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M83’s music has reached film and television through two distinct routes: existing songs used in scenes or promotions, and original scoring, most notably Anthony Gonzalez and Joseph Trapanese’s score for Oblivion. For the question “How has M83’s music been used…
Video: Modern English – After The Snow (Visualizer). What role did Modern English’s album After the Snow play in shaping the sound of Synth Pop music? It helped demonstrate that synth-pop could blend atmospheric keyboards with guitar-led new wave and…
Video: The Story Behind Avicii’s ‘Wake Me Up’. What is the story behind the song “Wake Me Up?” Avicii’s 2013 hit turns the uncertainty of growing up and feeling lost into an uplifting dance anthem, blending Aloe Blacc’s soulful vocal…
Video: Peter Gabriel has a message for his friend Phil Collins. Are Peter Gabriel and Phil Collins friends? Publicly, they appear to share warmth and mutual respect, with no strong evidence of a lasting feud. They’ve kept their private relationship…
Video: An Absolutely Beautiful Version of (A-ha) “Take On Me” by New Busker David Hayden. Who did a cover of “Take On Me?” Many artists have reimagined a-ha’s 1985 hit, including MxPx, Reel Big Fish, A1, A.C. Newman, Weezer, and…
Video: Yazoo – Only You • TopPop. The Yazoo band was the short-lived British synth-pop duo of singer Alison Moyet and keyboardist Vince Clarke—and their two albums left a lasting mark on electronic pop. Start with “Only You” for their…
Video: Rick Astley – Never Gonna Give You Up (Official Video) (4K Remaster). A rick roll is a bait-and-switch prank that sends you to Rick Astley’s “Never Gonna Give You Up”—and the joke works because the song is far catchier…
Video: Peter Gabriel – Who Are We Talking To? (Dark-Side Mix). Peter Gabriel is much more than the voice behind “Sledgehammer”: he’s a former Genesis frontman, an inventive solo artist, and a longtime champion of music from around the world.…
Video: a-ha – Take On Me (Official Video). “Take On Me” is a-ha’s irresistible synth-pop classic: a soaring vocal, a keyboard riff that sticks after one listen, and a music video that turns a comic book into a love story.…
Video: Men Without Hats – The Safety Dance. Men Without Hats’ “The Safety Dance” is a synth-pop anthem about dancing freely without getting pushed around—not a warning to watch your step. Its bouncing beat, unforgettable chorus, and wonderfully peculiar medieval…
