Synth Pop

Freak Heat Waves stay hot and remain freaky on "Let It Go"

After two years of radio silence, Montreal via Victoria duo Freak Heat Waves welcomed in the summer with an announcement of Zap The Planet. Due out September 4th through Telephone…

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Joe Avio explores his priorities in new single "Models"

There are some artists that you hear for the first time and you instinctively know that you are experiencing something truly special. That is how I felt when I first…

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GL's "Pistachio" is a tasty peek into their upcoming album

GL's irresistible new single "Pistachio" is a tasty debut for 2020. The duo's first release of the year comes along with an announcement for their second album, due for release…

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Black Marble covers Wire’s “In Manchester”

Black Marble is the solo synth wave project of Chris Stewart. First debuting in 2012, his music draws influence from cold wave, early-80s synth pop. As a follow-up to his…

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Singer Esabalu pours fuel onto kindling romantic flames with the single “Wildfire” [Video]

Esabalu, a young singer from a little known area of New York called (checks notes…) Brooklyn, sails through these early days of summer with a glittering new single entitled "Wildfire".…

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Wanderer tells dreamers and creatives to never “Give It Up”

Wanderer’s latest single “Give It Up” comes hot on the heels of his debut album Songs For The Night. Since touring this album is off the table, there was no…

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Yelle announces new album with "Je t'aime encore" [Video]

French synth pop band Yelle always brings a dance party with their off-kilter and playful style. Started by lead singer Yelle and producer GrandMarnier back in 2005, the band’s tracks…

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Private Island's "Thru The Sky" is a disco-tinged dose of heartbreak

Private Island have revamped their easygoing southern California alt-pop by swapping moody guitars for disco synths on their latest single “Thru The Sky.” Their first release since their debut LP…

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The enigmatic WEIRDO re-emerges with "EUROTRASH"

First emerging in 2014 with the instant hit "Disco," WEIRDO captivated audiences with his tastefully lighthearted genre crossover, before disappearing into almost complete obscurity. "Disco," along with a handful of…

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SKIA finds her way in new pop single "Not Anymore"

Music, with its endless canals of emotions, is an infrastructure of therapy that Liverpool's SKIA understands well in her new single "Not Anymore." The synth-pop composition tells a story of…

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fijitrip’s debut EP 'Tech' is a perfectly uncomfortable composition of glitch-pop

In the small, snowy town of Alta, Norway, Simon Olsen passes the time writing, recording, and producing. He sets up camp in whatever room of his parents’ house feels right…

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Yumi Zouma's bliss won't leave you feeling "Lonely After" [Video]

Synth pop dreamers Yumi Zouma have mastered their whimsical, romantic style. Last month the band released their latest album Truth or Consequences and they simply get stronger with each release.…

Freak Heat Waves stay hot and remain freaky on "Let It Go"

Joe Avio explores his priorities in new single "Models"

GL's "Pistachio" is a tasty peek into their upcoming album

Black Marble covers Wire’s “In Manchester”

Singer Esabalu pours fuel onto kindling romantic flames with the single “Wildfire” [Video]

Wanderer tells dreamers and creatives to never “Give It Up”

Yelle announces new album with "Je t'aime encore" [Video]

Private Island's "Thru The Sky" is a disco-tinged dose of heartbreak

The enigmatic WEIRDO re-emerges with "EUROTRASH"

SKIA finds her way in new pop single "Not Anymore"

fijitrip’s debut EP 'Tech' is a perfectly uncomfortable composition of glitch-pop

Yumi Zouma's bliss won't leave you feeling "Lonely After" [Video]

Forever Forever shares vibrant yet introspective debut EP 'Good Light In'

Starry Venus shines brighter than ever with “Stars” (Kizzo Remix)

Alysha channels heartache into strength in fearless and soulful "Red Wine"

MyCompiledThoughts delivers minimal alt-R&B with “Anymore”

Lorc D finds freedom in motion on “I’m Away”

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Jay Tone is carving out his space with "Puzzles"

Matt Oakley is redefining country music with heart, soul and modernity

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