synthpop
Soft Cell Announce Final Album Danceteria, Unveil Title Track: Stream
The album is a ode to the 1980s New York dance music scene and the duo's late instrumentalist. Soft Cell Announce Final Album Danceteria, Unveil Title Track: Stream Travis Bland
Staff Picks: Best Songs of the Week May 9th – May 15th
Great new tracks from Alex Cameron, Body Type, Hovvdy, Overmono, Viji, and more. Staff Picks: Best Songs of the Week May 9th – May 15th Consequence Staff
MUNA Announce 2026 North American Tour
Dancing on the Wall, the trio's fourth album, is out now. MUNA Announce 2026 North American Tour Paolo Ragusa
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...
