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Video: Love Vigilantes (2015 Remaster). If you’ve ever found yourself inexplicably dancing to a pulsing beat with no chorus in sight, chances are you’ve been caught in the spell of New Order’s biggest hit. But what exactly is that track…
If you think you know Chvrches, think again! From their breakout anthem The Mother We Share to the haunting collaboration with Robert Smith on How Not to Drown, Chvrches songs have been lighting up synth-pop playlists worldwide for over a…
Video: Tears For Fears – Everybody Wants To Rule The World (Official Music Video). Did you know that the haunting synth lines of “Mad World” were inspired by a therapy technique called primal scream therapy? Or that Tears for Fears…
Video: Modern Talking – You’re My Heart, You’re My Soul (Official Video). If you’ve ever found yourself humming that unforgettable synth riff or belting out the chorus at a retro party, you’re not alone. Modern Talking’s “You’re My Heart, You’re…
If you grew up dancing through the 80s and 90s, you know that few songs capture the era’s synth-pop magic quite like Modern Talking’s “Brother Louie.” But did you know that the 1998 remix, Brother Louie ’98, wasn’t just a…
Video: Modern Talking – Cheri Cheri Lady (Official Video). If you think “Cheri Cheri Lady” is just another catchy 80s tune, think again! This Modern Talking anthem not only stormed European charts back in 1985 but continues to captivate millions…
Video: Howard Jones – Things Can Only Get Better (Official Video). If you’ve ever found yourself humming an infectious 80s synth-pop anthem and wondered, “Which Howard Jones song is really his biggest hit?” — you’re not alone. From the chart-topping…
Video: Modern Talking – Brother Louie (Official Video). If you’ve ever found yourself humming that irresistible synth-pop hook of “Brother Louie” and wondered exactly when Modern Talking dropped this iconic track, you’re in for a treat! Released in the mid-80s,…
Video: Blondie – Heart Of Glass. Did you know that Blondie’s iconic hit “Heart of Glass” almost didn’t sound like the disco anthem we all know and love? Originally a slow, reggae-inspired demo called “Once I Had a Love,” it…
If you think you know Forever Young by Alphaville, think again. This iconic synth-pop anthem has been haunting dance floors, movie soundtracks, and TikTok feeds for nearly four decades—but beneath its shimmering synths lies a rich tapestry of Cold War…
