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Matt Williams Synthpop Symphony

Matt Williams Synthpop Symphony

By: Matt Williams
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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.

© 2026 Matt Williams Synthpop Symphony
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  • Synthpop Symphony 318 Electropop, Synthwave, Italo Dance & New Wave Retro Synth Mix!
    Mar 13 2026

    This Week on Synthpop Symphony 318

    This week on Synthpop Symphony, Matt Williams delivers a massive show packed with brand new synth-driven music, exclusive remixes, and a huge mix of classic 80s tracks reimagined for the dancefloor.

    The night kicks off with the Matt Pop Extended Remix of Darwin McD & Huguenot – “Birds Away,” along with the new Italoconnection remix of KNIGHT$ & Denise Bonfanti – “Dolce Canarino,” and Liquid Inc. – “Analog Soul” in the Future Analog remix.

    Later in the show, hear a special mini mix featuring the brand new Depeche Mode “Universal Soldier” TSF Remix, blended with Cassetter & Color Theory – “Fall Back” and Ironic Sweden – “Get It Right.”

    There’s also a high-energy Alle Farben mini mix including “Body Talk” and his take on “Enjoy the Silence,” plus a disco remake of the Dirty Dancing classic “(I’ve Had) The Time of My Life” from De Soffer.

    You’ll also hear brand new music from Kon Kan, Ready in LED, Metric JXNS, Metric, and rising synth act The Sound Veil Society with their new extended mix “Hunger for Light.”

    And in Hour Two, get ready for a massive Retro 80’s Dominatrix Megamix featuring remixed classics from Tears for Fears, Depeche Mode, New Order, Information Society, Yazoo, Pet Shop Boys, Eurythmics, Ultravox, Trans-X, Boytronic, and A Flock of Seagulls.

    Two hours celebrating the past, present, and future of synth-driven music.


    Darwin McD & Huguenot – Birds Away (Matt Pop Extended Mix) [Analog Language]

    KNIGHT$ & Denise Bonfanti – Dolce Canarino (Italo Connection Remix) [Specchio Uomo]

    Liquid Inc. – Analog Soul (Future Analog Remix) [Filo FX]

    Depeche Mode – Universal Soldier (TSF Remix) [Columbia / Mute]

    Cassetter & Color Theory – Fall Back [Aztec Records]

    Ironic Sweden – Get It Right (PJ Remix) [Ironic Sweden]

    Alle Farben – Body Talk [Warner Music]

    Alle Farben – Enjoy the Silence [Warner Music]

    De Soffer – (I’ve Had) The Time of My Life [Soave Records]

    Echo Image – Breath of Life (Erasure Cover) [A Different Drum]

    Kon Kan – Not This One [Self Released]

    Ready in LED – New Track [ScentAir Records]

    Metric – Time Is a Bomb [Metric Music International]

    The Sound Veil Society – Hunger for Light (Extended Mix) [Self Released]

    Lucca Leeloo – Step Aside [Aztec Records]

    JXNS – Faith Keeps Moving [Future Analog]

    Tears for Fears – Pale Shelter (Dominatrix 12” Mix) [Mercury]

    Depeche Mode – The Sun and the Rainfall (DMX Remix) [Mute]

    New Order – True Faith (Dominatrix Blue Monday Mix) [Factory]

    Information Society – What’s On Your Mind (Retrosonic Remix) [Tommy Boy]

    Yazoo – Situation (Axel F Is Dancing Remix) [Mute]

    Pet Shop Boys – Heart (Kernfusion Remix) [Parlophone]

    Eurythmics – Sweet Dreams (Dominatrix Remix) [RCA]

    Moskwa TV – Generator 7/8 (Dominatrix Remix) [Westside Records]

    Yazoo – Nobody’s Diary (DMX Remix) [Mute]

    Ultravox – Hymn (V2 Dominatrix Remix – Less Mids) [Chrysalis]

    Trans-X – Living on Video (Dominatrix Remix) [Unidisc]

    Boytronic – You (Dominatrix Remix V2) [Westside Records]

    A Flock of Seagulls – I Ran (So Far Away) (Dominatrix Remix) [Jive]


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  • Synthpop Symphony 317 Electropop, Synthwave, Italo Dance & 100% In The Mix Purple Disco Machine!
    Mar 6 2026

    This week on Synthpop Symphony… It’s Show 317 — and the entire episode is 100% in the mix.

    Hour One blends dark synth, new wave, Italo, and Hi-NRG with Neon Capital, Parralox, BlakLight, Front 242, Dead or Alive and more, a true Symphony of Synth.

    Then in Hour Two, it’s Sinister Nu Disco – Purple Disco Machine Edition — featuring massive originals and remixes of Dua Lipa, The Human League, Fatboy Slim and more.

    Two hours. No breaks. Pure synth-driven energy.

    Don’t miss Synthpop Symphony — The Past, Present, and Future of Synth-Driven Music.


    Neon Capital – Hawkins [Neon Capital]

    Neon Capital – Open Water (Digimax Remix) [Neon Capital]

    Parralox – Being Boring V2.0 [Subterrane Records]

    Tommy Countach – Sweet Danger [Bordello A Parigi]

    Dead or Alive – My Heart Goes Bang (Pete Hammond Remix) [Demon Music Group]

    AP Mono – Firenze [Bordello A Parigi]

    BlakLight – Leave A Light On (Carved Souls Remix) [Dependent Records]

    The Glove feat. Robert Smith – Mouth to Mouth (Matt One Remix) [Polydor]

    Front 242 – Masterhit (TSF Remix) [Alfa Matrix]

    Hypnotique – Double Je [Italo Box Music]

    Imbermind – Godlike Man (StoneBridge Remix) [Self-Released]

    Liquid Inc. – Ride Again (Rogue FX Remix) [ZYX Music]

    Purple Disco Machine – Born Again [Columbia Records]

    Purple Disco Machine & Roosevelt – Higher Ground [Columbia Records]

    Purple Disco Machine & Sophie and the Giants – Hypnotized [Columbia Records]

    Fatboy Slim – Eat Sleep Rave Repeat (Purple Disco Machine Remix) [Skint Records]

    Spiller – Groovejet (If This Ain’t Love) (Purple Disco Machine Remix) [Positiva]

    Hercules & Love Affair – Do You Feel The Same? (Purple Disco Machine Remix) [Defected Records]

    Dua Lipa – Don’t Start Now (Purple Disco Machine Remix) [Warner Records]

    The Human League – Don’t You Want Me (Purple Disco Machine Remix) [Virgin Records]

    LISA feat. Doja Cat & RAYE – (Purple Disco Machine Remix) [RCA Records]

    Boys Noize & Jake Shears – All I Want (Purple Disco Machine Remix) [Boysnoize Records]

    Purple Disco Machine – Defected Presents Purple Disco Machine [Defected Records]




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  • Synthpop Symphony 316 Electropop, Synthwave, New Wave, Italo Dance & 80's Retro Remixes!
    Feb 27 2026

    Synthpop Symphony 316!

    This week I’m bringing you a true symphony of synth — from brand-new music to Hi-NRG remixes and a deep dive into modern independent artists keeping the scene alive. We’ve got fresh tracks from Kon Kan with My Mediation, Kebu & Johan Becker with Everyone’s a Story, Melllo’s A Sign, Massive Ego & Boy George with Broken Tomorrow, and Andermay turning up the drama with I’d Like to See the World Burn.

    In School of Synth, I sit down with Michael MacDonald from Positronic for an exclusive conversation and first listen to his new LP Interstellar with 3 exclusive tracks Rise, Glow, and Never Ending Story!

    Then we crank up the energy with a high-powered mini mix featuring Depeche Mode, Bronski Beat, and Duran Duran before diving into Retro Remixes from Red Flag, Frida, Depeche Mode, Tears for Fears, Information Society, and A Flock of Seagulls.

    Turn it up. Share it. And keep connecting the world through music. 🎹🔥


    Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark – We Love You (Extended 12” Mix) [Virgin Records]

    Kon Kan – I Beg Your Pardon (New Remix) [Atlantic Records]

    Kon Kan – My Mediation [Independent]

    Jackers Revenge – Smalltown Boy [Independent]

    Kebu & Johan Becker – Everyone’s a Story [Independent]

    Dani Corbalan – She Broke Me [Independent]

    Depeche Mode – Black Celebration (Euphoric Mix) [Mute Records]

    Bronski Beat – Hit That Perfect Beat (Doniatrix Remix) [London Records]

    Duran Duran – Hold Back the Rain (Matt One Remix) [EMI Records]

    Positronic – Rise [Independent]

    Positronic – Glow [Independent]

    Positronic – Never Ending Story [Independent]

    Melllo – A Sign [Independent]

    Massive Ego & Boy George – Broken Tomorrow [Out Of Line Music]

    Andermay – I’d Like to See the World Burn [Independent]

    Red Flag – Pretty in Pity (Friday Remix) [Enigma Records]

    Frida – Something’s Going On (Retro Remix) [Polar Music]

    Depeche Mode – People Are People (Retro Remix) [Mute Records]

    Tears for Fears – Shout (Retro Remix) [Mercury Records]

    Information Society/AKA – Cruel Lovin’ (Retro Remix) [Tommy Boy Records]

    A Flock of Seagulls – I Ran (Retro Remix) [Jive Records]


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