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Video: Alphaville – Forever Young (LIVE 1984 – 2024). Step into Alphaville country, a vibrant, neon-lit realm where 80s synth-pop anthems meet the storytelling soul of country music—without ever leaving the dance floor. You might think Alphaville is just that…
Step into the glowing grid of synthwave—a genre that’s more than just a retro throwback. Whether you’re a longtime fan or a curious newcomer, Drive and Stranger Things, which introduced millions to its hypnotic synths and neon aesthetics? But synthwave…
Video: Synth-pop Electro Gothic Wave 2. If you think synth pop is just a nostalgic 80s fad, think again! This electrifying genre has been shaping the soundscape of pop music for over four decades—and it’s far from fading away. From…
Video: TAMMO FORSTER & ALPHAVILLE FOREVER YOUNG. If you grew up humming along to Alphaville’s timeless synth-pop classics like Forever Young or Big in Japan, you probably assumed their songs were all in English. But here’s a twist: Alphaville is…
When you think of Kraftwerk, you probably picture sleek robots, hypnotic synth lines, and a band that seems to exist outside of time itself. But have you ever wondered just how old Kraftwerk really is—and how their age has shaped…
Video: The Yazoo People: Tunica Branch – Mississippi Delta, USA, “Turtle Island”. Did you know the Yazoo tribe once controlled a vital stretch of the Mississippi Delta, only to vanish from history after a dramatic revolt against French colonists? Their…
If you’ve ever found yourself scratching your head over whether Yaz and Yazoo are two different bands or just one, you’re not alone. This synth-pop mystery has puzzled fans for decades, especially with the duo’s iconic hits like “Only You”…
Video: Empire Of The Sun – Walking On A Dream (Official Music Video). If you think Empire of the Sun is just a Spielberg war drama or an electro-pop band, think again. This article dives deep into both worlds—exploring the…
Video: Blondie – Heart Of Glass. If you think you know Blondie, think again! This isn’t just another run-of-the-mill band biography — we’re diving headfirst into the electrifying world of Blondie, the trailblazing band that fused punk grit with shimmering…
Video: Lipps Inc. – Funkytown (1980). We were spinning vintage vinyl at Synth Pop™ HQ when a friend asked, “So… can I book a flight to Funkytown?” Cue the collective gasp. After a week of digging through disco archives, interviewing…
