Synth Master

Synthpop Reviews

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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

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Synthpop Reviews: Top 5 New Wave Synthpop Bands 30.06.2024 16:58

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.

Top 100 New Wave Bands - Very Good Tier 21.06.2024 47:18

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!

Top 100 New Wave Bands - Honorable Mention and Good Tiers 09.05.2024 44:24

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://digitaldr...

Synthpop Reviews Episode 6: Review of Alphaville Discography 25.03.2024 19:30

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.

Synthpop Reviews: What I'm Listening to This Month - January 2024 30.01.2024 8:00

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.

Episode 5, January 2024: Review of Rebel Diamonds by The Killers 10.01.2024 22:43

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.

Episode 4, November 2023: Review of Thompson Twins Discography 22.11.2023 10:37

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.

Episode 3, June 2023: Review of Electric Sun by VNV Nation 11.06.2023 9:22

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

Episode 2, March 2021: Northern Lite, Mordelin, and The Killers 07.03.2021 6:31

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.

Episode 1, February 2020: Empathy Test, Mesh, Binary Park, and Brandon Flowers 27.02.2020 4:05

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