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
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
Consumerist culture receives some harsh introspection on OMD’s latest outing… Following on from previous releases ‘La Mitrailleuse’ and ‘Isotype’, ‘The Punishment Of Luxury’ represents the title track culled from OMD’s forthcoming 13th studio album. Musically, the new song (which had … Read More
The second outing from Kasson Crooker’s ELYXR arrives… Following on from ‘Engine’ the first single from ELYXR (which also received its premiere here on The Electricity Club back in May), a second release in the series in the form of … Read More