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YouTube video by Electronic Cafe DEPECHE MODE - BLACK CELEBRATION (1986) | Dark SynthPop Masterpiece #albumreview #depechemode

Another HUGE album celebrating its 40th anniversary.

Depeche Mode - Black Celebration (1986)

The first part of a classic trilogy (Black Celebration, Music for the Masses and Violator), Black Celebration - the point where Depeche Mode evolved from synthpop and went global

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YouTube video by Electronic Cafe BEAUTY SLEEP: The Whole Damn Cake | Album Interview (2026) #musicinterview #synthpop

Our first Electronic Cafe interview of 2026 🎵

Introducing these new bands is the very reasons we started the EC in the first place.

Watch our great chat with Ryan and Cheylene from the indie synth band BEAUTY SLEEP from Belfast.

Go check them out ⬇️

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#beautysleep

YouTube video by Electronic Cafe TALK TALK: THE COLOUR OF SPRING (1986) | The Album That Changed Everything #albumreview #80smusic

Now on the Electronic Cafe

Our look at The Colour of Spring (1986)

An album celebrating its 40th anniversary and one that marks Talk Talk’s decisive shift from synth-pop into richly textured, organic art-pop.

A masterpiece 🎵⬇️

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YouTube video by Electronic Cafe New Alternative / Electronic Albums Reviewed | January 2026 #alternativemusic #albumreview

Now live on the Electronic Cafe YouTube channel.

A brand new 2026 “Hot Stuff” episode sharing a few albums that are making our ears happy in EC Towers

Have a great weekend @everyone🎵

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#hotstuff #synthpop #albumreviews

YouTube video by Electronic Cafe PUBLIC IMAGE LTD: "Album" (1986) | PIL's Most Underrated Record? #postpunk #alternativemusic

It’s 1986 - A new batch of groundbreaking albums are 40 years old in 2026

Public Image Ltd / “Album”

With contributions from Ryuichi Sakamoto (YMO) adding avant-electronic sophistication.

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#publicimageltd
#publicimagelimited

YouTube video by Electronic Cafe ALBUMS OF THE YEAR 2025: 30 Best Records of 2025 - New Wave Electro #AOTY25 #alternativemusic

The ELECTRONIC CAFE ALBUMS OF THE YEAR 2025.

So much great alternative electronic synth music released and listened to this year - this is our end of year chart of our 30 best (favourite) records of 2025

Check it out ⬇️

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#AOTY
#aoty2025
#albumsoftheyear

YouTube video by Electronic Cafe ALBUMS OF THE YEAR 1985: ARCADIA - So Red The Rose | Duran Duran's Elegant 80s #artpop Side Project

Arcadia’s So Red the Rose (1985) is a sleek, opulent slice of mid-80s sophistication, blending lush synths + where pop, art-rock + new romantic elegance briefly aligned to dazzling effect.

Just maybe, the best album Duran Duran never made.

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#arcadia
#duranduran

YouTube video by Electronic Cafe ALBUMS OF THE YEAR 1985: This Is Big Audio Dynamite | Mick Jones ground-breaking Debut LP #80smusic

A groundbreaking album celebrating its 40th anniversary in 2025.

“This Is Big Audio Dynamite” is a genre-splicing explosion where post-punk attitude meets electronic hip-hop beats, dance rhythms, film samples, synths creating a wildly futuristic record

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#BigAudioDynamite

YouTube video by Electronic Cafe ALBUMS OF THE YEAR 1985: SIMPLE MINDS - Once Upon a Time | The Classic That Defined an Era #80smusic

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Celebrating phenomenal albums 40th anniversary in 2025

Next up:

Simple Minds - Once Upon a Time (1985)

The album erupted with towering hooks + triumphant ambition, capturing the band uplifting + arena-sized.

Watch exclusively ⬇️

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#simpleminds

YouTube video by Electronic Cafe ALBUMS OF THE YEAR 1985: INXS - Listen Like Thieves | The Classic breakthrough LP #newwave #80smusic

ELECTRONIC CAFE ALBUM REVIEW

INXS “Listen Like Thieves” (1985) capturing INXS on the brink of global breakthrough, blending alternative rock grooves, funk-tinged rhythms and an emerging stadium-ready confidence.

Watch now and celebrate another 40th anniversary 🎵

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#inxs

YouTube video by Electronic Cafe JAKE SHILLINGFORD on "Joined Up Talking" - Inside the Classic MY LIFE STORY Album #90smusic

ON THE ELECTRONIC

Our chat with JAKE SHILLINGFORD from 90s favourites MY LIFE STORY talking about the Reissue of the classic JOINED UP TALKING album . . . blending sharp orchestral pop with vivid storytelling + wry wit.

An amazing episode ⬇️

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#mylifestory
#jakeshillingford

YouTube video by Electronic Cafe ALBUMS OF THE YEAR 1985: ABC - How to be a Zillionaire | Glossy #synthpop Classic Album #artpop

ABC - HOW TO BE A ZILLIONAIRE (1985-2025)

The mini series celebrating albums turning 40 years old in 2025 continues with this glossy neon synthpop classic

ABC's "How to be a Zillionaire" a bold, neon-lit dive into mid 80s excess + production

Watch now ⬇️

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YouTube video by Electronic Cafe MAGNETIC SKIES return with 2025 Album "Fragments" - The Sound of Modern synthpop #80ssynth #newwave

NOW LIVE ON THE ELECTRONIC CAFE YOUTUBE CHANNEL our brand new chat with the wonderful Magnetic Skies talking about their new album “Fragments” released today.

Join us now for our track-by-track chat with the full band

Below ⬇️

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#magneticskies

YouTube video by Electronic Cafe ALBUMS OF THE YEAR 1985: Grace Jones - Slave to the Rhythm | Album Review #artpop #synthpop

Another classic album celebrating its 40th anniversary

Grace Jones - Slave to the Rhythm (1985)

Not a conventional album but bold, conceptual sound collage built around multiple reinterpretations of its title track with Trevor Horn’s lush ZTT production.

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YouTube video by Electronic Cafe Rusty Egan: From Visage to Romantic | Exclusive Album Review / Interview 2025 #synthpop #80snewwave

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Exclusive Electronic Cafe “track-by-track” interview with the legendary Rusty Egan.

We discuss his brilliant new album “Romantic”, collaborations + new autobiography …… and some great stories.

Join us + take a “Romantic” stroll with Rusty

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YouTube video by Electronic Cafe ALBUMS OF THE YEAR 1985: Thompson Twins - Here's to Future Days Review #classicalbum #synthpop

ELECTRONIC CAFE ….

Our “Celebrates” mini series continues with yet another big hitter unbelievably celebrating its 40th anniversary (1985-2025).

Check out our album review of

HERE’S TO FUTURE DAYS by the THOMPSON TWINS

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Only on the Electronic.Cafe

#thompsontwins

Romantic

Rusty Egan “Romantic” the new album is out today

Zaine Griff. Wolfgang Fluer. Boy George. Claudia Brücken. Erik Stein. Rubi Roo. Tony Hadley. Peter Hook. Paula Gilmer. Vandal Moon. Zeus B. Held. Ronny.

Check it out + immerse yourself into this masterclass
#RustyEgan

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YouTube video by Electronic Cafe ALBUMS OF THE YEAR 1985: Kate Bush - The Genius of the HOUNDS OF LOVE masterpiece #classicalbums

NOW LIVE ON THE ELECTRONIC CAFE - The next episode in our mini-series highlighting groundbreaking albums celebrating their 40th anniversary (1985-2025):

Hounds of Love by Kate Bush

Take a look and see what we have to say 🎵

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#katebush

YouTube video by Electronic Cafe Jennifer Touch Interview: Inside Her Bold New Album - Aging At Airports #synthpop

NOW LIVE ON THE ELECTRONIC CAFE . …. another brand new episode

Our wonderful chat with friend of the EC Jennifer Touch - talking about her fantastic new alternative electronic album “Aging at Airports”.

Only on the Electronic Cafe 🎵

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#jennifertouch

YouTube video by Electronic Cafe ALBUMS OF THE YEAR 1985: The Cure - The Head On The Door | Pop/Goth Masterpiece turns 40 #80snewwave

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Our EC mini-series continues celebrating albums turning 40 (1985-2025) with the brilliant “The Head On The Door” by The Cure.

Dive in and see what we have to say about their breakthrough Pop / Goth masterpiece.

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#thecure #robertsmith

YouTube video by Electronic Cafe JOHN FOXX | Electronic Pioneer + Legend - 2025 Interview #synthpop #80snewwave #musicinterview

LIVE ON THE ELECTRONIC CAFE……. another landmark moment

Our interview with the legend and Electronic pioneer John Foxx.

Dive in and watch our chat with the Electronic giant and see what we had to say.

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#johnfoxx #ultravox

YouTube video by Electronic Cafe ACTORS | 2025 Interview - Alt-Synth Icons Speak Out on Music + Vision #synthpop #alternativemusic

Another brand new episode live on the Electronic Cafe YouTube channel

Our chat with Jason Corbett + Shannon Hemmett from the brilliant alt-electronic synth band ACTORS / LEATHERS from Canada.

Such a great band and you must check out if you are unfamiliar 🎵

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#actorsband

YouTube video by Electronic Cafe VNV Nation Interview (Part.2) Ronan Harris & the Dark Electronic Music Legacy #synthpop #electropop

NOW LIVE ON THE ELECTRONIC CAFE…….

The final part of our brilliant interview with alternative electronic synth giant Ronan Harris / VNV Nation

Dive in and see what we have to say.

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Exclusive and only on the Electronic Cafe YouTube channel 🎵

#vnvnation #ronanharris

YouTube video by Electronic Cafe ALBUMS OF THE YEAR 1985: Prefab Sprout - Steve McQueen Timeless pop masterpiece at 40 #80smusic

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1985 was the year that kept on giving !!!!

Take a look at the Thomas Dolby produced masterpiece . . .

Steve McQueen by Prefab Sprout

Yet another incredible album celebrating its 40th anniversary in 2025 🎵

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#prefabsprout

YouTube video by Electronic Cafe VNV Nation | Ronan Harris Interview on Music, Inspiration & the Future (Part.1) #synthpop #futurepop

Now live on the Electronic Cafe YouTube channel

Part 1 of our interview with Ronan Harris, the visionary voice behind dark electronic powerhouse VNV Nation.

Ronan dives into the creative spark driving the VNV project today

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#vnvnation

YouTube video by Electronic Cafe ALBUMS OF THE YEAR 1985: Scritti Politti - Cupid & Psyche 85 still sparkles after 40 yrs #synthpop

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Our latest episode highlighting another groundbreaking album celebrating its 40th anniversary in 2025

Cupid & Psyche 85 by Scritti Politti

Dive in, remind yourself and see what we have to say.

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#scrittipolitti

YouTube video by Electronic Cafe Sparks go MAD! | Wild and Glorious New Album Review (Ron Mael / Russell Mael) #artpop #synthpop

NOW LIVE ON THE ELECTRONIC CAFE.

We take a look at the new “Mad!” Album by Sparks.

Quite incredibly their 28th studio album + still pushing the boundaries.

Electronic. Glam. Art pop. Synthpop. Avant-Garde. Baroque. Orchestral. Operatic - always sounding like Sparks.

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YouTube video by Electronic Cafe AGENCY-V | Rising Electro Stars talk debut album NEVER MEANT TO BE and the classic #synthpop revival

Our latest interview / chat is now live on the Electronic Cafe YouTube channel.

Join us as we catch up with the wonderful Agency-V

A great chat about their formation, the brand new album “Never Meant to Be”, live dates with Gary Numan and all things Synthpop

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YouTube video by Electronic Cafe CULT WITH NO NAME | Electronic Balladeers unveil INDIFFERENCE & DUST their bold new album #synthpop

NOW LIVE on the Electronic Cafe YouTube channel…….

Coinciding with today’s release of the brand new Cult With No Name album “INDIFFERENCE & DUST” our exclusive chat to the “Electronic Balladeers” themselves : Erik Stein and Jonny Boux.

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Enjoy 🎵

#cultwithnoname

YouTube video by Electronic Cafe CHINA CRISIS (Gary Daly) | The Full Story: The Hits & Musical Journey (Interview 2025) #synthpop

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Our fabulous interview with the wonderful Gary Daly from China Crisis

A brilliantly funny and informative chat with all the history, stories, hits and misses of this unique sophisticated Synthpop band. 🎵

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#ChinaCrisis