World Premiere: Lady Gaga “Applause”
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World Premiere: Lady Gaga “Applause”

Lady Gaga continues her electropop sound in the first single from her new album, “ARTPOP” due on 11/11.  Thanks to audio leaks by inpatient fans and bloggers the ARTPOP star officially released, “Applause” today. There isn’t anything special about the song that deserve a standing ovation, but it certainly deserves an audience. If you listen … Continue reading

Quick Hit: New Music from Depeche Mode, Beyonce and OMD
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Quick Hit: New Music from Depeche Mode, Beyonce and OMD

Beyonce who recently turned heads with her Super Bowl Performance, HBO Documentary and Mrs. Carter Tour announcement revealed a confident country trap-style single, “Bow Down / I Been On.” Not sure if it will be the lead single for her new album, but it is nothing like we were expecting. Depeche Mode gave another look inside, … Continue reading

Quick Hit: Yelle Premieres new single, “L’Amour Parfait”
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Quick Hit: Yelle Premieres new single, “L’Amour Parfait”

I never know what Yelle is saying in her songs but I am always captivated by them. L’Amour Parfait is everything I wasn’t expecting, but once again another knock out song by the French superstar. The hip-hop influenced beat fits Yelle’s tone perfectly. Who knew she had street credibility?  In this new single released today … Continue reading

Now Streaming: Depeche Mode Premieres “Heaven” Video
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Now Streaming: Depeche Mode Premieres “Heaven” Video

My absolute favorite band Depeche Mode released their video for Heaven on Friday. The song is simply perfect! A beautiful eargasm with Gore & Gahan sounding their best. This marks the 50th single for the band. The video was shot in New Orleans at The Marigny Opera House and directed by Timothy Saccenti. Their new album, Delta … Continue reading

Now Streaming: Karl Bartos Returns with Atomium
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Now Streaming: Karl Bartos Returns with Atomium

This is great news! Former Kraftwerk percussionist  Karl Bartos released a new video for his single, Atomium earlier this month. The classic German synthpop tune is the first single from the upcoming album, Off the Record.  Worldwide synthpop fans anxiously await the new album which will be a collection of reworked sheet music from the electronic pioneer’s … Continue reading

Now Streaming: Synth Rewind 90s Edition with De/Vision
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Now Streaming: Synth Rewind 90s Edition with De/Vision

German synthpop band De/Vision formed in 1988, but did not release an album until 1994. Their debut release, World Without End featured a well produced collection of songs similar to popular synthpop band Depeche Mode. The band consists of Steffen Keth and Thomas Adam. Their baritone and tenor voice together create a beautifully dark vibe. … Continue reading