tattle Tale, 9 solo albums, The Postal Service), with LA producer Derek Ryan. A bit more dance floor than her recent GEMZ project, grounded in Wood's clear phrasing, intonation, and lovelorn themes. SPNS pick: "Above the Clouds"

The sky's alive with lights. Bombastic synth classics from Propaganda and Boytronic, new things via LAX and LGW, plus an Anglo-Brazilian obscurity.

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I feel you in my mind. Synth revolution classics from Soft Cell and Art Of Noise, new tracks via LAX and LGA, plus a Dr. Who-inspired rarity.

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In For The Kill, by Die Sexual track by Die Sexual

Gothy LA couple Die Sexual (either "dye" or "dee" is OK with them) deliver another dark, pulsing single, grounded on EBM, with sensual spoken vox, that is stickier than a swingers' club ottoman. #diesexual #synthpop

A Furwell to Kings, by Cat Temper 9 track album

Bringing dynamics, humor, and a serious work ethic to synthwave, Boston-based Mike Langlie/Cat Temper's latest is a sideways homage to Rush '77. It's more guitar-forward than much of the CT catalog, but mega Getty electronic melodies land closer to the heart. SPNS pick: "Temples of the Sphinx"

Like the night waiting for the day. Synth classics uprising with OMD and Bat For Lashes, new tunes via BOS and LHR plus rare '80s relief.

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A desolation where I once lived. Subzero synth classics from Kraftwerk and André Cymone, new beats via LGW and LAX, plus a lost '80s Liverpool semi-supergroup.

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No More Like This, by PVA 10 track album

The London trio's sophomore LP explores advanced trip-hop sonic terrain just right of industrial. Their urgent and intimate vocal presence make PVA easy to pick out. SPNS pick: "Enough"
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The lunatics have taken over the asylum. Synths under siege by Erasure and Bill Nelson, some new LHR sounds, plus a rare chip off the old Throbbing Gristle.

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K-tel would compress the cuts, and edit tracks, to fit as many songs as possible on a record--some of which were required by a label in exchange for the license to a hit. This also had the advantage, in some territories, of avoiding some payment of royalties, due to exceeding statutory maximums.

Times, times. Synth dissent from The Cars and Sylvester, new-ish material via LAX and BRS, plus a rarity from a duo accused of inventing techno.

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Clash Covers, by The Quilz 5 track album

Milwaukee synth-pop couple The Quilz have a knack for fresh-sounding covers. The Clash is the inspiration for their latest batch, earnest and whimsical in the right ration. SPNS pick: "Rock the Casbah" #thequilz #synthpop

Lies lies lies yeah. Honest synth nuggets from OMD and Cabaret Voltaire, new vibes via MKE and GOT, plus hidden Basic new wave.

#thequilz #compute #dlinavolne #synthpop

Watch a lot of foreign movies. A synth invasion led by Kraftwerk and The Human League, new stuff out of LIL and YYZ, plus rare dark Belgian sweets.

@ladytrongroup.bsky.social #austra #potochkine #synthpop

You're my aural stimulator. Synthtasia by DAF and Georgio Moroder, new music via the UK and France, plus a well-baked Boston 80s rarity.

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The Sound of Z, by Zaatar 6 track album

Belgian-Moroccan DJ/producer Zaatar new EP advances classic EBM and North African motifs within a rigorous minor key pulse.

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You're living in a disco. Synthatude from Duran Duran and Book Of Love, new sounds via CDG and YOW, plus a rare NY minute.

100th nationally distributed episode! Feeling gratitude for all our stations and listeners--and for the artists that make it all possible.

If every sign that I see is complete. Synthgasms from Front 242 and The Postal Service, new tunes via SEA and YHM, plus a proto-Skinny Puppy take on The Beatles.

#synthpop #darkchisme @jessylanza.bsky.social

Eternity, by Rue Oberkampf track by Rue Oberkampf

Rue Oberkampf consistently delivers great singles. "Eternity" has a unique, slow build, and a spoken word vibe. The Munich duo's DJ roots seem evident. #synthpop #rueoberkampf

Only dreaming. Autumnal synth tracks from Telex and Depeche Mode, new music via MUC and MSP, and lapsed bit of Sheffield history.

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Other Side Of Eternity, by Violentene track by Violentene

The latest single from Ottawa duo Violentene is a showcase of mature songwriting and arranging chops, with a keen command of classic synth-pop form. @violentene.bsky.social #synthpop

It seems that everything is all too much. Synth-o-matic smashes from Yellow Magic Orchestra and Tears For Fears, new stuff via YOW and PDX, and some rare Dutch darkwave.

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1982/83 (USA only): Thriller, 90215, Run-DMC, Madonna, Future Shock, Avalon, Midnight Love, Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This), Computer Games, Rio, Living My Life, 1999, The Hurting, The Golden Age of The Wireless, Upstairs at Eric's, Signals, Let's Dance, Construction Time Again, Elliminator

Witches & Wicked Bodies, by La Mverte track by La Mverte

French producer/DJ/musician Alexandre Berly conjures an unmistakablely propulsive and sardonic new La Mevtre single, ready-made for All Hallows playists. #synthpop #halloween

Ultravox 'The Voice' (CHS 2559 CHS 12 2559). Released on this day in 1981 and reached Number 16 in the UK Singles Chart ...