After a period of generic darkwave and those of a gothic disposition singing in octaves far too low, hope was provided for dark electronic pop with the emergence of A THOUSAND MAD THINGS in 2025. Another hoping to make a similar impression is Canada’s AVRO.
There are moments to enjoy throughout the new mini-album ‘Psychopathé’ Continue Reading ›
What of 1986? This was at times, unlike previous years, a difficult one to enjoy musically.
ELECTRICITYCLUB.CO.UK has somehow managed to assemble a list of 20 albums to represent The Electronic Legacy of 1986. Not a “best of” list as such, as usual, these are presented in alphabetical order by artist… Continue Reading ›
‘Cry & Dance’, the debut EP by A THOUSAND MAD THINGS was the best long form release of 2025.
The solo synth vehicle of William Barradale, he begins 2026 with a brand new single ‘Promises’ as a trailer to his new EP out later this year. Its 5 tracks were premiered live at the London new music evening Release Me last November. Continue Reading ›
1979 was a significant year where the sound of synth truly hit the mainstream.
TUBEWAY ARMY reached No1 with ‘Are Friends Electric?’ while the Giorgio Moroder produced 'No1 Song In Heaven' by SPARKS had actually got to No14 a few months earlier. Synths were no longer the novelty gimmick as perceived when ‘Popcorn’ and ‘Autobahn’ became hits. Continue Reading ›
They were DIE UNBEKANNTEN but in 1984, they changed their name to SHARK VEGAS ahead of a European tour opening for NEW ORDER. Having previously discussed DIE UNBEKANNTEN in 2023 as part of the ‘Missing In Action’ series, Mark Reeder chatted about swimming the turbulent waters with SHARK VEGAS… Continue Reading ›
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