Ebbb’s ‘Shallow Hits’ Moves From Introspection to Euphoria
Across Shallow Hits, Ebbb establish their signature dynamic, textured sound, where existential weariness and pop euphoria comfortably exist side by side.
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The 10 Most Important British Synthpop Songs of 1980
It’s been 46 years since the first explosion of synthpop songs revitalised the UK charts. These are the Moog-infused tracks of 1980 that had the biggest impact.
Icona Pop Perform a Fabulous ‘Ritual’ on Their New LP
At turns romantic, hopeful, and melancholy, Icona Pop’s Ritual is a heart-fluttering experience that touches upon the best of current dance-pop trends.
Alex Cameron’s ‘Late to Set’ Rewards Every Listen
Alex Cameron’s Late to Set rewards repeat listens with evocative storytelling, emotional ambiguity and impeccable pop craftsmanship.
Doublespeak’s Vince Clarke, Neil Arthur, and Benge on Analog and Their Exciting Collaboration
A modern day elecropop supergroup, Vince Clarke lets Doublespeak’s reputation and carefully curated cover songs speak to their influence.
MISSIO Serve Up the Emotions on ‘Love & Heartbreak’
MISSIO’s Love & Heartbreak should be regarded as an art installation by its own terms, measurements that do credit to the furnished piece.
Pearly Drops’ “Falling Out of Grace” Is Addictive
Finnish electropop group Pearly Drops unleash a gorgeous, swirling song with Los Angeles’ DJ_Dave.
Kraftwerk’s Brilliant ‘Radio-Activity’ at 50
Kraftwerk’s entire discography deserves attention, but Radio-Activity, now sounding better than ever, is arguably their creative watershed moment.
Metric Look Back and Learn to ‘Romanticize the Dive’
Metric look at ups and downs, always seeking an accessible romanticism. Underground dives may be dingy or dirty, but they can lead somewhere transcendent.
Pop’s Donna Lewis and David Lowe Map a Long Friendship
Donna Lewis’ album is for those returning home, or perhaps more accurately, for those who are finally ready to step into their next chapter with an open heart.
10 Synthwave and Ambient Songs for Swimming
Paired with the proper music—synthwave and ambient electronic tracks—our next visit to the pool can transcend exercise into a meditative reconnection with embodiment.
Slayyyter Is Done Playing Dress-Up on ‘Wor$t Girl in America’
Slayyyter’s third full-length, Wor$t Girl in America, is a diamond-hard jawbreaker of a pop record, a totally self-immolating blaze of glory, a final roar before extinction.