David Ball, who made up half of innovative English synth-pop duo Soft Cell, has died. He was 66 years old. Ball died peacefully in his sleep at his London home on Tuesday night, Oct. 22, his bandmate ...

Back in 1981, “Don’t You Want Me” by The Human League was an insanely big hit. It’s not an overly complex song, either. Martin Rushent, who produced the song, added a drum machine, a very basic synth, ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Synth-pop/new wave stalwart Howard Jones has been churning out his unique brand of positive electronic music since 1983. The ...

British synth-pop, was a sub-genre of New Wave music that first emerged in the late 1970s and early 1980s. Queer bands like The Communards, Pet Shop Boys, and Erasure embraced the sound and helped ...

Depeche Mode has never shied away from dealing with tough topics. While the band might be primarily known for its dance hit “Just Can’t Get Enough,” Depeche Mode has managed to keep up a pop beat ...

Back in the 1980s, the pop and metal worlds rarely crossed over. For many true heavy music fans, collaborating with people in that sphere was like consorting with heathens. Part of the cache of metal ...

Charles Kelley of Lady A is releasing his second solo album, "Songs for a New Moon," on June 25, 2025, featuring an '80s synth-pop sound. Inspired by artists like Peter Gabriel and Hall and Oates, ...

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The LA-based pop duo are sending a jolt through TikTok with maximalist songs that emote wildly in every direction From Los Angeles Recommend if you like Erasure, Chappell Roan, Jade Up next Debut ...

Morten Harket, frontman of the famous Norwegian band A-ha, has Parkinson’s disease. The 65-year-old singer opened up about his diagnosis and treatment in an article on the band’s website. “I’ve got no ...