Q1/25 electropop slay: My ultimate, no-cap, high-key fire Top 30
The synths? "Wavy". The choruses? They "hit different". My ability to sound natural saying this? Absolutely nonexistent.
Apr 64 min read
Electronic pop interim report Q3/24
The sonic stock market witnessed beats – and jam – being pumped up vigorously in the third quarter.
Oct 12, 20242 min read
Frankie says cry at films
The eye-watering price of a glass of wine at the cinema lobby was only the first thing to open the floodgates.
Aug 11, 20242 min read
Electronic pop interim report Q2/24
DJ Timmy sandwiches the second musical quarter between two versions of an emotional masterpiece.
Jul 4, 20244 min read
Pop is my philosophy
Reminiscing about rave culture and old video jockeys is the best thing you can do with your headphones and pants on.
Jun 14, 20245 min read
In a world of their own
Album number 15 adds an astonishing new piece to the ever-expanding artwork and parallel universe that is Pet Shop Boys.
May 3, 20244 min read
Noise cancelling, schmoise schancelling
There once was a time when ear pads were all-permeating orange foam, and a German synth wizard met his British counterpart.
Apr 5, 20246 min read
That first time
Each of us remembers the first record we bought, our first kiss, and our first bite of a steaming hot British steak and kidney pie.
Apr 5, 20245 min read
Synth therapy for dark times
Erasure's new album reminded me once again why the band has always been my dear little secret and go-to choice.
Mar 5, 20246 min read
Hay una discoteca por aqui?
Almost 30 years ago I was having a beer with a certain synth wizard idol of mine on a Copacabana beach terrace
Feb 13, 20247 min read
