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Synth-Pop
In the latest issue of Classic Pop we have an exclusive full band interview with Duran Duran who reveal all about their Halloween-themed new album Danse Macabre that features covers,…
Top 20 heroes of synth-pop
Classic Pop shines a light on those shadowy pioneers who paved the way for the electro revolution… You may know your ABC from your OMD, but what about those pivotal…
Synth-pop: The rise of the machines
Introducing the pioneering devices that shaped the pop music of the 80s. Members of The Human League and Landscape reveal the true story behind the electronic revolution, from blowing up…
Top 20 synth-pop deep cuts
Cue up your music transmitter of choice and get ready to leave the charts far behind as we embark upon a journey through the wilder, stranger and – yes! –…
Things that dreams are made of: The birth of synth-pop
Kraftwerk may have gotten there first, but it was the British groups of the late 70s and early 80s who picked up the electronic baton and ran with it. The…
Issue 77 of Classic Pop is on sale now!
The iconic Debbie Harry leads the way in our latest issue as she joins bandmates Chris Stein and Clem Burke to reveal all about Blondie’s much-anticipated imperial phase boxset, Against…
Depeche Mode’s Andy Fletcher dies age 60
Andy Fletcher, founding member and keyboardist of Depeche Mode, has died at the age of 60. No cause of death has been disclosed. “We are shocked and filled with overwhelming…
Issue 75 of Classic Pop is on sale now!
In the bumper 108-page new issue of Classic Pop, our cover stars are The Associates – we take a trip inside their remarkable career and majestic album Sulk with Alan…
Soft Cell and Pet Shop Boys team up for new song Purple Zone
Two titans of synth-pop have joined forces for the first time as Soft Cell and Pet Shop Boys announce a mouth-watering collaboration. Written by Soft Cell, Purple Zone has been…
Top 40 synth-pop songs
In our list of the greatest synth-pop songs of all time, we count down from 40 to 1. The plan? To decide upon the greatest synth-pop singles of all time.…