Matt Williams Synthpop Symphony
About Synthpop Symphony
Synthpop Symphony is the ultimate destination for the finest selection of new and classic Modern Electronic Dance Music. Since its launch in 2018, the show has grown exponentially, now reaching over 60 countries each week. Artists, producers, remixers, and labels regularly submit their latest tracks, making it a go-to platform for fresh electronic sounds.
Each episode takes you on a thrilling journey through Electropop, New Wave, Synthwave, Italo Dance, and Alternative Independent Electronic Dance Music—from the iconic sounds of the ’80s to today’s cutting-edge tracks. Where else can you hear classic hits from Howard Jones, Depeche Mode, Erasure, and OMD alongside their hottest new releases? Plus, we showcase the best new synth-driven music from artists like Empire of the Sun, Cannons, Dua Lipa, Boy Harsher, Nuevo Testamento, Italoconnection, and more, along with exclusive remixes you won’t hear anywhere else.
Helmed by Los Angeles-based DJ Matt Williams, whose career began in 1987, Synthpop Symphony benefits from his extensive experience, from college radio to top Modern Rock station “The Edge,” where he launched The Underground Lounge mix show. Matt has also opened for A Flock of Seagulls, Anything Box, Red Flag, Cause and Effect, Moby, and The Prodigy. Collaborations with guest DJs and producers such as Matt POP, TSF DiscoMix, Sergei Elias, and Ross Alexander further expand the show’s reach, bringing in new audiences worldwide.
What truly sets Synthpop Symphony apart is its one-of-a-kind curation—seamlessly blending multiple styles into something truly special. Each mix is crafted to deliver an electrifying experience, fusing nostalgia with innovation to create an unforgettable sonic journey.
Whether you’re a longtime fan or new to the scene, Synthpop Symphony is here to satisfy your unyielding craving for dance.
Get ready to move—because at Synthpop Symphony, the rhythm is unstoppable!
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Matt Williams Synthpop Symphony
Synthpop Symphony 268 Electropop, Synthpop, Synthwave, Italo + Red Flag and Decades Mix 268!
Synthpop Symphony 268 This week we’re turning up the voltage with the best in new and classic synthpop—a full-spectrum sound journey from vintage vibes to future-facing beats.
We’re kicking things off with fresh tracks from Blackbook, Lizette Lizette, SUND feat. James Knights, Nikonn, and more…
Then it’s time to dive into the all-new Decades Mix 268, starting with Made of Light – “Close Your Eyes” and flowing through a powerhouse set including:
Depeche Mode – Personal Jesus (Index Remix)
Ballet Mecanico – No Cederé
Pet Shop Boys – Domino Dancing (Jet Remix)
Ilya Santana – Eternity
Billy Idol – Rebel Yell (Seville Remix)
Cause and Effect – Happy (Remix)
Parralox – Double Trouble
JD Madam – Don’t Crash (Remix)
Paul Parker – Life is a Circus & Desire
PLUS! This week’s School of Synth features a special tribute to Red Flag—the underground synth duo who blended emotional melodies with moody electronics. Learn their story and hear a couple of their iconic tracks.
💿 It’s new. It’s nostalgic. It’s everything Synthpop Symphony is all about.
Depeche Mode–Strangelove(NuDiscoMix)[Mute]
Alexi Action & Mini Meilk– Don’ tLook Him in the Eye[Indie]
Andy Bell–Dance for Mercy[Indie]
Zoon Politicon–Summer Tale[Indie]
Blackbook–Suffer in Silence[Indie]
SUND feat.James Knights–I Die Fo rThis Love[Indie]
Duran Duran–Union of the Snake(Extended Nigh tMix)[Parlophone]
ThompsonT wins–In the Name of Love(Razormaid Remix)[Arista]
Kajagoogoo–Too Shy(ExtendedMix)[EMI]
Minuit Machine–Party People[SynthReligion]
Lizette Lizette–Work[Ingrooves/SwedenMusicGroup]
Nikonn–That’s How It Starts[Indie]
Made of Light–Close Your Eyes[Indie]
Depeche Mode–Personal Jesus(IndexRemix)[Mute]
Ballet Mecanico–No Cederé[Indie]
Pet Shop Boys–Domino Dancing(JetRemix)[Parlophone]
Ilya Santana–Eternity[Indie]
Billy Idol–Rebel Yell(SevilleRemix)[Chrysalis]
Cause and Effect–Happy(Remix)[Exile/Nastymix]
Parralox–Double Trouble[SubterraneRecords]
JD Madam–Don’tCrash(Remix)[Indie]
Paul Parker–Life is a Circus[UptownPlayersMusic]
Paul Parker–Desire[UptownPlayersMusic]