The fourth volume in the acclaimed Musik Music Musique series (1979 - The Roots Of Synth Pop) documents a pivotal year when the genre evolved from experimental novelty into a chart-dominating movement with a singular identity. Across 60 selections, the compilation showcases pioneers and innovators, blending iconic classics with cult
New wave royalty Kissing The Pink have returned with their first new music since 2015. ‘Techno Feudalism’ is a slick electronic pop, melding disco rhythms with synth grooves. Though catchy on the surface, the song is laced with sharp political commentary about politics and power –
Wolfgang Flür made his name as percussionist with German electronica kings Kraftwerk. Since leaving the band, he's been ploughing his own electro-pop furrow, which will soon include his spring 2025 album Times, to be released on Cherry Red. We represent his melodic synth-pop album Eloquence (2015), which
As the dust settled following the punk rock explosion, countless new genres emerged. Chief among these was Synth Pop – a suitably descriptive umbrella for the new electronic pop sound which had emerged, inspired by the likes of Kraftwerk. While synthesizers had previously perhaps been considered a
Launched in the early 80s, Survival Records carved a stylish niche with several acts who blended Synth Pop and Indie in