#synth-pop

#synth-pop

When Newcleus made "Computer Age (Push the Button)," they couldn't have known just how potent it would sound today. The lead singer, communicating through a vocoder, is fed up with the power of consumer tech: "Everyone must have a machine/They say it's gonna make life easier but I can't stand it!" The pounding instrumental feels like the flashiest '70s synth-pop given a dystopian makeover, and the break arrives in a vortex of alarms, effects, and warning sirens.

The first time I ever experienced butterflies in the pit of my stomach, I immediately went out and bought an Alka-Seltzer. Even for people who possess a stronger knowing of their hearts (or guts), one of the most basic human dilemmas is the question of how we justify our feelings to ourselves. Regardless of how overwhelming-never mind physical-they can be, to sit with and be moved by our emotions is uncomfortable business.

After their exhilarating opening act on Ed Sheeran's stadium tour last year, the band dives into a slightly deeper and darker soundscape with this release. Longtime fans will appreciate the familiar sonic elements reminiscent of their earlier hit "Discoteque." The result? An intricate tapestry of soulful synth-pop, rich with layers that invite listeners to explore the unknown and confront the often-avoided questions lurking in the shadows of our thoughts.

CEVIL has unleashed a pulsating anthem with her fresh single "BREATHING LIKE I'M RUNNING", and it's nothing short of a visual spectacle. The music video is an electro-pop fever dream, brimming with playful energy. It features mechanical choreographies and an aesthetically tight staging, all peppered with a humorous undertone. Teaming up with visionary director Lukas Valentin, this collaboration brings CEVIL's wild ideas to life with an impressive visual flair.

Tommy Richman's 'MIAMI' captures the duality of desire and detachment, creating a sound that melds '80s synth-pop with contemporary R&B, layered with emotional complexity.

The eight-track album is Poliça's most emotionally resonant to date, reflecting on the months following bassist Chris Bierden's glioblastoma diagnosis.

The Exodus of Gravity skews more toward danceable songs as opposed to the prog of Arcadea's 2017 self-titled debut. The object was to get a little more dancey and a little more fun.

"I was listening to everything," Hosono tells me at least a dozen times in our conversation. It feels like an understatement. His diverse musical journey spans genres, age, and cultural influences.