synthpop
Duran Duran Unveil Spooktastic Re-Recording of “Shadows on Your Side”
The new wave band also unveiled Secret Oktober, a concert film that captures their 2022 Halloween show in Las Vegas. Duran Duran Share Spooktastic Re-Recording of “Shadows on Your Side”: Stream Jonah Krueger
ICE’s “End of the Dark Age” Video Hit with DMCA Takedown Over Use of MGMT Song
"Little Dark Age" has been co-opted by neo-Nazi creators in recent years. ICE’s “End of the Dark Age” Video Hit with DMCA Takedown Over Use of MGMT Song Eddie Fu
10 Albums for City Living That Nation of Language Think Everyone Should Own
The trio's great fourth album, Dance Called Memory, is out now. 10 Albums for City Living That Nation of Language Think Everyone Should Own Paolo Ragusa
Nation of Language announce album Dance Called Memory, share new song
The Brooklyn synth pop trio’s fourth album is out September 19th via Sub Pop. Nation of Language Announce Album Dance Called Memory, Share New Song: Stream Jaeden Pinder
Future Islands Prove to Be the Perfect Theater Band at Radio City Music Hall Concert: Photos + Setlist
The band is touring in support of new album People Who Aren't There Anymore, and they're at the top of their game. Future Islands Prove to Be the Perfect Theater Band at Radio City Music Hall Concert: Photos + Setlist Ben Kaye
CHVRCHES’ Lauren Mayberry debuts first solo single “Are You Awake?”: Stream
The track was co-written by Tobias Jesso Jr. and Matthew Koma. CHVRCHES’ Lauren Mayberry Debuts First Solo Single “Are You Awake?”: Stream Bryan Kress
Nation of Language Put Star Power on Display at Hometown Brooklyn Steel Show: Recap + Photo Gallery
The trio played the second show of their summer tour at Brooklyn Steel. Nation of Language Put Star Power on Display at Hometown Brooklyn Steel Show: Recap + Photo Gallery Ben Kaye and Paolo Ragusa
Neon Indian’s Alan Palomo Returns with “Nudista Mundial ’89” feat. Mac DeMarco: Stream
Seemingly having dropped the Neon Indian moniker, the playful, Ibiza-inspired track marks Palomo's first release under his own name. Neon Indian’s Alan Palomo Returns with “Nudista Mundial ’89” feat. Mac DeMarco: Stream Jo Vito
The Story Behind A Flock of Seagulls’ New Wave Classic “I Ran (So Far Away)”
Listen via Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Stitcher | Pocket Casts | YouTube | RSS For the first episode of the New Year, The Story Behind the Song is celebrating the 40th anniversary of A Flock of Seagulls by diving into their new wave classic “I Ran (So Far Away).” Advertisement “I Ran” is a song that immediately spread its wings around the world when it was released in March of 1982, and continues to fly today. Taken from their self-titled debut (a 40th anniversary edition and box set for which is coming on February 17th), the track helped define the band — as did their look. That Seagull-ian hairstyle transfixed audiences back then, and continues to be burned into the collective po...
Ben Gibbard on the Death Cab for Cutie/The Postal Service Tour, 2000s Indie, and More
Listen via Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Google Podcasts | Amazon Podcasts | Stitcher | Pocket Casts | Radio Public | RSS Ben Gibbard catches up with Kyle Meredith interview o talk about Asphalt Meadows, the 10th album from Death Cab for Cutie, as well as the upcoming 20th anniversary tour around Transatlanticism and The Postal Service’s Give Up. (Get tickets here!) Advertisement Related Video The frontman talks about making the new record in an assembly line fashion, the anxiety attacks that play throughout the lyrics, and taking stock of his past. Gibbard also talks about channeling Slint on one of the tracks and working with Noah Cyrus on her latest album. Turning to the hotly anticipated joint headlining tour ...
††† (Crosses) Release Cover of George Michael’s “One More Try”: Stream
††† (Crosses) — the duo featuring Deftones vocalist Chino Moreno and producer/multi-instrumentalist Shaun Lopez — have released a cover of ’80s pop singer George Michael’s “One More Try,” coupled with an animated visualizer. The George Michael tune is part of the duo’s annual tradition of releasing a cover around the holidays. It began in 2020, when they unveiled a surprise cover of “The Beginning of the End” by Cause & Effect on Christmas Eve. They followed that up in 2021 with a cover of “Goodbye Horses” by Q Lazzarus. “One More Try” originally appeared on George Michael’s 1987 debut solo album, Faith. Crosses give the song a slightly darker feel — with synths, reverb and Moreno’s impassioned vocals — while maintaining its pop sensibility. The duo performed all of the instrument...
††† (Crosses) Release New Song “Sensation”: Stream
††† (Crosses), the duo featuring Deftones singer Chino Moreno and producer / multi-instrumentalist Shaun Lopez, have released a new song, “Sensation.” The track is the latest piece of music to be unveiled off the group’s upcoming EP, PERMANENT.RADIANT, out December 9th via Warner Records. “Sensation” arrives with a brooding music video, which features a recurring protagonist, actress Thais Molon, waking up following a car crash and trying to get a ride in the middle of a massive desert. Molon’s pursuits are paired with grainy live footage of the band in a narrow, dark alley. “Sensation” follows the previously released “Vivien,” which will also appear on the EP. Earlier this year, Crosses also released the stand-alone singles “Initiation” and “Protection.” Advertisement Related Video C...
