Marsheaux return with a smooth video for a smooth tune… One of the best surprises in contemporary electronic music has been the rise of Greek electronic duo Marsheaux. Sophie Sarigiannidou and Marianthi Melitsi have presented a stylish take on electropop … Read More

“Musically, we went through a bunch of phases – for a while it was rock opera. We were going to compose some grandiose stuff about earthquakes in Guatemala. Our ambitions had no limits.” – Paul Waaktaar-Savoy It’s been well documented … Read More

New collaborative project delivers warm, evocative pop… The arrival of ELYXR offers a new venture via Seattle-based electronic musician/producer Kasson Crooker. Each ELYXR release is designed to be a collaborative project introducing different singers for each subsequent release. ‘Engine’ marks … Read More

Engaging electronica with a Japanese twist… The ambient side of electronic music can throw up some intriguing gems that often present rewards from patient listening. Symbion Project’s Gishiki is a case in point with its combination of traditional Japanese music … Read More

The classic synth-pop outfit return with an album suggesting a more reflective outlook… It’s surprising perhaps to realise that ‘The Erasure’ have been active for over 30 years. Clocking up such hits as ‘Sometimes’, ‘A Little Respect’, ‘Drama!’ and ‘Blue … Read More

OMD revisit familar themes of war on their latest song… With details of the new OMD studio album The Punishment Of Luxury finally being released, two samples of what the album will sound like have also been unveiled. The first … Read More

This weeks tunes feature the lush electronica of FIRE_SIGN, synth-pop perfection with RADIANT BABY and the pop hooks of TOFFE. fire_sign – Sweet Oblivion The London-based duo that style themselves as fire_sign consists of drummer, pianist and producer Chris Stickland … Read More

A showcase of diverse synth-pop acts delivers an evening of captivating tunes… Earlier this month, Islington’s Electrowerkz venue played host for a showcase of electronic acts curated by Synth Club, a promotion outfit (formerly known as Analogue Nights) who are … Read More

The brooding, glacial pop of Swedish artist Alexander Sjödin, aka Sailor & I, had originally captured the attention of the electronic music scene via the glacial pop perfection of tracks such as ‘Black Swan’ and ‘Chameleon’. Sjödin describes Sailor & … Read More

The hypnotic Fifi Rong returns with a distinctly electronic approach for her new release… The soulful, beguiling style of Fifi Rong has been winning over both the press and the public for many years via releases such as a Next … Read More