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
Category Archives: Synthpop
Visage Return With, “Hearts & Knives”
These days it seems like everyone is inspired by the 80s. It has been that way since the 90s. The late 70s and early 80s changed the sound of music forever and is one of the most influential eras in both music and style. This experimental sound opened the door for all the electronic musicians … Continue reading
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
Now Streaming: OMD premieres new single “Metroland”
2013 is going to be one hell of a year musically. Some serious releases have happened already and it’s not even spring yet! We have already heard new singles from synthpop leaders Depeche Mode, Kraftwerk’s Karl Bartos and now OMD can be added to the list. They have finally released their new single Metroland from … Continue reading
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
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
Depeche Mode Announce New Album & Tour
2013 is proving to be a powerful year in music. It’s only January and we have already heard new singles from Justin Timberlake, Destiny’s Child, Karl Bartos and David Bowie. Can it get any better? Yes. Nothing makes me more happy than to know Depeche Mode will return with a new album and tour. Delta … Continue reading
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
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