Synthpop Reviews

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Synthpop Reviews

In this podcast I discuss and review the synth-pop / new wave / EBM / electronic music that I purchase, listen to, and or discover. I will give you my opinion of its style & quality. Links to audio clips & places to purchase can be found on the podcast blog: http://synthpopreviews.blogspot.com/ If you like classic synthpop bands like Pet Shot Boys, New Order, Depeche Mode, Simple Minds, OMD, Erasure, etc, or if you like modern synthpop bands like Mesh, Ulver, CHVRCHES, De/Vision, T.O.Y., Iris, etc., then this podcast is for YOU! Visit us on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@synthpopreviews4714

Episodes

  1. 30 JUN

    Synthpop Reviews: Top 5 New Wave Synthpop Bands

    In this episode I count down my top 5 favorite synthpop bands from the 80s New Wave era. Listen for how my top 5 compares to your own.

    17 min

  2. 21 JUN

    Top 100 New Wave Bands - Very Good Tier

    In this episode, we continue the process of re-ranking the best New Wave bands and artists from the list found on the Digital Dream Door website. This episode focuses on the Very Good tier of bands. This is a long episode, but if you're a fan of New Wave music, including synthpop, you won't want to miss it!

    47 min

  3. 9 MAY

    Top 100 New Wave Bands - Honorable Mention and Good Tiers

    In this episode, I review an online list of the Top 100 New Wave Bands of all time. The list is found on the Digital Dream Door website. After I share some disagreements with the list, I begin the process of reordering the list to how I think it should be ordered. This is a long episode, but if you're a fan of New Wave music, including synthpop, you won't want to miss it! https://digitaldreamdoor.com/pages/best_artists-newwave.html

    44 min

  4. 25 MAR

    Synthpop Reviews Episode 6: Review of Alphaville Discography

    In this episode, I go in-depth on the Alphaville discography. Album by album I discuss the strengths and weaknesses of Alphaville's music. If you think Alphaville is just "Forever Young" or "Big in Japan," you're missing out on a lot of great synthpop and great music generally. And, you need to watch this episode.

    20 min

  5. 30 JAN

    Synthpop Reviews: What I'm Listening to This Month - January 2024

    What synthpop / New Wave music am I listening to right now in January 2024? Watch this episode to find out! There's at least one synthpop pioneering band included, a New Wave revivalist band from the 2000s, an 80s superband, an underground synthpop piano band that started in the 1990s, and more.

    8 min

  6. 10 JAN

    Episode 5, January 2024: Review of Rebel Diamonds by The Killers

    In this episode, I review the recent compilation release by The Killers called "Rebel Diamonds." I go through it track by track, sharing my opinion about each one.

    23 min

  7. 22/11/2023

    Episode 4, November 2023: Review of Thompson Twins Discography

    Thompson Twins was my first favorite New Wave / Synthpop band. In this episode, we'll review their discography. I'll name my three favorite Thompson Twins albums and 10 favorite songs.

    11 min

  8. 11/06/2023

    Episode 3, June 2023: Review of Electric Sun by VNV Nation

    In this Episode 3 of Synthpop Reviews, I share my impressions of the latest album by VNV Nation: Electric Sun. Listen to find out what I think about the album overall, as well as my opinion about each track. For audio clips and more great synthpop information, head on over to my synthpop blog: http://synthpopreviews.blogspot.com

    9 min

  9. 07/03/2021

    Episode 2, March 2021: Northern Lite, Mordelin, and The Killers

    This episode discusses fantastic music by Northern Lite, Mordelin, and The Killers. Please subscribe to this podcast and share it with your synth-friendly peeps.

    7 min

  10. 27/02/2020

    Episode 1, February 2020: Empathy Test, Mesh, Binary Park, and Brandon Flowers

    In this inaugural episode you'll hear what I think about modern synthpop bands Empathy Test, Mesh, Binary Park, and Brandon Flowers.  I will recommend the best songs to start with if you're interested in trying out their music.  For audio clips and more great synthpop information, head on over to my synthpop blog: http://synthpopreviews.blogspot.com

    4 min
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About

In this podcast I discuss and review the synth-pop / new wave / EBM / electronic music that I purchase, listen to, and or discover. I will give you my opinion of its style & quality. Links to audio clips & places to purchase can be found on the podcast blog: http://synthpopreviews.blogspot.com/ If you like classic synthpop bands like Pet Shot Boys, New Order, Depeche Mode, Simple Minds, OMD, Erasure, etc, or if you like modern synthpop bands like Mesh, Ulver, CHVRCHES, De/Vision, T.O.Y., Iris, etc., then this podcast is for YOU! Visit us on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@synthpopreviews4714

Information

  • Creator
    Synth Master
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2024
  • Episodes
    10
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Synth Master
  • Show Website
    Synthpop Reviews

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