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'Speak & Spell' marked Depeche Mode's 1981 debut studio album, but which tracks stand out for you?
December 9, 2025 at 6:29 PM
'Speak & Spell' marked Depeche Mode's 1981 debut studio album, but which tracks stand out for you?
'Touched By The Hand Of God' by New Order was released as a single this day in December 1987. The song was originally recorded for the soundtrack to the film 'Salvation!' and the version released as a single was remixed by Arthur Baker.
The single placed No. 20 in the UK singles chart.
The single placed No. 20 in the UK singles chart.
December 7, 2025 at 9:17 AM
'Touched By The Hand Of God' by New Order was released as a single this day in December 1987. The song was originally recorded for the soundtrack to the film 'Salvation!' and the version released as a single was remixed by Arthur Baker.
The single placed No. 20 in the UK singles chart.
The single placed No. 20 in the UK singles chart.
'It's My Life' marked Talk Talk's second studio album, released back in 1984. It features some of the band's most well-known tunes, but which tracks are your own personal favourites? 🎹
December 6, 2025 at 2:20 PM
'It's My Life' marked Talk Talk's second studio album, released back in 1984. It features some of the band's most well-known tunes, but which tracks are your own personal favourites? 🎹
'Oxygène' was first released on this day in France in 1976. Jean-Michel Jarre's third studio album, its success was preceeded by breakthrough single 'Oxygène (Part IV)'.
'Oxygène' reached No. 1 on the French Albums Charts and No. 2 on the UK Albums Chart.
'Oxygène' reached No. 1 on the French Albums Charts and No. 2 on the UK Albums Chart.
December 5, 2025 at 6:39 PM
'Oxygène' was first released on this day in France in 1976. Jean-Michel Jarre's third studio album, its success was preceeded by breakthrough single 'Oxygène (Part IV)'.
'Oxygène' reached No. 1 on the French Albums Charts and No. 2 on the UK Albums Chart.
'Oxygène' reached No. 1 on the French Albums Charts and No. 2 on the UK Albums Chart.
"... it’ll have you digging out your Ultravox albums and giving them a good old blast out loud."
From the TEC Archives: Back in December 2017, Jus Forrest reviewed Midge Ure's 'Orchestrated'.
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From the TEC Archives: Back in December 2017, Jus Forrest reviewed Midge Ure's 'Orchestrated'.
www.electricity-club.co.uk/midge-ure-or...
December 2, 2025 at 7:08 PM
"... it’ll have you digging out your Ultravox albums and giving them a good old blast out loud."
From the TEC Archives: Back in December 2017, Jus Forrest reviewed Midge Ure's 'Orchestrated'.
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From the TEC Archives: Back in December 2017, Jus Forrest reviewed Midge Ure's 'Orchestrated'.
www.electricity-club.co.uk/midge-ure-or...
On this day in 1979, 'Living By Numbers' by New Musik was released. It was the band's biggest hit single, peaking at No. 13 in the UK. 🎸
Frontman Tony Mansfield later went on to produce albums by a-ha, Captain Sensible, Naked Eyes, Vicious Pink, The B52s and Mari Wilson. 🎹
Frontman Tony Mansfield later went on to produce albums by a-ha, Captain Sensible, Naked Eyes, Vicious Pink, The B52s and Mari Wilson. 🎹
November 30, 2025 at 2:50 PM
On this day in 1979, 'Living By Numbers' by New Musik was released. It was the band's biggest hit single, peaking at No. 13 in the UK. 🎸
Frontman Tony Mansfield later went on to produce albums by a-ha, Captain Sensible, Naked Eyes, Vicious Pink, The B52s and Mari Wilson. 🎹
Frontman Tony Mansfield later went on to produce albums by a-ha, Captain Sensible, Naked Eyes, Vicious Pink, The B52s and Mari Wilson. 🎹
New Order single 'Fine Time' was released on this day in November 1988. The first single from the band's 1989 album 'Technique', the song was written and partially recorded in Ibiza.
'Fine Time' reached No. 11 on the UK Singles Chart.
'Fine Time' reached No. 11 on the UK Singles Chart.
November 28, 2025 at 9:41 AM
New Order single 'Fine Time' was released on this day in November 1988. The first single from the band's 1989 album 'Technique', the song was written and partially recorded in Ibiza.
'Fine Time' reached No. 11 on the UK Singles Chart.
'Fine Time' reached No. 11 on the UK Singles Chart.
“We wanted the album to be a peep-show of sounds, a glimpse into a seedy world...”
From the TEC archives: In 2021 we celebrated the classic Soft Cell album 'Non-Stop Erotic Cabaret on its 40th Anniversary.
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From the TEC archives: In 2021 we celebrated the classic Soft Cell album 'Non-Stop Erotic Cabaret on its 40th Anniversary.
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November 27, 2025 at 4:21 PM
“We wanted the album to be a peep-show of sounds, a glimpse into a seedy world...”
From the TEC archives: In 2021 we celebrated the classic Soft Cell album 'Non-Stop Erotic Cabaret on its 40th Anniversary.
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From the TEC archives: In 2021 we celebrated the classic Soft Cell album 'Non-Stop Erotic Cabaret on its 40th Anniversary.
www.electricity-club.co.uk/soft-cell-no...
A new album from Ladytron has been announced. Titled 'Paradises', the new album has been heralded by songs 'I Believe in You', 'I See Red' and 'Kingdom Undersea' (which was released today). 🎹
'Paradises' is released 20 March 2026. Pre-order via: 👇👇👇
ladytron.ffm.to/paradises
'Paradises' is released 20 March 2026. Pre-order via: 👇👇👇
ladytron.ffm.to/paradises
November 21, 2025 at 5:39 PM
A new album from Ladytron has been announced. Titled 'Paradises', the new album has been heralded by songs 'I Believe in You', 'I See Red' and 'Kingdom Undersea' (which was released today). 🎹
'Paradises' is released 20 March 2026. Pre-order via: 👇👇👇
ladytron.ffm.to/paradises
'Paradises' is released 20 March 2026. Pre-order via: 👇👇👇
ladytron.ffm.to/paradises
November 21, 2025 at 3:45 PM
'You Are the One' by a-ha was released on this day in November 1988. The fourth single from their third studio album, 'Stay on These Roads', it reached No. 13 in the UK charts.
November 21, 2025 at 11:18 AM
'You Are the One' by a-ha was released on this day in November 1988. The fourth single from their third studio album, 'Stay on These Roads', it reached No. 13 in the UK charts.
"'Deep Thought' delivers the well-crafted effective synth-pop that you would expect from Vogon Poetry but also tinged with a more mature approach to composition that shows a band moving forward..."
From the archives: In 2020, TEC explored the Swedish synth-pop band's latest offering...
From the archives: In 2020, TEC explored the Swedish synth-pop band's latest offering...
November 19, 2025 at 11:32 AM
"'Deep Thought' delivers the well-crafted effective synth-pop that you would expect from Vogon Poetry but also tinged with a more mature approach to composition that shows a band moving forward..."
From the archives: In 2020, TEC explored the Swedish synth-pop band's latest offering...
From the archives: In 2020, TEC explored the Swedish synth-pop band's latest offering...
Kraftwerk's 1978 album 'The Man-Machine' is one of the German technopop outfit's finest moments, boasting classic track such as 'The Robots' and 'The Model'. But which track is your personal favourite?
November 16, 2025 at 10:47 AM
Kraftwerk's 1978 album 'The Man-Machine' is one of the German technopop outfit's finest moments, boasting classic track such as 'The Robots' and 'The Model'. But which track is your personal favourite?
'Gratuitous Sax & Senseless Violins' by Sparks was released on this day in 1994. The album featured the singles 'When Do I Get to Sing 'My Way'', 'When I Kiss You (I Hear Charlie Parker Playing)' and 'Now That I Own the BBC'.
November 15, 2025 at 1:10 PM
'Gratuitous Sax & Senseless Violins' by Sparks was released on this day in 1994. The album featured the singles 'When Do I Get to Sing 'My Way'', 'When I Kiss You (I Hear Charlie Parker Playing)' and 'Now That I Own the BBC'.
It's a technopop classic featuring some of YMO's finest moments. But which tracks stand out for you?
#ymo #yellowmagicorchestra #technopop
#ymo #yellowmagicorchestra #technopop
November 9, 2025 at 2:17 PM
It's a technopop classic featuring some of YMO's finest moments. But which tracks stand out for you?
#ymo #yellowmagicorchestra #technopop
#ymo #yellowmagicorchestra #technopop
"...a testament to the heights that contemporary electropop can ascend to..."
Bck in 2017, TEC reviewed Empathy Test's two debut albums.
www.electricity-club.co.uk/empathy-test...
@empathytest.bsky.social
#empathytest #synthpop
Bck in 2017, TEC reviewed Empathy Test's two debut albums.
www.electricity-club.co.uk/empathy-test...
@empathytest.bsky.social
#empathytest #synthpop
November 8, 2025 at 10:08 AM
"...a testament to the heights that contemporary electropop can ascend to..."
Bck in 2017, TEC reviewed Empathy Test's two debut albums.
www.electricity-club.co.uk/empathy-test...
@empathytest.bsky.social
#empathytest #synthpop
Bck in 2017, TEC reviewed Empathy Test's two debut albums.
www.electricity-club.co.uk/empathy-test...
@empathytest.bsky.social
#empathytest #synthpop
Grimes released her fourth studio album 'Art Angels' on this day back in November 2015. From the archives, here's TEC's reviewat the time...
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www.electricity-club.co.uk/grimes-art-a...
November 7, 2025 at 11:51 AM
Grimes released her fourth studio album 'Art Angels' on this day back in November 2015. From the archives, here's TEC's reviewat the time...
www.electricity-club.co.uk/grimes-art-a...
www.electricity-club.co.uk/grimes-art-a...
'Architecture & Morality' was released on this day in 1981. OMD's third studio album, it featured the singles 'Souvenir', 'Joan of Arc' and 'Maid of Orleans'.
Regarded as a classic synth-pop album of its time, 'Architecture & Morality' reached No. 3 in the UK charts on release.
Regarded as a classic synth-pop album of its time, 'Architecture & Morality' reached No. 3 in the UK charts on release.
November 6, 2025 at 10:47 AM
'Architecture & Morality' was released on this day in 1981. OMD's third studio album, it featured the singles 'Souvenir', 'Joan of Arc' and 'Maid of Orleans'.
Regarded as a classic synth-pop album of its time, 'Architecture & Morality' reached No. 3 in the UK charts on release.
Regarded as a classic synth-pop album of its time, 'Architecture & Morality' reached No. 3 in the UK charts on release.
Back in 2018, we were being entertained by the wonderful Ladytron in live performance 🙂
November 5, 2025 at 9:26 AM
Back in 2018, we were being entertained by the wonderful Ladytron in live performance 🙂
'Analogue' was released on this day in November 2005. a-ha's eighth studio album, it featured the singles 'Celice', 'Birthright', 'Analogue (All I Want) and 'Cosy Prisons'.
The album reached No. 24 in the UK charts.
The album reached No. 24 in the UK charts.
November 4, 2025 at 4:35 PM
'Analogue' was released on this day in November 2005. a-ha's eighth studio album, it featured the singles 'Celice', 'Birthright', 'Analogue (All I Want) and 'Cosy Prisons'.
The album reached No. 24 in the UK charts.
The album reached No. 24 in the UK charts.
"Empathy Test continue to demonstrate why they’re one of the most loved electronic groups currently in action on both the UK and European scenes."
From the archives: @empathytest.bsky.social returned to London in 2019 for a triumphant live performance.
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From the archives: @empathytest.bsky.social returned to London in 2019 for a triumphant live performance.
www.electricity-club.co.uk/empathy-test....
November 4, 2025 at 12:07 PM
"Empathy Test continue to demonstrate why they’re one of the most loved electronic groups currently in action on both the UK and European scenes."
From the archives: @empathytest.bsky.social returned to London in 2019 for a triumphant live performance.
www.electricity-club.co.uk/empathy-test....
From the archives: @empathytest.bsky.social returned to London in 2019 for a triumphant live performance.
www.electricity-club.co.uk/empathy-test....
From the TEC archives: In November 2021, Imogen Bebb reported back from OMD's London show...
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www.electricity-club.co.uk/omd-live-at...
November 2, 2025 at 11:57 AM
From the TEC archives: In November 2021, Imogen Bebb reported back from OMD's London show...
www.electricity-club.co.uk/omd-live-at...
www.electricity-club.co.uk/omd-live-at...
'Blasphemous Rumours'/'Somebody' was released on this day in October 1984. Depeche Mode's twelfth UK single and their first double A-side single. Both songs feature on the band's album 'Some Great Reward'.
October 29, 2025 at 1:23 PM
'Blasphemous Rumours'/'Somebody' was released on this day in October 1984. Depeche Mode's twelfth UK single and their first double A-side single. Both songs feature on the band's album 'Some Great Reward'.