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 310 Electropop Synthpop Synthwave Italo New Wave + Knight$ Boytronic Interview!
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This week on Synthpop Symphony, we celebrate the past, present, and future of synthpop with a packed show full of exclusive mixes, new releases, classic moments, and a featured artist interview.
We kicked things off with a custom Depeche Mode mini-mix, featuring The Sun and the Rainfall, Boys Say Go, and I Told You So, all expertly reworked by PE3VAX — a high-energy way to launch the night.
From there, we moved into brand-new synthpop, spotlighting Birds Away from Darwin McD and No Time (Inevitable Mix) from Lifelong Corporation, followed by a special 40th Anniversary mix of Pet Shop Boys’ “West End Girls.”
The show then dips into remix territory with Ultravox’s “Love’s Great Adventure” (Blank & Jones Remix), Carrellee’s “Captain the Straight Razor remix,” and the iconic Mike Mareen Powerplay Megamix, blending Love Spy, Agent of Liberty, and Dancing in the Dark — a classic that still sparks debate and still moves the floor.
We also featured two standout tracks from Color Theory, including The Last Time (Matt Mancid Remix) and Punching Shadows, before sitting down for
THEN It’s an exclusive interview with James Knights of KNIGHT$ and the legendary Boytronic.
That interview flows directly into a KNIGHT$ Megamix with James Favorites, featuring tracks from the new Supernatural Lover EP — including Supernatural Lover, Goodbye 70’s, Boom Bang Boom, and Gelato — mixed alongside James’s personal picks, including Die on the Dancefloor by Tyson, and closing strong with the AP Mono 40th Anniversary remix of Mike Mareen’s “Dancing in the Dark.”
From there, we circled back to pure ’80s with New Order, Stevie Knicks and Cetu Javu.
To close out the night, we let a stunning modern disco remix of Donna Summer’s “I Feel Love” breathe on its own, followed by Peter Wilson’s “Unbreakable,” and finally wrapped the show with The Human League’s “Love Action” (Dominatrix Remix).
Depeche Mode – The Sun and the Rainfall (PE3VAX Remix)
Depeche Mode – Boys Say Go (PE3VAX Remix)
Depeche Mode – I Told You So (PE3VAX Remix)
Darwin McD – Birds Away
Lifelong Corporation – No Time (Inevitable Mix)
Pet Shop Boys – West End Girls (40th Anniversary Mix)
Color Theory – The Last Time (Matt Mancid Remix)
Color Theory – Punching Shadows
Peter Wilson – Guilty Pleasure (Matt Pop Remix)
Ultravox – Love’s Great Adventure (Blank & Jones Remix)
Carrellee – Captain the Straight Razor (Straight Razor Mix)
Mike Mareen – Powerplay Megamix
(Love Spy / Agent of Liberty / Dancing in the Dark)
KNIGHT$ Interview with Matt Williams 20 MIN W/ Music
Matt Williams – KNIGHT$ Megamix with James Favorites
KNIGHT$ – Supernatural Lover
KNIGHT$ – Goodbye 70’s
KNIGHT$ – Boom Bang Boom (Mirko Hirsch Remix)
KNIGHT$ – Gelato (AP Mono Remix)
Tyson – Die on the Dancefloor
Mike Mareen – Dancing in the Dark (AP Mono 40th Anniversary Remix)
Mini Mix 80’s
New Order – Bizarre Love Triangle Remix
Stevie Nicks – Stand Back Remix Mashup
Cetu Javu – Have in Mind Remix
Donna Summer (Remak