Synthpoppers Sinestar return with their blistering third album… Since forming in 2011, Bristol-born Sinestar have released 3 EPs entitled I am the Rain (2012), Hope and Prey (2013), Running Home (2014) and single ‘The Same Way’. Now, exhibiting a firm … Read More
Newcastle’s power-pop trio return… Previously, electropop outfit Twist Helix had surprised us with the dramatic and uplifting vocal melodies of ‘Little Buildings’. Consisting of Bea Garcia (vocals & keyboards), Michael Humble (bass) and James Walker (drums) the Newcastle-based band signed … Read More
The talents of Icelandic musician and composer Jóhann Jóhannsson revealed a unique ability to adapt and change. His familiarity with classical arrangement, as well as with electronic music, was matched by the rapid speed in which he mastered the art … Read More
The sultry charms of Fifi Rong awaken once again… Having surprised listeners with the dynamic electropop of ‘The Same Road’ in 2017, Fifi Rong launches her latest EP Awake with a strong entry for 2018. Originally hailing from Bejing, Fifi … Read More
Cultural commentary from the electronic anarchists… Describing the inspiration for their new album You Should Be Paranoid, electro punk outfit Leg Puppy include the western world’s obsession with narcissim, social media as an addiction, bio hacking and identity theft. As … Read More
Electropop trio bounce back with synth-fuelled goodness… Chvrches have unveiled a new tune in the form of ‘Get Out’, which paves the way for the release of their forthcoming new album. Formed in Glasgow in 2011 by Lauren Mayberry, Iain … Read More
A collaborative affair delivering sinister delights… Dicepeople have crafted their own particular take on dark electronic music in recent years, leaning towards a more electropop direction on the back of releases such as ‘Synthetic’. But they’ve still retained an interest … Read More
Pål Waaktaar’s most adventurous album to date Savoy were originally conceived as a vehicle for Pål Waaktaar’s songs whilst a-ha were on hiatus in the mid-to-late 1990s. Featuring Waaktaar’s wife Lauren Savoy (on guitar and vocals) and drummer Frode Unneland … Read More
2017 has been an eventful year in the world of electronic music, particularly here in the UK which saw some of the classic acts back in action. But it also saw the emergence of some talented contemporary electronic acts as … Read More
2017’s best electronic albums… This year saw a wealth of electronic music talent competing for the attention of the public. There was a good balance between classic acts that were still capable of crafting solid tunes – and also contemporary … Read More