Tag: SYNTH POP
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Luke Tangerine – Urban Echoes
Luke Tangerine, a Frankfurt-based multi-instrumentalist, songwriter, and composer, returns with another flawlessly written, composed, arranged, recorded, and produced piece of sonic art that deserves your attention if you’re into flawlessly executed synth music. Like many of his works, “Urban Echoes” carries compositions that defy categorization into a singular musical form, but synth music comes to…
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DJO’s Single “End Of Beginning” Becomes Global Viral Hit
Djo – the musical project of actor / producer / songwriter Joe Keery known for his work in blockbuster projects such as Stranger Things and the recent season of Fargo – released his highly anticipated, co-produced sophomore album DECIDE via AWAL in 2022 to critical acclaim, performances at major U.S. festivals like Lollapalooza, enormous success on DSPs, and more. Two years later, standout track “End…
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Luke Tangerine & Modal Split – Departure
A prolific Frankfurt-based musician, composer, and artist, Luke Tangerine, returns with more exceptional music. This time, he has teamed up with Modal Split, his fellow Frankfurt natives, for a new number called “Departure.” This particular composition signifies a slight shift in a different sonic direction but with Tangerine’s recognizable signature touch. Unlike the remainder of…
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The Vacant Lots – Interiors LP (Fuzz Club)
“Interiors” is the fifth studio album by The Vacant Lots, a Brooklyn-based duo. The record arrives on a 180g clear-red vinyl adorned with black splatter and housed in a hand-numbered gatefold jacket. Beyond a mere auditory excursion, the album unfolds as a visceral expedition into the shadowy recesses of the human psyche. Jared Artaud and…
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Luke Tangerine – You Spin Me Round (Like a Record)
Unstoppable Luke Tangerine strikes again. This time, this prolific synthwave artist returns with “You Spin Me Round (Like a Record),” a Dead Or Alive cover featuring Carlos Ucedda’s guest appearance. It’s their second collaboration after a very successful single, “I Adore You.” Together, they teamed up once again to breathe some fresh air into the timeless…
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TR/ST Shares Pet Shop Boys Cover “Being Boring” Featuring Jake Shears Of Scissor Sisters
TR/ST (fka Trust) is the musical alias of producer, singer, and performer Robert Alfons. Born in Winnipeg, Canada (but based in Los Angeles for the past decade), he has released a string of celebrated albums fusing swooning synth-pop, confessional darkwave, and anthemic emotion: TRST (2012), Joyland (2014), The Destroyer – Part One (2019), and The Destroyer – Part Two (2019). Alfons has now joined Dais…
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Bromsen – Someone
“Someone” is the latest track by Bromsen, a Berlin-based indie duo. It’s their first composition in 2024 that serves as a perfect follow-up to “Read About It” and “We,” two excellent singles these folks released last year. Soundwise, Bromsen continues delivering their recognizable sound. For those who might not know, they combine many different but…
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Luke Tangerine – Safe
Frankfurt-based multi-instrumentalist, composer, and producer Luke Tangerine returns with his latest track, “Safe,” featuring New Jersey-based independent singer-songwriter, filmmaker, and actor Matthew Mirliani. It’s his first single in 2024 that serves as a perfect follow-up to “Digital Sin,” “Abandoned CyberWorld,” “I Adore You,” “Midlife Crisis.Again,” “Edge Of The Universe,” and many more exceptional tracks this…
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Nation Of Language Shared “Spare Me The Decision” (Cutouts Remix) Via Play It Again Sam
Nation of Language share the Cutouts remix of Strange Disciple album track, “Spare Me the Decision”. The new music – available physically as part of the Strange Disciple Companion Piece (Rough Trade Exclusive) – arrives following the news that Strange Disciple was named Rough Trade’s #1 Album of The Year for 2023, as well as shows opening for LCD Soundsystem as part of their residency at Knockdown Center…
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Actve Captve – Safe N Sound
“Safe N Sound” is a new single by Actve Captve, an Austin-based multi-instrumentalist, composer, producer, and artist. This song comes as an adequate follow-up to “I Can’t Explain,” “Absolutely (Story Of A Girl),” and “Saudazed,” three outstanding singles released earlier this year. Soundwise, Actve Captve combines several complementary music genres to illustrate such rich and…
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Luke Tangerine – Abandoned CyberWorld
“Abandoned CyberWorld” is the latest track by Luke Tangerine, a Frankfurt-based synth artist. It’s the third single that comes as an appropriate continuation of “Midlife Crisis. Again” and “I Adore You,” two compositions that Luke Tangerine released earlier this year as a follow-up to his full-length release “Interstellar Radio.” The artist keeps his activities as…
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Gunning For Allie – Alive
Gunning For Allie, an outstanding Australian synth pop duo consisting of Joshua Mulheran and James Waters, has recently released a new single called “Alive.” It’s a meaningful, emotive number referencing the passing of lead singer Josh’s best friend Courtney, as heard on tracks like “Braille” and “Paper Hearts.” “Alive” follows the footsteps of the mentioned…
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