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Matt Williams Synthpop Symphony

Matt Williams Synthpop Symphony

By: Matt Williams
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About Synthpop Symphony

Synthpop Symphony is the ultimate destination for the finest selection of new and classic Modern Electronic Dance Music. Since its launch in 2018, the show has grown exponentially, now reaching over 60 countries each week. Artists, producers, remixers, and labels regularly submit their latest tracks, making it a go-to platform for fresh electronic sounds.


Each episode takes you on a thrilling journey through Electropop, New Wave, Synthwave, Italo Dance, and Alternative Independent Electronic Dance Music—from the iconic sounds of the ’80s to today’s cutting-edge tracks. Where else can you hear classic hits from Howard Jones, Depeche Mode, Erasure, and OMD alongside their hottest new releases? Plus, we showcase the best new synth-driven music from artists like Empire of the Sun, Cannons, Dua Lipa, Boy Harsher, Nuevo Testamento, Italoconnection, and more, along with exclusive remixes you won’t hear anywhere else.


Helmed by Los Angeles-based DJ Matt Williams, whose career began in 1987, Synthpop Symphony benefits from his extensive experience, from college radio to top Modern Rock station “The Edge,” where he launched The Underground Lounge mix show. Matt has also opened for A Flock of Seagulls, Anything Box, Red Flag, Cause and Effect, Moby, and The Prodigy. Collaborations with guest DJs and producers such as Matt POP, TSF DiscoMix, Sergei Elias, and Ross Alexander further expand the show’s reach, bringing in new audiences worldwide.


What truly sets Synthpop Symphony apart is its one-of-a-kind curation—seamlessly blending multiple styles into something truly special. Each mix is crafted to deliver an electrifying experience, fusing nostalgia with innovation to create an unforgettable sonic journey.


Whether you’re a longtime fan or new to the scene, Synthpop Symphony is here to satisfy your unyielding craving for dance.


Get ready to move—because at Synthpop Symphony, the rhythm is unstoppable!


Visit www.synthpopsymphony.com for past shows, radio station listings and more.

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  • Synthpop Symphony 320 Electropop, Synthwave, Italo Dance & Sinister Synthwave Vol 1!
    Mar 27 2026

    Synthpop Symphony 320

    This week on Synthpop Symphony 320, we’re turning things up with a high-energy show that’s mostly in the mix from start to finish.

    We kick things off with a brand new track from Trans-X –“Cyberman”

    , bringing those classic Living on Video vibes right into 2026. From there, it’s a seamless ride through the past, present, and future of synth-driven music.

    We’re also featuring one of the biggest new releases in synthpop right nowHaute & Freddy – “Femme Hysteria” from their brand new album Big Disgrace, which is already shaping up to be one of the standout synthpop releases of the year.

    Plus, we’ve got a preview of the upcoming Whitewåits LP from Rob Rowe of Cause and Effect.

    Hour one features multiple mini-mixes, including a special blend of Axodry, Billy Idol, and Depeche Mode, featuring a brand new 2026 remixes of “World in My Eyes”, alongside new standout cuts and remixes from Psyche, Johan Beckström, Vogon Poetry, and more.

    Then in hour two, we go fully in the mix with Sinister Synthwave — and this is where things really take off.

    This mix is packed with brand new synthwave, Italo, and dark electronic releases, including

    Blazing Funk –

    “You Make Me Feel Mighty Real,

    ” Fisen & Nicky Four –

    “Cause You Are

    Young,

    ” Disco on 45 –

    “Avenue Angel,

    ” Kungs –

    “Galaxy (Moontalk Remix),

    ” and

    Iammilan –

    “Why Would I Lie to You (DEK101 Remix)”

    .

    These fresh tracks are seamlessly blended with reimagined 80s classics from artists like Blondie, Pet Shop Boys, Corey Hart, Genesis, and Tears for Fears, transforming them into modern, club-ready synthwave anthems.

    The result is a continuous, beat-mixed journey where new releases and timeless classics collide, delivering a sound that feels both nostalgic and completely current.

    If you love synthpop, electropop, new wave, Italo, and modern retro-electronic… this is a can’t-miss episode.

    👉 Synthpop Symphony 320 – The Past, Present, and Future of Synth-Driven MusicTrans-X – Cyberman [Unidisc]

    Haute & Freddy – Hysteria [Atlantic]

    Until December – No Gift Refused [CBS]

    Ian McCulloch – Faith and Healing (7” Remix) [WEA]

    Psyche – Uncivilized (Dark Italo Remix) [New Rose]

    Secession – The Magician [Siren Records]

    Axodry – You (Italo Disco Remix) [ZYX Music]

    Depeche Mode – World in My Eyes (2026 Remix) [Mute Records]

    Billy Idol – Mony Mony (2026 Remix) [Chrysalis Records]

    Tee Webb – Head Over Heels [Independent]

    Cherry Bomb – Digital Girl [Independent]

    Vogon Poetry & Discodiktator – Mina Kvarter [EK Product]

    Whitewåits – Twenty One Grams [Independent]

    Johan Beckström – Shine [Progress Productions]

    Blazing Funk – You Make Me Feel Mighty Real [High Fashion Music]

    Fisen & Nicky Four – Cause You Are Young (Remix) [ZYX Music]

    Disco on 45 – Avenue Angel [High Fashion Music]

    Kungs – Galaxy (Moontalk Remix) [Universal Music]

    Iammilan – Why Would I Lie to You (DEK101 Remix) [Independent]

    Blondie – Heart of Glass (DMX Remix) [Sire Records]

    Pet Shop Boys – Heart (Venne Remix) [Parlophone]

    Fancy – Chinese Eyes (Pulsedriver Remix) [ZYX Music]

    Corey Hart – Sunglasses at Night (Dominatrix Remix) [EMI]Information Society – What’s On Your Mind (Retrosonic Remix) [Tommy Boy]

    Culture Club – I’ll Tumble for Ya (Mega Dance Remix) [EMI]

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  • Synthpop Symphony 319 Electropop, Synthwave, Italo Dance & Parralox Remixes in the Mix!
    Mar 25 2026

    Synthpop Symphony — Episode 319 is packed with fresh energy and
    classic heat! Fantastic tracks from Alison Goldfrapp, Hot Chip, Cold Connection,
    Cred, and Agatino Romero… plus timeless favorites from The Blitz Kids, Stacey Q, and
    more.
    Remix lovers — we’ve got you covered! A spotlight on Billy Idol’s White Wedding, New
    Order’s Bizarre Love Triangle, and Thomas Anders re-recording the Modern Talking classic
    Diamond Never Made a Lady.
    Hour 2 goes In the Mix — with a massive Electropop Mix featuring Zynic, Apoptygma
    Berzerk, Vainerz, Information Society, and New Order… followed by the Parralox 80’s Extravaganza Mix
    stacked with Heaven 17, Human League, Pete Burns, and more.
    It’s all happening on Synthpop Symphony 319 — broadcasting worldwide across 60
    countries. Don’t miss it!”


    Synthpop Symphony 319 - Playlist

    Billy Idol - White Wedding (MTIM Remix) [Chrysalis]

    New Order - Bizarre Love Triangle (Remix) [Mute]

    Thomas Anders (Modern Talking) - Diamond Never Made a Lady (2024 Re-Recording)

    [BMG]

    Alison Goldfrapp - Strange Things Happen (Flux) [Skint Records]

    Hot Chip - Devotion (Boys' Shorts Remix) [Domino]

    Agatino Romero - Ricochet [Sony Music]

    Plastic Mode - Summertime [Independent]

    Pussycat Dolls - I Hate This Part (Dave Audé Remix) [Interscope]

    Cold Connection - Forever and a Day [Independent]

    The Blitz Kids - Blue Monday [Pumpin' UK]

    Stacey Q-Two of Hearts Remix [Atlantic]

    Cred - I Want You (Remix) [Independent]

    Electropop Mix (Hour 2, Part 1)

    Information Society - Would You Like Me If I Played the Guitar [Hakatak International]

    Vainerz - World From Above [Independent]

    In Good Faith - Rising (Rob Dust Remix) [Echozone]

    New Order - Be a Rebel (Paul Woodward Remix Edit) [Mute Records]

    Zynic - Regrets (Matt Williams Re-Edit) [Conzoom Records]

    Apoptygma Berzerk - Soma Coma [Hard: Drive]

    80's Extravaganza Mix (Hour 2, Part 2)

    Pete Burns - Sex Drive (Parallox Remix) [Independent]

    Yazoo - Nobody's Diary (Parallox Remix) [Mute Records]

    Heaven 17 - We Live So Fast (Parallox Remix) [Virgin]

    The Young Professionals - All of It But Me (Parallox Remix) [Universal]

    The Human League - Being Boiled (Parallox Remix) [Virgin]

    Depeche Mode - Fly on the Windscreen (Parallox Remix) [Mute Records]

    Erasure - When a Lover Leaves You (GRN Remix) [Mute Records]"

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  • Synthpop Symphony 318 Electropop, Synthwave, Italo Dance & New Wave Retro Synth Mix!
    Mar 13 2026

    This Week on Synthpop Symphony 318

    This week on Synthpop Symphony, Matt Williams delivers a massive show packed with brand new synth-driven music, exclusive remixes, and a huge mix of classic 80s tracks reimagined for the dancefloor.

    The night kicks off with the Matt Pop Extended Remix of Darwin McD & Huguenot – “Birds Away,” along with the new Italoconnection remix of KNIGHT$ & Denise Bonfanti – “Dolce Canarino,” and Liquid Inc. – “Analog Soul” in the Future Analog remix.

    Later in the show, hear a special mini mix featuring the brand new Depeche Mode “Universal Soldier” TSF Remix, blended with Cassetter & Color Theory – “Fall Back” and Ironic Sweden – “Get It Right.”

    There’s also a high-energy Alle Farben mini mix including “Body Talk” and his take on “Enjoy the Silence,” plus a disco remake of the Dirty Dancing classic “(I’ve Had) The Time of My Life” from De Soffer.

    You’ll also hear brand new music from Kon Kan, Ready in LED, Metric JXNS, Metric, and rising synth act The Sound Veil Society with their new extended mix “Hunger for Light.”

    And in Hour Two, get ready for a massive Retro 80’s Dominatrix Megamix featuring remixed classics from Tears for Fears, Depeche Mode, New Order, Information Society, Yazoo, Pet Shop Boys, Eurythmics, Ultravox, Trans-X, Boytronic, and A Flock of Seagulls.

    Two hours celebrating the past, present, and future of synth-driven music.


    Darwin McD & Huguenot – Birds Away (Matt Pop Extended Mix) [Analog Language]

    KNIGHT$ & Denise Bonfanti – Dolce Canarino (Italo Connection Remix) [Specchio Uomo]

    Liquid Inc. – Analog Soul (Future Analog Remix) [Filo FX]

    Depeche Mode – Universal Soldier (TSF Remix) [Columbia / Mute]

    Cassetter & Color Theory – Fall Back [Aztec Records]

    Ironic Sweden – Get It Right (PJ Remix) [Ironic Sweden]

    Alle Farben – Body Talk [Warner Music]

    Alle Farben – Enjoy the Silence [Warner Music]

    De Soffer – (I’ve Had) The Time of My Life [Soave Records]

    Echo Image – Breath of Life (Erasure Cover) [A Different Drum]

    Kon Kan – Not This One [Self Released]

    Ready in LED – New Track [ScentAir Records]

    Metric – Time Is a Bomb [Metric Music International]

    The Sound Veil Society – Hunger for Light (Extended Mix) [Self Released]

    Lucca Leeloo – Step Aside [Aztec Records]

    JXNS – Faith Keeps Moving [Future Analog]

    Tears for Fears – Pale Shelter (Dominatrix 12” Mix) [Mercury]

    Depeche Mode – The Sun and the Rainfall (DMX Remix) [Mute]

    New Order – True Faith (Dominatrix Blue Monday Mix) [Factory]

    Information Society – What’s On Your Mind (Retrosonic Remix) [Tommy Boy]

    Yazoo – Situation (Axel F Is Dancing Remix) [Mute]

    Pet Shop Boys – Heart (Kernfusion Remix) [Parlophone]

    Eurythmics – Sweet Dreams (Dominatrix Remix) [RCA]

    Moskwa TV – Generator 7/8 (Dominatrix Remix) [Westside Records]

    Yazoo – Nobody’s Diary (DMX Remix) [Mute]

    Ultravox – Hymn (V2 Dominatrix Remix – Less Mids) [Chrysalis]

    Trans-X – Living on Video (Dominatrix Remix) [Unidisc]

    Boytronic – You (Dominatrix Remix V2) [Westside Records]

    A Flock of Seagulls – I Ran (So Far Away) (Dominatrix Remix) [Jive]


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