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 320 Electropop, Synthwave, Italo Dance & Sinister Synthwave Vol 1!
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Synthpop Symphony 320
This week on Synthpop Symphony 320, we’re turning things up with a high-energy show that’s mostly in the mix from start to finish.
We kick things off with a brand new track from Trans-X –“Cyberman”
, bringing those classic Living on Video vibes right into 2026. From there, it’s a seamless ride through the past, present, and future of synth-driven music.
We’re also featuring one of the biggest new releases in synthpop right now — Haute & Freddy – “Femme Hysteria” from their brand new album Big Disgrace, which is already shaping up to be one of the standout synthpop releases of the year.
Plus, we’ve got a preview of the upcoming Whitewåits LP from Rob Rowe of Cause and Effect.
Hour one features multiple mini-mixes, including a special blend of Axodry, Billy Idol, and Depeche Mode, featuring a brand new 2026 remixes of “World in My Eyes”, alongside new standout cuts and remixes from Psyche, Johan Beckström, Vogon Poetry, and more.
Then in hour two, we go fully in the mix with Sinister Synthwave — and this is where things really take off.
This mix is packed with brand new synthwave, Italo, and dark electronic releases, including
Blazing Funk –
“You Make Me Feel Mighty Real,
” Fisen & Nicky Four –
“Cause You Are
Young,
” Disco on 45 –
“Avenue Angel,
” Kungs –
“Galaxy (Moontalk Remix),
” and
Iammilan –
“Why Would I Lie to You (DEK101 Remix)”
.
These fresh tracks are seamlessly blended with reimagined 80s classics from artists like Blondie, Pet Shop Boys, Corey Hart, Genesis, and Tears for Fears, transforming them into modern, club-ready synthwave anthems.
The result is a continuous, beat-mixed journey where new releases and timeless classics collide, delivering a sound that feels both nostalgic and completely current.
If you love synthpop, electropop, new wave, Italo, and modern retro-electronic… this is a can’t-miss episode.
👉 Synthpop Symphony 320 – The Past, Present, and Future of Synth-Driven MusicTrans-X – Cyberman [Unidisc]
Haute & Freddy – Hysteria [Atlantic]
Until December – No Gift Refused [CBS]
Ian McCulloch – Faith and Healing (7” Remix) [WEA]
Psyche – Uncivilized (Dark Italo Remix) [New Rose]
Secession – The Magician [Siren Records]
Axodry – You (Italo Disco Remix) [ZYX Music]
Depeche Mode – World in My Eyes (2026 Remix) [Mute Records]
Billy Idol – Mony Mony (2026 Remix) [Chrysalis Records]
Tee Webb – Head Over Heels [Independent]
Cherry Bomb – Digital Girl [Independent]
Vogon Poetry & Discodiktator – Mina Kvarter [EK Product]
Whitewåits – Twenty One Grams [Independent]
Johan Beckström – Shine [Progress Productions]
Blazing Funk – You Make Me Feel Mighty Real [High Fashion Music]
Fisen & Nicky Four – Cause You Are Young (Remix) [ZYX Music]
Disco on 45 – Avenue Angel [High Fashion Music]
Kungs – Galaxy (Moontalk Remix) [Universal Music]
Iammilan – Why Would I Lie to You (DEK101 Remix) [Independent]
Blondie – Heart of Glass (DMX Remix) [Sire Records]
Pet Shop Boys – Heart (Venne Remix) [Parlophone]
Fancy – Chinese Eyes (Pulsedriver Remix) [ZYX Music]
Corey Hart – Sunglasses at Night (Dominatrix Remix) [EMI]Information Society – What’s On Your Mind (Retrosonic Remix) [Tommy Boy]
Culture Club – I’ll Tumble for Ya (Mega Dance Remix) [EMI]
Shannon –