Have you ever had the feeling… Occasionally, an unusual event appears on the gig-going radar which invites curiosity. Following Northern Kind’s storming set at Silicon Dreams last summer (which marked the duo’s return to live performances as Northern Kind), they … Read More

Time is come… One of the most familiar names on the grassroots electronic scene is Nature Of Wires, an outfit originally formed in 1986 by Gary Watts (synths & programming) and Andrew Stirling-Brown (vocals). Although the group took an extended … Read More

Now there’s more than meets the eye… It would be difficult to assess the history of synth-pop without taking into consideration Norway’s own considerable contribution in the shape of a-ha. The 3-piece outfit need little introduction, having chalked up an … Read More

Spooky synths in action In a live environment, the irrepressible KNIGHT$ always manages to stand out in sharp relief through a combo of slick pop tunes and a charismatic stage presence. Choosing Halloween to stage a headlining show seems like … Read More

Ethereal memories… One of 2014’s particular joys was the warm synth tunes gathered on Innerworld, the debut album from Canadian electronic duo Electric Youth (see The Electricity Club’s review previously). Consisting of Austin Garrick and Bronwyn Griffin, Electric Youth had … Read More

Disco pop delights It would be fair criticism to say that there’s occasionally a lack of flamboyance in the world of electronic pop. While we can furrow our brows and do some intense chin-stroking while listening to our favourite artists, … Read More

If truth be told… The self-proclaimed enigmatic electro-post-punk outfit that is LegPuppy have returned with new album Non Disclosure Agreement. While the anarchic collective’s live shows are an experience that truly has to be witnessed first hand, their recorded output … Read More