'The Look of Love' by ABC is one of the quintessential tracks of the 1980s, blending the era's signature new wave sound with elements of funk and synth-pop. Released in 1982, this song was a major hit from their debut album,The Lexicon of Love, which is often hailed as a masterpie...
Working once again with Jack Antonoff and Aaron Dessner, Swift refracted the warm synth-pop and rustic indie-folk of her past few projects through an even moodier prism, and the songs shrugged off radio-friendly hooks in favor of insecurities and unruly thoughts. (Of course, there was one ...
It is noted for its influence from 1980s music as well as blending dance-pop and synth-pop with indie sensibilities. While less commercially successful than Kiss, it received critical acclaim. Her fourth studio album, Dedicated, was released on May 17, 2019. Dig Deeper People Think Carly Rae...
“Hold On, We’re Going Home,” with OVO duo Majid Jordan – couldn’t be more different: The former is an underdog anthem about Drizzy’s ability to make it against all odds over a chilling piano loop and crisp shakers, while the latter is a dreamy synth-pop smash about finding The...
After Switzerland’s victory at this year’s Eurovision Song Contest, Monocle Radio’s Fernando Augusto Pacheco looks at the all-time greatest Swiss songs.
It is noted for its influence from 1980s music as well as blending dance-pop and synth-pop with indie sensibilities. While less commercially successful than Kiss, it received critical acclaim. Her fourth studio album, Dedicated, was released on May 17, 2019. Dig Deeper People Think Carly Rae...
There is no other Kanye West song quite like “Flashing Lights” in its orchestration, synth sounds, braggadocio rhymes and humor. It’s everything West has become known for, released a decade before he would work his way into every facet of popular culture. West was foreshadowing the heights...
"The Crucifix" has a great pipe organ and vocal opening, and a promising start to the acoustic verse, but the softer singing here sounds a little underpowered and "off" for some reason, and I'm not thrilled with the synth sounds. The heavier parts seem unfocused, and the ...
“To You,” with his band Muhangwedo, which won that year’s edition of the MBC College Music Festival, a long-running singing contest that launched many K-pop careers. The song has it all: a grandiose synth intro, a passionate guitar solo, and pure youthful energy, earning Shin...
the magnetic fields, ’69 love songs’ merge, 1999 the title says it all: three discs of brilliantly turned tunes about pop's signature emotion. stephin merritt lived out a tin pan alley fantasy as he spooled his droll bass over synth pop, bubblegum, afropop, show tunes, country ...