All articles tagged with #synth pop
The Human League has been announced as the final headliner for Trentham Live 2026, performing on August 23rd to close the four-day festival, with a set spanning four decades of music, supported by Haircut 100, after Primal Scream was dropped due to a controversy.
David Ball, the instrumentalist of the synth-pop duo Soft Cell known for their hit 'Tainted Love,' has died at 66 after suffering health complications from a back injury. He was a key creator of the group's electronic sound and recently completed a new album with singer Marc Almond. Ball's influence on 80s synth-pop remains significant.
Dave Ball, co-founder of the influential 1980s synth-pop band Soft Cell, has died at age 66, shortly after completing a new album with Almond. Known for their hit 'Tainted Love' and pioneering electronic music, Ball's death follows his recent health struggles, including a severe illness that led to hospital stays. He was working on a new album, 'Danceteria,' which is scheduled for release in 2026, and was remembered as a musical genius and a key figure in the synth-pop movement.
Death Cab For Cutie and The Postal Service kicked off their joint 20th anniversary co-headline tour, performing their respective albums 'Transatlanticism' and 'Give Up' in full. During The Postal Service's set, they were joined by Death Cab for a cover of Depeche Mode's 'Enjoy The Silence'. The tour continues throughout September and concludes in October.
BTS's Jimin has finally released his highly-anticipated solo debut album "FACE" along with the music video for the title track "Like Crazy." The song, which is a synth pop genre, highlights Jimin's emotional singing through powerful synth and drum sounds. The music video showcases Jimin's breathtaking dance moves and conveys the feelings of turning a blind eye to reality and running away from it in order to forget the pain.