Q&A: 5 minutes with SUGIZO & HATAKEN
If you follow the modular synth scene, you’d definitely have heard of Tokyo’s HATAKEN. The producer and sound designer has been crafting ambient and modular soundscapes since t
Sally Shapiro – Sad Cities
Sally Shapiro seemingly went into retirement in 2016. The Swedish duo, made up of the eponymous vocalist and synthpop producer Johan Agebjörn, ended their decade-long run with a s
Kraftwerk announce upcoming remix compilation due next month
German synthpop legends Kraftwerk announced the upcoming release of a remix compilation. This follows news that the group will be embarking on a tour of North America this year aft
Roundup, February #1
From Flume going pop, to Loraine James testing the climate of ambient, and to Kavinsky making a comeback with a power ballad… these are our must hear selections of the week. In n
The Weeknd- Dawn FM
Last year, American singer-songwriter The Weeknd announced that he would be boycotting the Grammy Awards and that none of his future music would be submitted for consideration. Thi
Soshi Takeda- Same Place, Another Time
The last we heard from Japan’s Soshi Takeda, he was making Balearic vaporwave inspired by a book of vintage Chinese landscape paintings and sounding like it could be the soundtra
The Toxic Avenger appears in Saint Mars’ dreams bearing synthwave remix
Saint Mars had a dream: according to the records ‘The Last Dream Ever Made’ until The Toxic Avenger came along and turned it into a two-piece synthwave masterpiece. The int
Synthwave creator Highway Superstar releases captivating LP
As the year winds down, there are a few definite highlights to look back on including Duran Duran releasing their first album in six years (Future Past), FM-84 embarking on an epic
Roundup: November #3
From long-awaited comebacks to unexpected turns from contemporary icons, we roundup our favourite tracks from the last week. In no particular order. FKA Twigs, Central Cee &#
Kraftwerk inducted into Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, announce North American tour
Image: Kraftwerk German synthpop pioneers Kraftwerk have been inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Producer Pharell had the honour of welcoming the band to the institution
