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 290 Electropop Synthpop Synthwave + 80's & Matt Pop Megamix 2K25!!
Synthpop Symphony 290
Get ready for another incredible journey through the past, present, and future of synth-driven music on Synthpop Symphony 290!
This week’s show features:
✨ A stunning new Depeche Mode Megamix by Mr. Harris
✨ A fresh Italo set with Roger Meno, Peter Wilson, and Sally Shapiro
✨ Classic 80s favorites reimagined by Rhythm Scholar, including Exposé, The Police, and Talking Heads
Plus — brand-new remixes and retro-futuristic gems from Red Flag (2025 J Mix), Nicholias Rixon, and Matt Williams himself makes a HI-NRG debut with Synthetic Saints, plus new FHE, and Sunset Wave.
✨ And to close it all out — the massive Matt Pop Megamix, refreshed for 2025, featuring Erasure, Ace of Base, Italove, Candy Apple Blue, Ross Alexander, Peter Wilson, and more!
It’s two hours of the best in synthpop, Italo, new wave, and electronic classics — only on
Synthpop Symphony.
Red Flag – Russian Radio (2025 J Mix) [Plan B]
Synthetic Saints – Anthem for the Dancefloor (Produced by Matt Wiliams) [Independent]
Nicholias Rixon – Mirabell (Blue Book Project Remix) [Retro Reverb Records]
Mr. Harris – Depeche Mode Megamix [Mashups & Megamixes]
FHE – The Calling [Indie]
Nik Kershaw – The Riddle (Rafael Gusti Remix 2025) [MCA]
Sunset Wave – Highway [Synthwave Release – Label TBA]
Roger Meno – TBA (Roubix Remix) [ZYX]
Peter Wilson – Two Hearts Collide [Energise Records?]
Sally Shapiro – A Local Italo Disco DJ Has a Crush on Me [Paper Bag]
MINI MIX 80’s 290Exposé – Point of No Return (Rhythm Scholar Remix) [Arista / Rhythm Scholar]
The Police – Wrapped Around Your Finger (Rhythm Scholar Remix) [A&M / Rhythm Scholar]
Talking Heads – Burning Down the House (Rhythm Scholar Remix) [Sire / Rhythm Scholar]
Matt Pop Megamix (2023 refreshed for 2025) [Matt Pop Productions]