synth pop

Song of the Day: Story Structure “I Told You” (Extended Mix)

“I Told You” (Extended Mix) is a pulsing, shimmering masterpiece by one-and-done Canadian synth pop act, Story Structure.

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Fusing synth-pop with traditional Japanese music, Yasuaki Shimizu‘s “I’m Dying For Love” is a left-field classic in his native Japan.

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“You Make Me Feel So Good” exemplifies the shimmering and energetic synth-pop of Philly-based band, Book of Love.

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An already great song finds its ideal interpreter with Desire‘s cover of New Order‘s nightclub classic, “Bizarre Love Triangle”.

Australian singer-songwriter Donny Benet offers a colorful take on 80s AOR smoothness on his single “Girl of My Dreams.”

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“Hounds of Love” from the singular, Kate Bush invites the listener on an intricate exploration of the difficulties of romantic intimacy.

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“Carcrash” is a bouncing dance track from Factory Records stalwarts and first wave UK post-punk group, Section 25.

The socially aware “Room In New York” is something of a swan song for Lizzy Mercier Descloux, a highlight from her final LP.

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“Les Aventures de Tintin” sees Japanese singer Taeko Ohnuki turning in a charming J-Pop/ funk tribute to the Belgian comic strip character.

The Parralox remix of Janet Jackson‘s electro-funk hit, “Control” further ups the electronics and adds a disco beat with incredible results.