Feel like I’m flying without a net… One of the more intriguing electronic acts to appear on the TEC radar in recent years is Kat Bryan. The Canadian singer-songwriter served up debut album Music For The End Of The World … Read More
Nocturnal ambience There’s a strangely hypnotic quality to the dark ambient compositions that electronic musician Mystryl serves up, particularly on latest album Eye. Hailing from the Netherlands, the electronic music composer has been releasing a variety of EPs and albums … Read More
Watching the stars align… When Bekimachine first caught our attention, it was on the back of an engaging live performance as part of the New Cross Dark events earlier this year. Since then, she’s had an album launch event and … Read More
Don’t Panic! Swedish synth-pop ensemble Vogon Poetry have been delivering fine electronic moments since 2012, demonstrating a particular flair for combining engaging tunes with sci-fi themes. Consisting of Roger Tell, Daniel Önnerby and John Andersson, the trio have previously cited … Read More
if it feels good, do it… Enigmatic electro-post-punk outfit Leg Puppy have been an anarchic presence on the electronic music scene for many years. Known for their satire and pointed commentary, Leg Puppy have tackled everything from social media, politics, … Read More
No feeling is final… The musical CV of Maya Postepski is certainly a packed one. Previously, the Canadian musician and producer was better known for being part of baroque pop outfit Austra and also worked on the brooding synth soundscapes … Read More
Johnny Normal and Bridget Gray have been writing and performing as The Rude Awakening since 2018. The release of their debut album Kaleidoscope drew praise with The Electricity Club’s Jus Forrest declaring them the most promising act of 2018. Among … Read More
“I can’t remember a time when music wasn’t central to my life…” One of the albums that caught our ear in 2020 was the stunning Mercurial by Glasgow-based musician Elisabeth Elektra. From the anthemic ‘My Sisters’ through to the euphoric … Read More
Be Where I Am The US has seen a significant uptick in electronic artists emerging in recent times, many with vastly different approaches to how they write and produce. The cultural differences between America and the UK/Europe also help to … Read More
Tenek’s Peter Steer in conversation… With the current Coronavirus crisis impacting the music industry, many bands are artists are struggling to adapt. Live concerts have all but come to a halt and this sudden change means many artists are switching … Read More
Paying Lip Service to a polished electronic duo… Electronic music seemed to be entering something of a renaissance period during the 2000s. New acts inspired by synth-pop were emerging, including a duo consisting of Matt Culpin and Sarah Heeley. Northern … Read More
Time is come… One of the most familiar names on the grassroots electronic scene is Nature Of Wires, an outfit originally formed in 1986 by Gary Watts (synths & programming) and Andrew Stirling-Brown (vocals). Although the group took an extended … Read More
An evening that’s Fast-paced, fun, celebratory, emotional… and everything in-between Walking through the heart of Birmingham’s vibrant Canal network – there’s a biting chill now present in the early evening air, yet our welcome at one of the city’s most … Read More
Newcastle’s power-pop trio drop by TEC HQ for a chat… If there’s one sound that’s made us sit up and take notice of late, it’s the euphoric widescreen pop of Twist Helix. Based in Newcastle, the electropop outfit consists of … Read More
Life with Lola… As Lola Dutronic, the Toronto/Düsseldorf electronic duo of Richard Citroen and Stephanie B have carved out an impressive career of engaging pop tunes. Originally conceived by Richard Citroen to combine his love of ‘60s French pop with … Read More
Catching up with one of electropop’s rapidly rising outfits… Empathy Test consists of childhood friends Isaac Howlett and Adam Relf. Formed in 2013, the London-based duo established themselves through a series of EP releases, including 2014’s Losing Touch and Throwing … Read More
‘Silence’ is golden ‘If you’ve got more to say, why wouldn’t you say it?’ Paul Waaktaar-Savoy, Berlin, 26 March 2015 (Press Conference to formally announce a-ha’s comeback and the release of a new album, Cast In Steel) Traditionally, when ‘the … Read More
Discussing Hannah Peel’s elderly alter ego… Hannah Peel’s musical arc has chartered some intriguing landscapes over the years. Her original music box arrangements of classic songs by the likes of OMD, Soft Cell, New Order and Cocteau Twins gave her … Read More
Electropop outfit Future Perfect share some insight into their darkpop delights… Future Perfect have carved out their own niche in the world of electronic music via the brooding dancepop of ‘Hunter’, ‘Paradise’ and more recently ‘Fall’ – culled from their … Read More
Parralox’s John von Ahlen provides some insight into the electronic outfit’s extensive career… Based in Melbourne, Australian electropop outfit Parralox came to life in 2008. Their debut album Electricity achieved critical acclaim and paved the way for an impressive catalogue … 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
Delving into the darkwave secrets of one of London’s electropop delights… The release of their Synthetic EP caught our ears recently, but DICEPEOPLE have been putting out their own brand of dark electronic pop since 2013. Consisting of Matt Brock … Read More
The emotive electropop of Caroline McLavy will be one of the treats for the forthcoming Silicon Dreams event this July. The Electricity Club sat down with Caroline for a few questions about her life, music and plans for the future…. … Read More
Despite having sold over 15 million records worldwide, U96 are virtually unheard of in the UK. The Hamburg-based electronic act are best remembered for their huge international hit, ‘Das Boot’, a techno treatment of Klaus Doldinger’s 1981 film theme, which … Read More
In 1989 Canadian act Kon Kan scored a huge international hit with “I Beg Your Pardon”, an innovative composite of synth-pop influences (New Order and Pet Shop Boys in particular) and samples (notably, country star Lynn Anderson’s ‘Rose Garden’). Whilst … Read More
As a special preview to the new Austra album, Katie Stelmanis provided a showcase performance and Q&A in London… One of the more notable electronic music acts to emerge in recent years has been Austra, the Canadian outfit consisting of … Read More
Our one source of energy… Over the past 35 years Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark have written songs covering a vast and eclectic range of topics, creating both catchy and poignant melodies to go with them. These melodies often belie … Read More
Unique Interplay – The Pleasures of Electricity There has never been a more extraordinary time for John Foxx. He remains an innovator of hard electro composition; illuminated by retro frameworks and technological genius. A somewhat purist pairing that multiplies to … Read More
Hailed as the ‘Godmother of Japanese Electronica’, Coppé has paved her own unique creative path over the years. Even from an early age, Coppé had a desire to pursue music. From the age of three she studied classical piano and … Read More
Machines Of Loving Grace One of the surprising musical joys of 2012 was the album Lil’ Golden Book which introduced us to Princess Chelsea (aka Chelsea Nikkel). Hailing from New Zealand, Princess Chelsea comes from the Lil’ Chief stable of … Read More
The True Transmission Billy Currie is a classically trained, multi-talented instrumentalist / composer. With a serious musical background, he was once offered a place at London’s prestigious Royal Academy of Music back in 1969. He opted not to go; the … Read More
Aiming for gold… Original New Romantic vocalist Steve Strange of Visage fame is synonymous with one of the most flamboyant stylistic images; he defined and inspired an era. He’s a figurehead that not only created a legend with the masterminding … Read More
Four years on from their debut EP release, edgy synth duo Tenek return with EP2, which features two brand new tracks and reworked album material. Geoff Pinckney and Peter Steer, who together make up Tenek, have built a loyal following … Read More
On reflection Professionally, Cornishman Chris Payne is hailed as an orchestral composer for film and television, with a truly unique diversity that can be woven into many different styles. However, many will cite him as a virtuoso of the synth-pop … Read More
“Gary Numan proves music has always been really inventive for the masses” – Lady Gaga “There are still people trying to work out what a genius Gary Numan is” – Prince “I was listening to Gary Numan. I ended up … Read More
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. His journey started in the early ’80s when his infectiously catchy and optimistic ‘New Song’ … Read More