Slave Republic are a German synth/new-wave band whose début album Electric One was recently released on Accession Records, home to futurepop artists Assemblage 23 and SITD. I really liked the album, it’s full of catchy songs and it put me in mind of IAMX and Duran Duran at their best. Slave [...more]
My Top 10: Electric Fantastic Sound
Electric Fantastic Sound is a Swedish record label that specialises in synthpop, electro, and alternative music. Pioneers of digital distribution (and Spotify-friendly), their roster includes such artists as Flux, Basswood Dollies, Quelles Paroles, and Diskodiktator. If you’re new to these ban [...more]
My Top 10 Tracks: Bedsitland
Bedsitland is a monthly London electro clubnight that recently celebrated its 2nd birthday. Mixing the best electronic and synthpop tunes from the late 70s to today, Bedsitland is disco, party, club night and gig all rolled into one. Co-founder DJ Electric Dream and guests host the night, featuring [...more]
My Top 10 Tracks: I Monster
I Monster are Sheffield-based duo Dean Honer (All Seeing I) and Jarrod Gosling. They describe their sound as “pop, psychedelic, rock, other stuff” where “other stuff” might include Vaudeville, trip-hop, jazz, R&B, and strange electronica from the fifth dimension. I Monste [...more]
My Top 10 Tracks: Electro Arc
Electro Arc is an independent German label specializing in industrial dance and oldschool EBM (Electronic Body Music). They were featured on this blog last year and since then label boss Intrendent has been busy putting out more of Electro Arc’s showcase compilations, as well releasing artist [...more]
My Top 10 Tracks: Planet Earth Rock and Roll
Planet Earth Rock and Roll is an online fortnightly radio show playing 60s and 70s psychedelic rock, progressive rock, folk, acid and other related cosmic vibrations. DJ Jake King (aka drawkward) hosts the show on my local radio station, Leith FM. Jake’s musical knowledge of 60s and 70s music [...more]
