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Head Fake vs Dub Fu Masters Drop Self-Titled Deep House / Techno EP

December 3, 2020

Head Fake return with their new self-titled EP, , a collaboration with London-based Deep House / Dub artists, Dub Fu Masters. The three track record is a fun concept and which combines the anonymous trio’s signature retro 80s sound with a modern pop / dance vibe.

TLA Channel The 80s In Film And TV With Double A Side ‘Hungry For The Dark’ And ‘Among The Living’

September 3, 2020

The first notes of ‘Hungry For The Dark’, by TLA, sound like they could be by New Order; and in fact, as the group themselves say they grew up on punk rock, and have clearly been influenced by New Wave and other UK music styles, it’s not hard to imagine why that would be the first impression.

Future West – ‘Emergency’

March 19, 2020

Future West returns with new single, ‘Emergency’. The track was produced and recorded by the Dundalk Ireland basd artist (real name Francis Watters) at his home studio, and mixed by Peter McCoy and Pauric McCrum, of Orwells ’84. The track is set for release at 9pm tonight, 19 March, on Bandcamp and SoundCloud.

Premiere: U.S Duo Peppermint Heaven Share Retro-Tinged New Single ‘Waiting For You’

January 17, 2020

LA based synth pop duo Peppermint Heaven have released their latest single. ‘Waiting For You’, out today, is an infectiously strong start for the new decade, and the perfect cap to a big 2019.

Para Lia – ‘The Man Who Went Away’

March 13, 2019

  Para Lia comprises German multi-instrumentalist, René Methner and his wife Cindy, who provides backing vocals. The pair come from Cottbus, in North-East Germany,…

Louis Centioni Releases New Single ‘Here I Go Again’

October 19, 2018

Louis Centioni has today released his latest single, ‘Here I Go Again’. The RnB infused track draws on influences from the likes of John Legend, and Alicia Keys.

Former Syntax Singer-Songwriter Jan Burton Releases First Solo Single ‘Freeze’

January 5, 2018

Jan Burton, former singer/songwriter of EDM band, Syntax, has released his latest single, ‘Freeze’. A synth-laden track, ‘Freeze’ takes its inspiration from experiences Jan has had with people over the years in the music industry. It’s a thank you to all those who have stood by him through everything, and not regretting any past decisions, and looking forward to the future.

THE PENELOPES ‘Leave Them All Behind’ Deluxe EP

August 21, 2017

The Penelopes’ new EP, ‘Leave Them All Behind’, evokes the sound of the 80s and 90s, with strong synths and drums.

Erasure’s ‘World Be Gone’ Takes Us There And Back Again

May 18, 2017

Mellifluous: sweet-sounding, sweet-toned, honeyed. Erasure singer Andy Bell’s voice has always been honeyed and sweet, and the duo’s new release, ‘World Be Gone’, shows that he’s lost nothing of the strength and dulcet tones he’s known for.

        

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