Paying Lip Service to a polished electronic duo… Electronic music seemed to be entering something of a renaissance period during the 2000s. New acts inspired by synth-pop were emerging, including a duo consisting of Matt Culpin and Sarah Heeley. Northern … 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
An evening that’s Fast-paced, fun, celebratory, emotional… and everything in-between Walking through the heart of Birmingham’s vibrant Canal network – there’s a biting chill now present in the early evening air, yet our welcome at one of the city’s most … Read More
Newcastle’s power-pop trio drop by TEC HQ for a chat… If there’s one sound that’s made us sit up and take notice of late, it’s the euphoric widescreen pop of Twist Helix. Based in Newcastle, the electropop outfit consists of … Read More
Life with Lola… As Lola Dutronic, the Toronto/Düsseldorf electronic duo of Richard Citroen and Stephanie B have carved out an impressive career of engaging pop tunes. Originally conceived by Richard Citroen to combine his love of ‘60s French pop with … Read More
Catching up with one of electropop’s rapidly rising outfits… Empathy Test consists of childhood friends Isaac Howlett and Adam Relf. Formed in 2013, the London-based duo established themselves through a series of EP releases, including 2014’s Losing Touch and Throwing … Read More
‘Silence’ is golden ‘If you’ve got more to say, why wouldn’t you say it?’ Paul Waaktaar-Savoy, Berlin, 26 March 2015 (Press Conference to formally announce a-ha’s comeback and the release of a new album, Cast In Steel) Traditionally, when ‘the … Read More
Discussing Hannah Peel’s elderly alter ego… Hannah Peel’s musical arc has chartered some intriguing landscapes over the years. Her original music box arrangements of classic songs by the likes of OMD, Soft Cell, New Order and Cocteau Twins gave her … Read More
Electropop outfit Future Perfect share some insight into their darkpop delights… Future Perfect have carved out their own niche in the world of electronic music via the brooding dancepop of ‘Hunter’, ‘Paradise’ and more recently ‘Fall’ – culled from their … Read More
Parralox’s John von Ahlen provides some insight into the electronic outfit’s extensive career… Based in Melbourne, Australian electropop outfit Parralox came to life in 2008. Their debut album Electricity achieved critical acclaim and paved the way for an impressive catalogue … Read More