SYNTH WEEK 2024: After the incredible leaps in synthesizer technology that were made in the late '70s, 1980 could be regarded as the year that was the calm before the beautiful storm. There weren’t ...

Three classic rock bands from the 1970s fully embraced synthesizers in the 1980s and recorded career-defining hits.

Set to celebrate its 40th anniversary on Saturday 17 May, Dire Straits’ Brothers In Arms is many things - not least the album that’s viewed as the one that turned the world on to the compact disc. A ...

Depeche Mode has never shied away from dealing with tough topics. While the band might be primarily known for its dance hit “Just Can’t Get Enough,” Depeche Mode has managed to keep up a pop beat ...

Even the promo pictures look pretty '80s. Here’s some pretty big news for iOS musicians: AudioKit’s Digital D1 synth is now an Audio Unit. What? That means that, instead of running as a standalone app ...

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. Every generation naturally feels as if the ...

New York Synth-Pop/New Wave duo The Heroic Enthusiasts release their latest single 'Tears Run Rings' in collaboration with legendary producer Stephen Hague (Petshop Boys, New Order, Blur) via Meridian ...