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Synth-Pop (Part 2) with guests Martyn Ware (Human League and Heaven 17) & Richard Evans

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Exploring the Synth-Pop Era

Delve into the world of electronic pop music from its early unconventional sounds to mainstream hits while discussing the craft of songwriting that allows these songs to stand the test of time. Learn about the motivations and unique approach behind writing a scholarly yet accessible book on the synth-pop genre, culminating in the launch and significance of 'Listening to the Music the Machines Make, Inventing Electric Pop, 1978 to 1983'.

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