April tunes… As spring approaches, it provides an opportunity to reflect on recent releases in the midst of a busy music scene. To that end, some of the selections here offer up an oasis of tranquility and a haven of … Read More
In the darkest of nights I’ll find the light… Sweden is never short of electronic pop acts and MORE represents another facet of the country’s busy and vibrant scene. Describing themselves as a band with “a retro shimmering tone and … Read More
Return to the network… The latest offering from Nature Of Wires comes in the form of a series of dark ambient pieces apparently conceived on a dreary November day in 2021. It’s a step sideways for Gary Watts’ darkwave pop … Read More
Like a silvery wave… It’s almost impossible to avoid news of the grim situation that’s befallen Ukraine in recent times. We’re witness to an unfolding tragedy that can make people feel impotent in the face of unimaginable turmoil and hardship. … Read More
On International Women’s Day, a showcase for some of the women who work in the world of electronic music… International Women’s Day, which falls on 8th March each year, has become an opportunity to not only recognise the achievement of … Read More
Electric dreams of different persuasion… Last year’s electronic music schedule was greatly improved by the release of the first Generation Blitz compilation album. Featuring a selection of tunes from established and upcoming acts, Dusk to Dawn (see our review) managed … Read More
Stormy synth-pop adventures… After a turbulent period of cancelled gigs, postponements and a lockdown which effectively wiped out the live music scene, tonight’s entertainment came under threat from a different issue. Storm Eunice was busy depositing trampolines and garden furniture … Read More
Mutant moments… Outside of regular releases, there’s a strong undercurrent of alternative versions, remixes and collaborations that give some recent songs a fresh delivery. On that basis, TEC is launching a new semi-regular feature looking at what we reckon are … Read More
Perfect dream… With lots of new music emerging during what is normally a quiet period of the year, it’s also worth switching focus to more established acts who have also been quite active during the winter period. Enter Norwegian electronic … Read More
Synth-pop dreams… As February arrives, there’s suddenly a huge input of new electronic tunes to sort through. For our latest Teclist outing, we dive into some unashamedly euphoric synth-pop. One thing that’s increasingly clear from our recent reviews is that … Read More