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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…
Video: The Human League – (Keep Feeling) Fascination. The Human League are still active, but their story reaches far beyond the immortal “Don’t You Want Me.” Start with Dare for their defining synth-pop sound, then rewind to “Being Boiled” to…
Video: Lipps Inc. – Funkytown (Official Audio). “Funkytown” is Lips Inc.’s disco-synth classic: a dance-floor-ready hit about wanting a fresh start somewhere more alive. Released in 1979 and propelled to No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1980, it…
Video: Nitro Fun – Easter Egg (2014). For Nitro Fun SoundCloud, start with the official Nitro Fun profile and cross-check it with Monstercat’s artist page. That’s the clearest route to authentic tracks, playlists, and artist links—without getting sidetracked by fan…
