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
Stay on these roads… The legacy of Norwegian outfit a-ha is weaved into the story of synth-pop, from the phenomenal success of ‘Take On Me’ in 1985 through to the recent successful live showcase of their debut album Hunting High … Read More
OMD book returns… Following on from the original 2018 publication of Pretending To See The Future, a new edition in soft back format is due for release this month. Compiled by author Richard Houghton, the OMD book provides a comprehensive … Read More
Liverpool’s Electronic Music Event Returns… This summer sees the return of Silicon Dreams – Liverpool’s premiere electronic music festival, featuring Sinestar, Northern Kind, Twist Helix, Berlyn Trilogy, OVVLS, Armada Named Sound, The Rude Awakening and Caroline McLavy. Silicon Dreams evolved … Read More
Electronic acts descend on London for a packed synth-pop extravaganza… 2019 sees the return of the Synthetic City Electronic Music Festival, a regular fixture on the gig-going calendar featuring nine distinctive acts from both the UK and abroad. Hosted as … Read More
On the occasion of Pål Waaktaar-Savoy’s 57th birthday, we present a revised and expanded version of an article we originally published last year about the guitarist’s projects outside of a-ha: http://www.electricity-club.co.uk/lifelines-the-side-projects-of-a-ha/