Episodes

Synthpop Symphony — Episode 305 The Past, Present & Future of Synth-Driven Music What a night on Synthpop Symphony. Episode 305 is packed with exclusive remixes, rare 80s/90s gems, and incredible new music from across the synthpop, electropop, and synthwave worlds. Tonight’s Highlights • Exclusive TSF Remix of the new Depeche Mode track “Survive,” plus fresh TSF reworks of “Strangelove” and “Soft Touch / Raw Nerve.” • Blaklight returns as a trio with “Cruel” from their brand-new album The...

Synthpop Symphony Show 304 is here — and this week’s episode is absolutely packed. This week's show dives into the world of new electropop, featuring fresh tracks from underground and emerging artists including X Marks the Pedwalk, Savage, Helavox, JXNS, Ranchel Santos, and Synthwave Siren, plus a timeless classic from Book of Love. We’re also dropping a special De Soffer Mini-Mix, including his Beatport-exclusive extended mix of his new track “Set You Free”, along with recreations of Septemb...

**“This week on Synthpop Symphony — get ready for a global journey through the past, present, and future of synth-driven music! We’ve got brand-new tracks from Haute & Freddy, Phantogram, Cannons, Sombr, and Andy Bell… plus a classic mini-mix featuring Tears for Fears, Real Life, and The Twins. And don’t miss our Synthpop History Moment featuring Divine’s legendary Bobby O–produced track Love Reaction — the controversial synthpop classic that drew comparisons to New Order’s Blue Monday. Then in ...

This week on Synthpop Symphony Ep. 302, we’ve got a wild lineup for you: 👉 First up — a killer new mashup! Pet Shop Boys & Eight Wonder’s I’m Not Scared turned into a duet, thanks to DB Music. You’ve never heard it like this before! 🎶 We’re also spinning brand new bangers from Andy Bell (yes, that Andy Bell from Erasure), plus fresh tracks from Causeway, SONO, Nicholas Rixon & Vintage Voltage. 💜 Oh—and we’re paying tribute to 80s band Resolution with their first-ever official release,...

🚨 Synthpop Symphony Episode 301 – 100% IN THE MIX! 🚨 Hosted by Matt Williams We’re going full throttle tonight — three DJs, three mixes, and a whole lotta synths. Grab your coffee ☕ and crank it up — this episode is pure electronic energy from start to finish! 🎧 DJ Mat D – Synth Mix Featuring Information Society, Erasure, Book of Love, Camouflage, The Lightning Seeds, and more!🎛 Mr. Harris – 80s New Wave & Synthpop Classics A massive lineup including Depeche Mode, Pet Shop Boys, Duran Dur...

Synthpop Symphony 300 – The Past, Present & Future of Synth-Driven Music It’s a milestone night as Synthpop Symphony celebrates Episode 300 — featuring the past, present, and future of synth-driven music. We kick things off with brand-new releases from Depeche Mode with “In The End” , Duran Duran - “Shadows on your Side” new on the Dance Macabre album, and Marina new with “Key to the Castle” , plus an ’80s Mini-Mix packed with classics from Yazoo, Prince, and Simple Minds. Then it’s all a...

🎃 Synthpop Symphony 299 – The Halloween Show! 👻 It’s that time of year again This week’s episode is packed with chilling remixes, cinematic reworks, and retro club anthems that blend classic 80s nostalgia with modern darkwave energy — the perfect soundtrack for your Halloween weekend. 🕯️ We open with a Halloween Mini-Mix featuring De Soffer’s stunning cinematic remake of “Thriller”, Rockwell’s eerie classic “Somebody’s Watching Me,” and a deep remix of Dave Gahan & Soulsavers — setting th...

🎶 Synthpop Symphony 298 is out now — and this one’s packed from start to finish. This week I drop a Classic New Wave Mini-Mix featuring refreshed remakes from A-ha, The Twins, and Erasure — blending those timeless 80s melodies with a modern club edge. Then things get darker (in the best way) with a Female Dark-Synth Spotlight featuring some seriously powerful artists from around the world — Agency-V, Violentene, Dreadful Savior, Ladytron, and Synthetic Saints feat. Alisa bringing sleek, emoti...

This week on Synthpop Symphony 297 — we’re diving deep into the heart of synth-driven sound with a lineup that spans decades and dimensions. We’ll start with Andy Bell of Erasure and his stunning new remake of “Xanadu” — originally by Olivia Newton-John and ELO — followed by his collaboration with Claudia Brücken of Propaganda on “Love Oneself” from the Electric Blue LP. Then we turn back the clock with Boxcar’s classic “Freemason (You Broke the Promise)” from 1990 before jumping into a massive ...

This week on Synthpop Symphony — we’re turning up the voltage on Show 296! Get ready for Roubix re-imagining Soft Cell’s “Tainted Love, ” a dark-synth take on Lady Gaga’s “Disease” from Red Cell, and Loyd with his breakout single “Ego Death. ”Plus a killer ’80s Retro Mix with Trans-X, Depeche Mode, INXS, Alphaville, and Icehouse, an artist spotlight on Cause and Effect, and the return of Sinister Disco Vol. 19 Redux — packed with Italo, sparkle, and pure new-wave energy. It’s Show 296 — all s...

This week on Synthpop Symphony 295 — two full hours where the past, present, and future of synth-driven music collide! In Hour 1, we kick things off with a Spotlight Mix of Retro Remixes and Covers— including Tenek, Parralox, and Depeche Mode. Then it’s a New Music Spotlight featuring Split Vision, and after last week’s Permanent Record Podcast episode where we discussed Red Flag’s Machines and the Cosmicy Remix of Nevermind HTTP, we’re bringing you both of those tracks right here. Plus, our Re...

SPECIAL EPISODE ALERT!! This week on Synthpop Symphony 294 — two full hours where the past, present, and future of synth-driven music collide! THIS WEEK! On our School of Synth spotlight, I’m joined by Brian and Sarah Linnen from the Permanent Record Podcast as we take a deep dive into one of the most underrated synthpop bands of the late 80s and early 90s — Red Flag. Together, we’ll celebrate Red Flag’s legacy with classics like Russian Radio, If I Ever, Broken Heart, and Pretty in Pity. Plus!...

This week on Synthpop Symphony 293 Two full hours where the past, present, and future of synth-driven music come together! We’re featuring Sheffield legends Heaven 17 in a special School of Synth spotlight — debuting their brand-new single “Something About You” followed by a powerful Heaven 17 Megamix of their greatest hits. Plus, brand-new tracks from Phantogram, Christopher Anton, Future Analog, Blackbook, Isaac Howlett, Vaporin, and The Sound Veil Society. We’ll dive into a Sinister Disco Min...

This week on Synthpop Symphony 292 🎶 Get ready for two full hours of the past, present, and future of synth-driven music! ✨ Brand-new tracks from Lady Gaga, Scenius, Strange Futures, Yota, Violentene, Rogue FX, Indigo & 10Eighty6, and more! ✨ School of Synth feature diving into the legendary Westside Records, home to Camouflage, Celebrate the Nun, and Micro Chip League. ✨ Rare gems including Ercola’s 2004 one-hit wonder “Every Word.” ✨ And in Hour Two — the Massive 80’s Retro-Futuristic M...

This week on Synthpop Symphony 291 we’re bringing back one of the most beloved episodes ever — our Sept 1 2024 Weekend special (Show 237). It’s two full hours of synthpop, Italo, remixes, and dancefloor anthems — a mix so good, we had to give it an encore! 🎶 Featured highlights include: ✨ Janet Jackson – Control (Parallox Remix) ✨ Bronski Beat – Why (Superchumbo Remix) ✨ Depeche Mode – Never Let Me Down Again ✨ Yes – Owner of a Lonely Heart ✨ Talking Heads – Psycho Killer Plus, fresh energy from...

Synthpop Symphony 290 Get ready for another incredible journey through the past, present, and future of synth-driven music on Synthpop Symphony 290! This week’s show features: ✨ A stunning new Depeche Mode Megamix by Mr. Harris ✨ A fresh Italo set with Roger Meno, Peter Wilson, and Sally Shapiro ✨ Classic 80s favorites reimagined by Rhythm Scholar, including Exposé, The Police, and Talking Heads Plus — brand-new remixes and retro-futuristic gems from Red Flag (2025 J Mix), Nicholias Rixon, an...

“This week on Synthpop Symphony — Episode 289 is packed with fresh energy and classic heat! Brand new tracks from Alison Goldfrapp, Hot Chip, Cold Connection, Cred, and Agatino Romero… plus timeless favorites from The Blitz Kids, Stacey Q, and more. Remix lovers — we’ve got you covered! A spotlight on Billy Idol’s White Wedding, New Order’s Bizarre Love Triangle, and Thomas Anders re-recording the Modern Talking classic Diamond Never Made a Lady. Hour 2 goes In the Mix — with a massive Electropo...

This week on Synthpop Symphony, Matt Williams cranks up the energy with a nonstop journey through the past, present, and future of synth-driven music. Show 288 delivers two massive mixes — an electrifying “Eyes Mini-Mix” packed with remixes and reimaginings of iconic tracks, plus an all-new Sinister Disco Vol. 21, where 50% brand-new bangers collide with 50% timeless dancefloor classics. The spotlight shines on Information Society in an extended School of Synth feature — complete with Matt’s ...

🎧 This Week on Synthpop Symphony – Episode 287 Get ready for two full hours of non-stop retro remix energy! We’re throwing out the usual format and going all in with stunning mixes, mashups, and reimagined classics. This week’s show features: ✨ A brand-new Italo remix of Depeche Mode’s “Enjoy the Silence” ✨ Remixes of Madonna, Berlin, ABC, Book of Love, and Howard Jones ✨ A wild Depeche Mode vs. Yazoo mashup ✨ A full Paul Harwood Remix Set including Dead or Alive, Dua Lipa, OMD, INXS, Erasure...

Synthpop Symphony 286 The past, present, and future of synth-driven music all in one massive 2-hour ride New tracks from: Tee Webb · Marc Vienes · Peter Wilson · Nuovo Testamento · Sophie Ellis-Bextor · Neon Space Men · Milano 84 · Ernest Kohl · Hazell Dean · Ross Alexander · Cormac and more! Mini-Mix 286 brings you reimagined ‘80s classics from Wham! · Heaven 17 · Vicious Pink 🕺 Synth Mix 286 = full-throttle extended vocal club cuts with nonstop energy — from Max Project, Freemasons, MCL, Silve...

Sinister Nights Vol 1! New DeSoffer, Yuksek, Midnight Magic, Yotto, Mind Enterprises, Woolfy, Patawawa & more with A couple of classics thrown in by Italoconnection and Confidence Man!!~— non-stop club bangers of Electropop, Synthpop, Italo Disco and classics mixed by Matt Williams. Confidence Man - Does it Make You Feel Good (Mind Enterprises Remix)** Italoconnection - Be Yourself Again (Bonus Version)** DeSoffer - Lost In The Night (Extended Mix) Inakltiv - Fire (Pardon Moi Remix) Yuks...

Synthpop Symphony 284 is here! Two full hours of new synthpop anthems, Italo dance grooves, and a 30-minute blast of pure 80s energy with DJ Matt D in the mix! This week’s highlights include: Depeche Mode – Shake the Disease (FDIEU Remix) talove – Italian Boys Peter Murphy – The Artroom Wonder Munatix – Love and Pride Isaac Howlett, Sleek Teeth, Zanias, Nuovo Testamento Reflekt, Paul Rein, RSF ft. Andy Bell, Druzy Brand new from Bending Grid – featuring Power Rob on the ultra-catchy Mr. Right...

Synthpop Symphony 285 is live! 🚨 We kick things off with an amazing Hi-NRG 3-track mix featuring the brand new Nicolas Rixon – Heart on the Line, Candy Apple Blue – Images of Heaven, and Tee Webb’s brand new Matt Pop remix of Steel Bars — pure synthpop adrenaline to start your weekend! ⚡💃 Then we dive into fresh cuts and electrifying remixes from Erasure, Debbii Dawson, Depeche Mode, Cerrone, and more. 🎛 🎓 Mid-show, don’t miss a special “School of Synth” segment spotlighting the legendary ban...

This Week on Synthpop Symphony! ✨🎹 Episode 282 is a synth lover’s dream — packed with shimmering retro vibes, Italo fire, deep electronic grooves, and euphoric vocal bangers! Heads up — As Matt is on a well-deserved vacation this week Episode 283 is a repeat of Episode 241 from September 2024 — I picked it because it was so hot the first time around, it deserves an encore. New to the show this week: 4 stunning collabs featuring Wave In Head, Re:Active, Nukleon, and X-Sonic — all on Infacted R...