

Synth-Pop (Part 2) with guests Martyn Ware (Human League and Heaven 17) & Richard Evans
Jun 8, 2023
Martyn Ware and Richard Evans delve into the competitive nature of synth-pop bands, influences from artists like Peter Gabriel, OMD's impact on mainstream electronic music, and the significance of British music events on artists in the 80s. They discuss the craft of songwriting in the synth-pop genre and the launch of Richard Evans' book 'Listening to the Music the Machines Make, Inventing Electric Pop, 1978 to 1983'.
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Intro
00:00 • 4min
Evolution and Reinvention in Synth-Pop
03:51 • 10min
Exploring the Evolution and Recognition of Electronic Music
14:03 • 5min
The Synthesizer Showdown of 1985 and Its Musical Significance
19:24 • 2min
The Impact of British Music Events and TV Shows on Artists
20:56 • 21min
Exploring the Synth-Pop Era
42:22 • 8min