Tubeway Army’s triumph: How 1979’s song of the summer shaped the 1980s

Before synthpop had exploded on UK charts in earnest, Tubeway Army scored an unlikely summer 1979 hit which paved the way for ...

Gregg Foreman, Delta 72 frontman, DJ, and Cat Power bandleader, has died at 53

Gregg Foreman, 53, the Philadelphia musician and DJ who led the punk-R&B band the Delta 72, and toured with acts such as Cat Power and the Gossip, has died. Mr. Foreman’s body was found by ...
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Your beginner’s map to making synthwave music

Synthwave fuses 1980s-inspired sound design with modern tools, combining retro synth tones, classic drum machine grooves, and neon visuals for a cinematic atmosphere. New producers can start with a ...

Inside Coachella's fractured world: Weekend 1, Weekend 2 and the livestream that changed everything

Coachella is no longer a single cultural event but a deliberately fragmented one, each part reshaping what the festival means ...
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Vince Staples – “Blackberry Marmalade”

Vince Staples’ Dark Times was one of the most important rap albums of 2024. While his Netflix series The Vince Staples Show was canceled early this year, he’s been busy gearing up for his new ...
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Charmelyx builds a synthetic eden on expansive single “Edenism”

Blending ethereal vocals with cinematic electronic production, Charmelyx draws listeners into an immersive sonic universe.  Beginning in a ballad-like form, the song gradually expands into more ...
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Thomas Bangalter Announces New Album Mirage – Ballet for 16 Dancers

Thomas Bangalter has announced a new album, Mirage - Ballet for 16 Dancers, a new experimental release arriving on June 5th.