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 304 Electropop Synthwave, Italo Dance and Symphony Mix 304 New Wave/Electro Set
Synthpop Symphony Show 304 is here — and this week’s episode is absolutely packed.
This week's show dives into the world of new electropop, featuring fresh tracks from underground and emerging artists including X Marks the Pedwalk, Savage, Helavox, JXNS, Ranchel Santos, and Synthwave Siren, plus a timeless classic from Book of Love.
We’re also dropping a special De Soffer Mini-Mix, including his Beatport-exclusive extended mix of his new track “Set You Free”, along with recreations of September – “Cry for You” and Nadia Ali – “Rapture.” Nu-disco and Hi-NRG fans — this one’s for you.
Our featured artist this week is Blaklight, the Los Angeles dark-synth trio with one of the strongest sounds in modern electronic music. We’re spotlighting “Buried Alive” from their upcoming album The Haunting of Us, and sharing their Kickstarter campaign as they aim to perform at Wave-Gotik-Treffen in Germany.
And to close out the episode, the massive Symphony Mix 304 brings together brand-new dance tracks from Alexander Price, Italoconnection, Babert & Mell Hall, alongside essential classics from Depeche Mode, Dead or Alive, Bananarama, Blondie, Red Flag, and more.
Two hours of synthpop, electropop, Italo, darkwave, and electronic brilliance — all in one show.
Book of Love – Modigliani (Lost in Your Eyes)
X Marks the Pedwalk – Bury Me
Fonzerelli – Fading Pictures
Savage – Dancing in the Dark
Helamox – First Bite
JXNS – Bridge of Sorrow
De Soffer – Set You Free
September – Cry for You
Nadia Ali – Rapture
Blaklight – Buried Alive
Synthwave Siren – Autumn’s Embrace
Ranchel Santos – Night Is Loud
Alexander Price – Tonight
Babert & Mell Hall – Can’t Stop Now
Italoconnection – All I Want Is You
Depeche Mode – Enjoy the Silence
Oxygen feat. Andrea Britton – Am I On Your Mind
Dead or Alive – My Heart Goes Bang
Bronski Beat – Hit That Perfect Beat
Peter Schilling – Major Tom (Coming Home)
Bananarama – Venus
Red Flag – Pretty in Pity
Blondie – Good Boys
HUNTRIX – Golden