The opening night of a-ha’s 31-date Electric Summer tour yielded plenty of surprises, as Barry Page discovered… The home of Kent County Cricket Club, the Spitfire ground has been doubling up as a music venue since Elton John brought his … Read More
Ethereal electronica.. Ambient outfit Marconi Union are probably best known for their soothing composition ‘Weightless’, a piece whose genesis arrived after consultation with a sound therapist. The finished work was considered “the most relaxing tune ever” (to the point where … Read More
There’s no need to fear… Electronic anarchists Leg Puppy have plenty to say on themes such as narcissism, social media addiction, paranoia and identity theft. Their album You Should Be Paranoid tackled such diverse topics (and more besides) earlier in … Read More
Experimental electronic curios… Perhaps one of the most compelling mysteries of the current electronic music scene is the resurgence of interest in the humble cassette. For those of a certain age, it likely conjures memories of rewinding cassettes with the … Read More
Ian Burden offers themes of unity, optimism and honesty… The release of Ian Burden’s debut album Hey Hey Ho Hum was prompted by unusual circumstances. An accumulation of vintage synthesisers in his attic led to a decision to test them … Read More
Sensual electronic delights await… Darkwave electronic outfit Dicepeople seem keen to explore collaborative work in recent times, with their Moi Saint release being a particular highlight. Their work with Manchester-based collective The Brooklyn Foundation has also produced dividends. As our … Read More
The return of Fiat Lux Although the 1980s is widely regarded as the classic era of synth-pop acts, it’s also a period in which many post-punk bands explored an eclectic approach to instrumentation and arrangement. Synths were seen as an … Read More
Eclectic electronic delights await… The DEFSynth team continue to present electronic music events with an eclectic and engaging line-up (as TEC have previously reported). Launched under the tagline of “The New Wave of Waveform”, you’re never quite sure what a … Read More
Insurrectionary Neo Futurist Adventures… The live event circuit has been boosted of late by the regular DEFSynth events. Hosted by the larger than life character of Derek Anthony Williams, the DEFSynth nights are launched under the tagline of “The New … Read More
Don’t forget your towel… The latest offering from synth-pop outfit Vogon Poetry continues the Swedish band’s flair for accessible electronic music and science fiction themes. Life, the Universe and Everything marks the band’s third album release, following on from 2014’s … Read More