Potential bonus #NewMusicChallenge
First came #SynthPopSeptember and now here’s #NewWaveNovember Plenty of artists and songs available for selection if there’s enough interest…
First came #SynthPopSeptember and now here’s #NewWaveNovember Plenty of artists and songs available for selection if there’s enough interest…
August 25, 2025 at 11:53 AM
Potential bonus #NewMusicChallenge
First came #SynthPopSeptember and now here’s #NewWaveNovember Plenty of artists and songs available for selection if there’s enough interest…
First came #SynthPopSeptember and now here’s #NewWaveNovember Plenty of artists and songs available for selection if there’s enough interest…
#SynthPopSeptember
From September 2023.
Synth Pop September Top 60.
open.spotify.com/playlist/0Ip...
Synth Pop September The Next 25.
open.spotify.com/playlist/6az...
From September 2023.
Synth Pop September Top 60.
open.spotify.com/playlist/0Ip...
Synth Pop September The Next 25.
open.spotify.com/playlist/6az...
December 11, 2025 at 3:31 PM
#SynthPopSeptember
From September 2023.
Synth Pop September Top 60.
open.spotify.com/playlist/0Ip...
Synth Pop September The Next 25.
open.spotify.com/playlist/6az...
From September 2023.
Synth Pop September Top 60.
open.spotify.com/playlist/0Ip...
Synth Pop September The Next 25.
open.spotify.com/playlist/6az...
I’ve previously hosted #SynthPopSeptember but I’m toying with the idea of a potential new music challenge for September this year on Standalone Singles. Those singles without a parent studio album to call their home. Could be a Top 20 or 30 if there’s enough interest? Plenty of scope for this one…
May 31, 2025 at 9:11 AM
I’ve previously hosted #SynthPopSeptember but I’m toying with the idea of a potential new music challenge for September this year on Standalone Singles. Those singles without a parent studio album to call their home. Could be a Top 20 or 30 if there’s enough interest? Plenty of scope for this one…
#SynthPopSeptember
Here is the final playlist of the 60 most popular songs and artists chosen from the recent month long music challenge on the other place.
spotify.link/eLckKcjmxDb
Here is the final playlist of the 60 most popular songs and artists chosen from the recent month long music challenge on the other place.
spotify.link/eLckKcjmxDb
October 1, 2023 at 8:11 AM
#SynthPopSeptember
Here is the final playlist of the 60 most popular songs and artists chosen from the recent month long music challenge on the other place.
spotify.link/eLckKcjmxDb
Here is the final playlist of the 60 most popular songs and artists chosen from the recent month long music challenge on the other place.
spotify.link/eLckKcjmxDb
#SynthPopSeptember
A few people have asked about which artists and songs just missed out being on the main 60 track playlist so here’s the next 25. Some big names, some big songs and a few one-hit wonders. Thanks again.
spotify.link/mvMrt4s7xDb
A few people have asked about which artists and songs just missed out being on the main 60 track playlist so here’s the next 25. Some big names, some big songs and a few one-hit wonders. Thanks again.
spotify.link/mvMrt4s7xDb
October 1, 2023 at 7:14 PM
#SynthPopSeptember
A few people have asked about which artists and songs just missed out being on the main 60 track playlist so here’s the next 25. Some big names, some big songs and a few one-hit wonders. Thanks again.
spotify.link/mvMrt4s7xDb
A few people have asked about which artists and songs just missed out being on the main 60 track playlist so here’s the next 25. Some big names, some big songs and a few one-hit wonders. Thanks again.
spotify.link/mvMrt4s7xDb
#SynthPopSeptember
Day 29
Blondie - Atomic from Eat to the Beat (1979)
Inventing the 80s - eternally cool.
youtu.be/O_WLw_0DFQQ?...
Day 29
Blondie - Atomic from Eat to the Beat (1979)
Inventing the 80s - eternally cool.
youtu.be/O_WLw_0DFQQ?...
September 29, 2023 at 1:06 AM
#SynthPopSeptember
Day 29
Blondie - Atomic from Eat to the Beat (1979)
Inventing the 80s - eternally cool.
youtu.be/O_WLw_0DFQQ?...
Day 29
Blondie - Atomic from Eat to the Beat (1979)
Inventing the 80s - eternally cool.
youtu.be/O_WLw_0DFQQ?...
#SynthPopSeptember
Yello - Oh Yeah from Stella (1985)
These Swiss are crazy! Uber inventive with what the genre could, more than just Ferris, though that would be enough!
youtu.be/6jJkdRaa04g?...
Yello - Oh Yeah from Stella (1985)
These Swiss are crazy! Uber inventive with what the genre could, more than just Ferris, though that would be enough!
youtu.be/6jJkdRaa04g?...
September 30, 2023 at 6:01 AM
#SynthPopSeptember
Yello - Oh Yeah from Stella (1985)
These Swiss are crazy! Uber inventive with what the genre could, more than just Ferris, though that would be enough!
youtu.be/6jJkdRaa04g?...
Yello - Oh Yeah from Stella (1985)
These Swiss are crazy! Uber inventive with what the genre could, more than just Ferris, though that would be enough!
youtu.be/6jJkdRaa04g?...
#SynthPopSeptember
Day 25
Wham! Wham Rap! (Enjoy what you do?) (1983)
Fantastic!
youtu.be/BsyHQgiem8c?...
Day 25
Wham! Wham Rap! (Enjoy what you do?) (1983)
Fantastic!
youtu.be/BsyHQgiem8c?...
September 29, 2023 at 12:06 AM
#SynthPopSeptember
Day 25
Wham! Wham Rap! (Enjoy what you do?) (1983)
Fantastic!
youtu.be/BsyHQgiem8c?...
Day 25
Wham! Wham Rap! (Enjoy what you do?) (1983)
Fantastic!
youtu.be/BsyHQgiem8c?...
Monthly Music Challenges 2023:
#AlbumClosingSongs January
open.spotify.com/playlist/02L...
#12inch80s May
open.spotify.com/playlist/2aN...
#45sUnder3 July
open.spotify.com/playlist/67b...
#SynthPopSeptember September
open.spotify.com/playlist/0Ip...
#AlbumClosingSongs January
open.spotify.com/playlist/02L...
#12inch80s May
open.spotify.com/playlist/2aN...
#45sUnder3 July
open.spotify.com/playlist/67b...
#SynthPopSeptember September
open.spotify.com/playlist/0Ip...
December 16, 2023 at 10:40 AM
Monthly Music Challenges 2023:
#AlbumClosingSongs January
open.spotify.com/playlist/02L...
#12inch80s May
open.spotify.com/playlist/2aN...
#45sUnder3 July
open.spotify.com/playlist/67b...
#SynthPopSeptember September
open.spotify.com/playlist/0Ip...
#AlbumClosingSongs January
open.spotify.com/playlist/02L...
#12inch80s May
open.spotify.com/playlist/2aN...
#45sUnder3 July
open.spotify.com/playlist/67b...
#SynthPopSeptember September
open.spotify.com/playlist/0Ip...
#SynthPopSeptember
Day 28
Scritti Politti - Wood Beez from Cupid and Psyche 85
Green was a master of eloquence and elegance. Dreamy vocals and synths, with funky bass and stop start beats. Plus Michael Clark in vid!
youtu.be/VdTjOqb_GCE?...
Day 28
Scritti Politti - Wood Beez from Cupid and Psyche 85
Green was a master of eloquence and elegance. Dreamy vocals and synths, with funky bass and stop start beats. Plus Michael Clark in vid!
youtu.be/VdTjOqb_GCE?...
September 28, 2023 at 11:40 PM
#SynthPopSeptember
Day 28
Scritti Politti - Wood Beez from Cupid and Psyche 85
Green was a master of eloquence and elegance. Dreamy vocals and synths, with funky bass and stop start beats. Plus Michael Clark in vid!
youtu.be/VdTjOqb_GCE?...
Day 28
Scritti Politti - Wood Beez from Cupid and Psyche 85
Green was a master of eloquence and elegance. Dreamy vocals and synths, with funky bass and stop start beats. Plus Michael Clark in vid!
youtu.be/VdTjOqb_GCE?...
#MusicChallenge #OurSeptemberSongs Day 1
Vogue | Madonna (1990)
youtu.be/GuJQSAiODqI?... #SynthPopSeptember Day 1
Vogue | Madonna (1990)
youtu.be/GuJQSAiODqI?... #SynthPopSeptember Day 1
September 2, 2023 at 10:56 PM
#MusicChallenge #OurSeptemberSongs Day 1
Vogue | Madonna (1990)
youtu.be/GuJQSAiODqI?... #SynthPopSeptember Day 1
Vogue | Madonna (1990)
youtu.be/GuJQSAiODqI?... #SynthPopSeptember Day 1
#SynthPopSeptember
Day 24
Heaven 17 - Contenders
Cold war disco! Cleverly judging the irony gap for yuppies so that they cornered the motivational pop market.
youtu.be/ARARRPaqNvk?...
Day 24
Heaven 17 - Contenders
Cold war disco! Cleverly judging the irony gap for yuppies so that they cornered the motivational pop market.
youtu.be/ARARRPaqNvk?...
September 29, 2023 at 12:25 AM
#SynthPopSeptember
Day 24
Heaven 17 - Contenders
Cold war disco! Cleverly judging the irony gap for yuppies so that they cornered the motivational pop market.
youtu.be/ARARRPaqNvk?...
Day 24
Heaven 17 - Contenders
Cold war disco! Cleverly judging the irony gap for yuppies so that they cornered the motivational pop market.
youtu.be/ARARRPaqNvk?...
#SynthPopSeptember
Day 27
Simple Minds - Love Song from Sons and Fascination 1981
Mysterious lyrics with Jim's thrilling vocals, crunchy beats and during synths.
youtu.be/W_H7QykJ53g?...
Day 27
Simple Minds - Love Song from Sons and Fascination 1981
Mysterious lyrics with Jim's thrilling vocals, crunchy beats and during synths.
youtu.be/W_H7QykJ53g?...
September 28, 2023 at 11:48 PM
#SynthPopSeptember
Day 27
Simple Minds - Love Song from Sons and Fascination 1981
Mysterious lyrics with Jim's thrilling vocals, crunchy beats and during synths.
youtu.be/W_H7QykJ53g?...
Day 27
Simple Minds - Love Song from Sons and Fascination 1981
Mysterious lyrics with Jim's thrilling vocals, crunchy beats and during synths.
youtu.be/W_H7QykJ53g?...
#SynthPopSeptember
15 Cetu Javu | Have in Mind
The next band to get DM comparisons lol. With even more awkward lyrics than Camouflage. Oh wait, were they Italo Disco?? 🤣
youtu.be/1g4cPdj4v6I?...
15 Cetu Javu | Have in Mind
The next band to get DM comparisons lol. With even more awkward lyrics than Camouflage. Oh wait, were they Italo Disco?? 🤣
youtu.be/1g4cPdj4v6I?...
Cetu Javu - Have In Mind
(1988) From the album Southern LandsLyrics: Weak grows your heart, patientlyBefore the tragedy, have in mindLook about the countrysideCan't perceive anythin...
youtu.be
September 29, 2023 at 12:03 AM
#SynthPopSeptember
15 Cetu Javu | Have in Mind
The next band to get DM comparisons lol. With even more awkward lyrics than Camouflage. Oh wait, were they Italo Disco?? 🤣
youtu.be/1g4cPdj4v6I?...
15 Cetu Javu | Have in Mind
The next band to get DM comparisons lol. With even more awkward lyrics than Camouflage. Oh wait, were they Italo Disco?? 🤣
youtu.be/1g4cPdj4v6I?...
#SynthPopSeptember
4 Peaches | Operate
The style has been in place in the past, but I think it was only in 2003 that I heard the term electroclash.
youtu.be/lxafu_lnoiU?...
4 Peaches | Operate
The style has been in place in the past, but I think it was only in 2003 that I heard the term electroclash.
youtu.be/lxafu_lnoiU?...
Peaches - Operate
Directed by Jeffrey McHaleTo download this video and any video on YouTube visit.http://howtodownloadyoutubevideos.blogspot.com/
youtu.be
September 28, 2023 at 11:36 PM
#SynthPopSeptember
4 Peaches | Operate
The style has been in place in the past, but I think it was only in 2003 that I heard the term electroclash.
youtu.be/lxafu_lnoiU?...
4 Peaches | Operate
The style has been in place in the past, but I think it was only in 2003 that I heard the term electroclash.
youtu.be/lxafu_lnoiU?...
#SynthPopSeptember
Day 26
Tears For Fears - Change from the Hurting (1983)
Killer glockenspiel with synth wash synth driven demand for integrity in a disappointing adult world. Cool vocals & bass from Curt. Used in sport telecasting in Oz a lot!
youtu.be/BVa-3xmwTRA?...
Day 26
Tears For Fears - Change from the Hurting (1983)
Killer glockenspiel with synth wash synth driven demand for integrity in a disappointing adult world. Cool vocals & bass from Curt. Used in sport telecasting in Oz a lot!
youtu.be/BVa-3xmwTRA?...
September 29, 2023 at 12:00 AM
#SynthPopSeptember
Day 26
Tears For Fears - Change from the Hurting (1983)
Killer glockenspiel with synth wash synth driven demand for integrity in a disappointing adult world. Cool vocals & bass from Curt. Used in sport telecasting in Oz a lot!
youtu.be/BVa-3xmwTRA?...
Day 26
Tears For Fears - Change from the Hurting (1983)
Killer glockenspiel with synth wash synth driven demand for integrity in a disappointing adult world. Cool vocals & bass from Curt. Used in sport telecasting in Oz a lot!
youtu.be/BVa-3xmwTRA?...
#SynthPopSeptember 30
Pet Shop Boys | We All Feel Better in the Dark
A very strong B-side that deserves to be an A.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=7W7D...
Pet Shop Boys | We All Feel Better in the Dark
A very strong B-side that deserves to be an A.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=7W7D...
We All Feel Better in the Dark (Extended Mix) (2018 Remaster)
Provided to YouTube by Rhino/ParlophoneWe All Feel Better in the Dark (Extended Mix) (2018 Remaster) · Pet Shop BoysBehaviour: Further Listening 1990 - 1991℗...
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September 30, 2023 at 12:13 PM
#SynthPopSeptember 30
Pet Shop Boys | We All Feel Better in the Dark
A very strong B-side that deserves to be an A.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=7W7D...
Pet Shop Boys | We All Feel Better in the Dark
A very strong B-side that deserves to be an A.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=7W7D...
LOL i thought Bluesky would work like Twitter in showing threads as separate posts. As it is, it was buried in the threaded replies on my first #SynthPopSeptember post. Click through the comment to go through it haha
bsky.app/profile/road...
bsky.app/profile/road...
Since #SynthPopSeptember is winding down, let me recap my picks:
1 Ministry | Revenge
With Uncle Al recently coming to terms with his synthpop past, it just feels good again.
youtu.be/1VFqVRepm6U?...
1 Ministry | Revenge
With Uncle Al recently coming to terms with his synthpop past, it just feels good again.
youtu.be/1VFqVRepm6U?...
Ministry - Revenge (1981) [HQ]
Ministry is an American industrial metal band founded by lead singer and only original member Al Jourgensen in 1981. Originally a new wave synthpop outfit, M...
youtu.be
September 29, 2023 at 1:13 PM
LOL i thought Bluesky would work like Twitter in showing threads as separate posts. As it is, it was buried in the threaded replies on my first #SynthPopSeptember post. Click through the comment to go through it haha
bsky.app/profile/road...
bsky.app/profile/road...
#SynthPopSeptember
27 New Order | Best & Marsh
In case Barney stops singing (and you know his voice isn't the best), the band can still churn out instrumental hits like this.
youtu.be/m4lJQZ3KbVg?...
27 New Order | Best & Marsh
In case Barney stops singing (and you know his voice isn't the best), the band can still churn out instrumental hits like this.
youtu.be/m4lJQZ3KbVg?...
New Order - Best & Marsh
New Order - Best & Marsh (B-side)Album:Round & Round 12" (1989)
youtu.be
September 29, 2023 at 12:30 AM
#SynthPopSeptember
27 New Order | Best & Marsh
In case Barney stops singing (and you know his voice isn't the best), the band can still churn out instrumental hits like this.
youtu.be/m4lJQZ3KbVg?...
27 New Order | Best & Marsh
In case Barney stops singing (and you know his voice isn't the best), the band can still churn out instrumental hits like this.
youtu.be/m4lJQZ3KbVg?...
#SynthPopSeptember
26 a-Ha | Living a Boy's Adventure Tale
One of those not-for-primetime singles but resonates as fan favorites (Depeche Mode and A-ha have a lot of those).
youtu.be/Y1BAPr-oBZA?...
26 a-Ha | Living a Boy's Adventure Tale
One of those not-for-primetime singles but resonates as fan favorites (Depeche Mode and A-ha have a lot of those).
youtu.be/Y1BAPr-oBZA?...
Living a Boy's Adventure Tale (2015 Remaster)
Provided to YouTube by Rhino/Warner RecordsLiving a Boy's Adventure Tale (2015 Remaster) · a-haHunting High and Low℗ 1985 Warner Records Inc.Remastering Eng...
youtu.be
September 29, 2023 at 12:29 AM
#SynthPopSeptember
26 a-Ha | Living a Boy's Adventure Tale
One of those not-for-primetime singles but resonates as fan favorites (Depeche Mode and A-ha have a lot of those).
youtu.be/Y1BAPr-oBZA?...
26 a-Ha | Living a Boy's Adventure Tale
One of those not-for-primetime singles but resonates as fan favorites (Depeche Mode and A-ha have a lot of those).
youtu.be/Y1BAPr-oBZA?...
