Synth Pop

Chinese American Bear talks sunny days and laugh attacks that led to "Turn Up The Radio" [Interview]

Chinese American Bear might be Seattle's favorite mando-pop band, and it's easy to see why. Between flavorful, evocative lyrics and bright, exciting instrumentals, the duo brings joy to headphones and…

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NY-based producer Parlour Magic gives details on upcoming album 'The Embassy' [Interview]

Behind an unassuming door covered in graffiti art and a vintage elevator with its own doorman is Manhattan’s Flux Studio, where NYC/Berlin-based synth artist and producer Parlour Magic (aka Luc…

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Disaster Fantasy shares brooding but powerful track "The Hourglass"

Lopez Island & Brighton synth-pop duo Disaster Fantasy blends a vintage new wave sensibility and a brooding, dystopian vibe on “The Hourglass,” the title track of their forthcoming EP. Plunging…

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Chinese American Bear calls us to dinner with "Mama" (妈妈)

If you're hungry for a groove, Chinese American Bear invites you to the table saying "chi fan le" (it's time to eat) on their latest single "Mama" (妈妈). The Seattle-based…

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Parlour Magic Releases New Synth-Pop single "Embassy"

New York and Berlin-based synth pop artist Parlour Magic (aka producer Luc Bokor-Smith) has recently announced their third studio album The Embassy, set to release on June 5th, 2026. The…

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Grace Kay & Kirsten Izer turn self-doubt into a dancefloor anthem on “WHY AM I LIKE THIS”

Who said self-reflective, self-aware music had to be sad and dreary? LA-born synth pop artist Grace Kay joins forces with New Jersey-born, LA-based indie pop artist Kirsten Izer on the…

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Nieri delivers a dance blueprint of emotions with "Architecture" album

Dance-pop thrives when it makes you move, generating a true sense of resonance through emotion, and in his premier debut album, "Architecture," Nieri achieves just that. The 11-track, 33-minute record…

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Maiah Manser feels liberated on high-octane dance track "Feeling it All"

LA-based vocalist, producer, and visual artist Maiah Manser has released her new single, “Feeling it All.” Dark, throbbing, and high-octane –“Feeling it All” is Maiah Manser’s answer to the liberation…

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zekiizo channels confidence fueled by power and rage on "Ricochet"

With "Ricochet," zekiizo hits the dark pop scene fast and hard, with the confidence and edge she's quickly becoming known for. It's a combination of fun and confrontation, and this…

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JPG closes out the first year of his music career with "far gone"

Under the name JPG, Julian Palacios started out 2025 with his first single "Don't Let Her Go." He marks the close of the year with the release of his third…

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Ferdinand’s “Time’s Up” feels like a lost ’80s love song

Inspired by the music of Prince, Michael Gordon, Arthur Russell, Joni Mitchell, Sting, Byrne, Bush, and Stevie Wonder, alt-R&B artist Ferdinand, hailing from Kosovo, draws from these influences to craft…

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MAKEUP and Danny Keane shine on new single “12 Years”

Need some shimmery synth-pop to carry you into the new year? Look no further than MAKEUP and Grammy-nominated Danny Keane’s latest single, “12 Years,” a hauntingly beautiful ambient synth-pop track…

Chinese American Bear talks sunny days and laugh attacks that led to "Turn Up The Radio" [Interview]

NY-based producer Parlour Magic gives details on upcoming album 'The Embassy' [Interview]

Disaster Fantasy shares brooding but powerful track "The Hourglass"

Chinese American Bear calls us to dinner with "Mama" (妈妈)

Parlour Magic Releases New Synth-Pop single "Embassy"

Grace Kay & Kirsten Izer turn self-doubt into a dancefloor anthem on “WHY AM I LIKE THIS”

Nieri delivers a dance blueprint of emotions with "Architecture" album

Maiah Manser feels liberated on high-octane dance track "Feeling it All"

zekiizo channels confidence fueled by power and rage on "Ricochet"

JPG closes out the first year of his music career with "far gone"

Ferdinand’s “Time’s Up” feels like a lost ’80s love song

MAKEUP and Danny Keane shine on new single “12 Years”

Heidi Boualili has a raw and tender moment discussing gentrification on "City that U Took From Me"

Lizzie Curious, Charlie Big, and Shanie Deliver UK Club Energy on "Rub Ah Dub"

4 headliners defining Framework In The Desert's 5th anniversary

5 acts not to miss at Coachella's DoLab stage for Weekend 1

Emma Harner leads with “Woman of the Hour” on her debut album [Single]

YVNGBRYYY channels honesty, faith and spirituality into his genre-fluid soundscapes

Rising YouTube talent bigboyz is turning viral streams into hit records

Winter Music Conference expands 2026 programming with Sara Landry, Radio Slave, DJ Minx, Danny Tenaglia

Georgina Willis delivers compelling environmental documentary 'INSECT_O_CIDE'

From Machismo To Mujeres: Women As The Face Of Reggaeton

4 things I learned on the 'Call Me If You Get Lost' tour

4 things every artist needs to think about in 2022