Synth-pop seduction The evolution of Liverpool synth-pop outfit Ladytron’s sound morphs into a much lusher approach to electronic pop on this, their fifth studio album (following on from 2008’s Velocifero). From their early origins, Helen Marnie, Mira Aroyo, Daniel Hunt … Read More

When The Stars Start To Shine It’s been ten long years since The Human League released their last album. The magnificent record that was Secrets brought down the record label it was released on and became their least successful album … Read More

A Black Celebration Well this was never going to be an ordinary Depeche Mode gig… Firstly, it was a one-off charity show in aid of the Teenage Cancer Trust. And secondly, it was held at London’s iconic venue, the Royal … Read More

Duran Duran provide all your needs… With Duran Duran’s last output Red Carpet Massacre, received less favourably by critics and fans alike, this current venture could easily have been a last chance on the stairway for them as far as … Read More

It’s hard to conceive it all comes to an end In October 2009, a-ha announced they were to split following a final world tour. Here The Electricity Club looks back at the career of the Scandinavian phenomenon, and reports from … Read More

Singing The Body Electric Prolific Australian duo Parralox return with Metropolis, their third album in as many years. Since their 2008 debut album Electricity, Parralox have been building a worldwide reputation for quality synth-pop. John Von Ahlen, the creative mastermind … Read More

Featuring Human’s Lib and Dream Into Action HOWARD JONES is often thought of as the one man musical mastermind of synth-pop but when looked at fully, he’s so much more than that. Howard Jones has been around since the early … Read More