Tag Archives: Synth pop

SONG OF THE DAY Robert Rental – Double Heart

Posted on August 19, 2020 by The Listening Post Blog

Robert Donnachie is as influential as he is overlooked – not many people know his name and yet he did so much to pave the wave for electronic music.  A British pioneer of the post-punk, DIY and electronic scene, he … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Born Days – Analogue

Posted on July 14, 2017 by The Listening Post Blog

I like it when a song really stops you in your tracks and hits you in the face with something good, but sometimes the subtle slow-burners can be just as effective and this is true of today’s song. Upcoming singer-songwriter … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY A-ha – Soft Rains of April

Posted on March 27, 2016 by The Listening Post Blog

I was 9 years old when I fell in love with A-ha.  I remember waiting for the weekly radio chart show to play where I would sit with my tape recorder at the ready to capture the songs I loved, … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Naytronix – Mister Divine

Posted on February 5, 2016 by The Listening Post Blog

The Experimental sounds of Oakland-based Naytronix, aka Nate Brenner floated into my earshot back in October last year just before the release of second album ‘Mr Divine.’  I don’t revisit albums/artists nearly enough, continuously occupied with new music, but Naytronix’s track … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Tender – Melt

Posted on August 23, 2015 by The Listening Post Blog

London-based newcomers Tender have just shared a brand new track titled ‘Melt’.  This is their third release so far and just like ‘Armour’ and ‘Legion’, this song bears the same distinct signature sound that they have developed and perfected.  Where … Continue reading →

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