Ian Burden offers themes of unity, optimism and honesty… The release of Ian Burden’s debut album Hey Hey Ho Hum was prompted by unusual circumstances. An accumulation of vintage synthesisers in his attic led to a decision to test them … Read More

Sensual electronic delights await… Darkwave electronic outfit Dicepeople seem keen to explore collaborative work in recent times, with their Moi Saint release being a particular highlight. Their work with Manchester-based collective The Brooklyn Foundation has also produced dividends. As our … Read More

The return of Fiat Lux Although the 1980s is widely regarded as the classic era of synth-pop acts, it’s also a period in which many post-punk bands explored an eclectic approach to instrumentation and arrangement. Synths were seen as an … Read More

Eclectic electronic delights await… The DEFSynth team continue to present electronic music events with an eclectic and engaging line-up (as TEC have previously reported). Launched under the tagline of “The New Wave of Waveform”, you’re never quite sure what a … Read More

Insurrectionary Neo Futurist Adventures… The live event circuit has been boosted of late by the regular DEFSynth events. Hosted by the larger than life character of Derek Anthony Williams, the DEFSynth nights are launched under the tagline of “The New … Read More

Don’t forget your towel… The latest offering from synth-pop outfit Vogon Poetry continues the Swedish band’s flair for accessible electronic music and science fiction themes. Life, the Universe and Everything marks the band’s third album release, following on from 2014’s … Read More