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!
Visit www.synthpopsymphony.com for past shows, radio station listings and more.
Matt Williams Synthpop Symphony
Synthpop Symphony 311 Electropop Synthpop Synthwave Italo New Wave + Sinister Italo 2026!
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From classic 80s club anthems to the very best new synthpop of 2026, this week’s show goes deep, dark, and dance-ready.
✨ Featuring:
• Depeche Mode vs Tears for Fears (Matt One Mashup)
• Brand-new tracks from JXNS, Color Theory, Earmake, and God For Hire
• Industrial & club classics from Bigod 20, CCCP, and Voyou
• Two eras of Boytronic — 1988 to 2017
• Sinister Italo — In The Mix to close out the show 🔥
If you love synthpop, Italo, EBM, darkwave, and synthwave, this episode is for you.
🎙️ Voiceover / DJ read:
This week on Synthpop Symphony, it’s a journey from classic 80s club anthems to the very best new synthpop of 2026.
Featuring Depeche Mode, Tears for Fears, Bigod 20, CCCP, Voyou, and brand-new tracks from JXNS, Color Theory, and more — plus Sinister Italo In The Mix.
Synthpop Symphony — the past, present, and future of synth-driven music.
Tracklist
Depeche Mode vs Tears for Fears – Never Let Me Down Again / Shout (Matt One Mashup) [White Label / Promo]
Brighter Than a Thousand Suns - God For Hire [Echozone]
Earmake feat. SJB – Synchronicity [Dependent Records]
Bigod 20 – Like a Prayer (Industrial Version) [EastWest / Zoth Ommog]
CCCP – American Soviets [Expanded Music]
Voyou – Houseman (Razormaid Remix) [711 Records / Razormaid]
Haute & Freddy – Shy Girl (Independence Mix) [Atlantic Records]
Color Theory – What You Are to Me [Independent]
JXNS – Spectres in the Rain [Independent]
Boytronic – Don’t Let Me Down (U.S. Club Mix) [Metronome / Mercury]
Boytronic – Big Hands for Dreamers [EastWest]
Italoconnection – Like a Star (Radio Version) [Bordello A Parigi]
Positronic – Through the Stars [Independent]
Neon Capital – The Night of 84 [Independent]
Miami Nights – Into the Night [NewRetroWave]
Sinister Italo – Matt Williams In The Mix (Various Artists)