As the instantly recognisable voice of a-ha, Morten Harket needs very little introduction. In the second part of our Lifelines series, we take an in-depth look at the solo career of the Kongsberg-born vocalist, uncovering a vast array of projects … Read More
We’ve just been shopping… Electronic outfit Blancmange emerged during a particularly energetic period in the UK’s classic synth-pop scene. Originally formed in 1979 as a 3-piece outfit, Blancmange regrouped with Neil Arthur and Stephen Luscombe continuing as a duo. Their … Read More
Warm electropop from the Pet Shop Toys… Quite how electronic music entered a sudden renaissance period in the past 10 years is something that’s ripe for commentary and discussion. Certainly, there’s been an active contemporary electronic music scene in recent … Read More
An evening of electronic swagger… This year has seen a broad variety of multi-band line-ups for electronic music events. Getting the right balance on the selected artists can be a tough trick to pull off, but the Electro Punk Party, … Read More
WIN 2 tickets to the SYNTHETIC CITY LONDON event this September! SYNTHETIC CITY features an all-star lineup of electronic music artists and bands, including PARRALOX, HOT PINK ABUSE, THE LUNCHBOX SURRENDER, TRAIN TO SPAIN, DEVIANT UK, MR VAST, AMONG THE … Read More
A new compilation showcases one of the UK’s precious electronic talents… The UK music scene of the 1980s established a classic era for synth-pop acts. Among them, Howard Jones was always one of the more intriguing artists with his solo … Read More
Remix reverie via synth-pop duo Canadian duo Electric Youth managed to put themselves on the map previously through their contribution to the 2011 cult film Drive as well as their critically-acclaimed 2014 album Innerworld (see TEC review previously). As Electric … 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
Ahead of the forthcoming release of Gary Numan’s new album Savage: Songs From A Broken World, the Johnny Normal Radio Show will be hosting an interview with the synth-pop pioneer this Wednesday. Savage: Songs From A Broken World is the … Read More
The electronic musical festival returns with an impressive lineup… This summer saw the return of SILICON DREAMS, the electronic music festival whose roots were founded in the Vintage Computer Festival back in 2010 (an event which also featured OMD performing … Read More