Synthpop · GenresWhat is synthpop?
Synthpop is a type of pop music in which the synthesizer is the dominant instrument or otherwise highly prominent in the mix. In the 1980s, it was associated with the new wave scene, particularly with the success of groups such as ABC, Duran Duran, and Erasure.
About synthpop
Kraftwerk from Germany and Yellow Magic Orchestra from Japan are often considered pioneers of the style due to their experimental work in the 1970s. Brian Eno and David Bowie's post-punk and glam rock influenced work has also been influential in the development of synthpop.
From Last.fm, where 48,454 listeners have tagged music as synthpop.
Artists to start with
Albums to hear first
Dawn FM
Mercurial World
The Rise and Fall of a Midwest Princess
Vices
Violator
Youthquake
The Bones of What You Believe
Girl with No FaceSynthpop songs
- Good Luck, Babe! by Chappell Roan
- Chamber of Reflection by Mac DeMarco
- Ribs by Lorde
- Little Dark Age by MGMT
- Image by Magdalena Bay
- Blinding Lights by The Weeknd
- Maroon by Taylor Swift
- Fame Is a Gun by Addison Rae
- Everything Is Embarrassing by Sky Ferreira
- Girls just want to have fun by Bladee
Synthpop on Risocast
CurrentsTame Impala · 2015
The Slow RushTame Impala · 2020
Future NostalgiaDua Lipa · 2020
1989 (Taylor's Version)Taylor Swift · 2023
1989Taylor Swift · 2014
Dawn FMThe Weeknd · 2022
Hurry Up TomorrowThe Weeknd · 2025
Walking On A Dream (10th Anniversary Edition)Empire Of The Sun · 2008
Good Luck, Babe!Chappell Roan · 2024
Die For YouThe Weeknd · 2023
telepatíaKali Uchis · 2020
Neighbouring genres
In the pop family. All genres
art popbedroom popbritpopalt-poppopbubblegum popjangle poppop punkconfessional popeuropophypnagogic popindie popQuestions
- What is synthpop?
- Synthpop is a type of pop music in which the synthesizer is the dominant instrument or otherwise highly prominent in the mix. In the 1980s, it was associated with the new wave scene, particularly with the success of groups such as ABC, Duran Duran, and Erasure. Kraftwerk from Germany and Yellow Magic Orchestra from Japan are often considered pioneers of the style due to their experimental work in the 1970s.
- Who are the best-known synthpop artists?
- By Last.fm listening: Charli xcx, Magdalena Bay, Empire of the Sun, Dua Lipa, Pet Shop Boys and PASTEL GHOST.
- What genres are similar to synthpop?
- On Risocast it sits with art pop, bedroom pop, britpop, alt-pop, pop and bubblegum pop.
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