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MOODBAY – My Thing
I come alive… Previously, electropop duo Moodbay have done an impressive turn care of solid tunes such as the synth sweeps of ‘Video Games’ and the hypnotic ‘Like Nobody Else’. Consisting of Alfie Cattell and Anna Stephens, the duo cite … Read More
Sugar Rush – The Story of ‘Sugar Tax’
It’s a long long way… Thirty years ago, OMD scored back-to-back top 10 hit singles for the first time since their commercial and artistic peak in the early 1980s, but it was a success that was achieved without three of … Read More
COLOR THEORY – The Outset
There are things I wish I’d known… Color Theory is the musical vehicle for US-based musician Brian Hazard, a long-running electronic outfit that stretches back to the 1990s. In his high school days, Hazard was originally a pianist in the … Read More
THE RUDE AWAKENING Interview
Johnny Normal and Bridget Gray have been writing and performing as The Rude Awakening since 2018. The release of their debut album Kaleidoscope drew praise with The Electricity Club’s Jus Forrest declaring them the most promising act of 2018. Among … Read More
THE RUDE AWAKENING – Under The Covers
Synth sensuality at work The art of the cover version can be a tricky thing to pull off successfully. Radical adaptations can completely reinvent a classic song, but can also alienate people who believe covers should be a slavish copy … Read More
Survival – The Story Of ‘Machine and Soul’
Living on empty… In 1992, prior to his impressive career renaissance, Gary Numan hit funk rock bottom with Machine and Soul, an album which its maker later labelled as ‘the worst thing I’ve ever done’. Barry Page tells the story … Read More
CHVRCHES – He Said She Said
All the things he said… At this point, it would be churlish (“chvrlish”, even) to regard Chvrches as a smalltime band. With a catalogue of critically-acclaimed compositions in their musical arsenal, while also swiftly becoming festival favourites, it’s fair to … Read More
RECORD STORE DAY 2021
Vinyl summer… This year will once again see the return of Record Store Day, an opportunity to snap up some rare and collectable records – which includes some intriguing releases that fall under the electronic banner. Record Store Day 2021 … Read More
TIN GUN – Devils And Angels
Reaching for the light… Cryptic electronic outfit Tin Gun have returned with their third release ‘Devils And Angels’, continuing to demonstrate that their particularly gritty take on synth-pop is still working to great effect. Previously, the Tintagel-based band served up … Read More
Teclist: WEB RUMOURS, HUGUENOT & PLATRONIC
March moods… Our latest quick roundup of tunes features some old favourites – and also a big emphasis on mood and atmosphere. With the ongoing Covid dramas, it’s nice to fall back into music that allows us time to pause … Read More
THE RUDE AWAKENING – It’s OK Not to Be OK
Give yourself a moment… Since the release of their 2018 debut album Kaleidoscope (see TEC review previously), synth-pop outfit The Rude Awakening have been keeping themselves busy, dabbling in the world of remixes – as well as dreaming up new … Read More
International Women In Electronic Music Day 2021
On International Women’s Day, a showcase for those women who work in the world of electronic music… International Women’s Day, which falls on 8th March each year, has become an opportunity to not only recognise the achievement of women throughout … Read More
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