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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.

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Episodes
  • Synthpop Symphony 312R1 Electropop Synthwave Italo Dance New Wave & Paul Harwood Retro Remixes!
    Jan 29 2026

    🎧 This Week on Synthpop Symphony – Episode 312!

    Get ready for two full hours of non-stop retro remix energy!

    We’re throwing out the usual format and going all in with stunning mixes,

    mashups, and reimagined classics. This week’s show features:

    ✨ A brand-new Italo remix of Depeche Mode’s “Enjoy the Silence”

    ✨ Remixes of Madonna, Berlin, ABC, Book of Love, and Howard Jones

    ✨ A wild Depeche Mode vs. Yazoo mashup

    ✨ A full Paul Harwood Remix Set including Dead or Alive, Dua Lipa, OMD,

    INXS, Erasure, and more.

    Depeche Mode – Enjoy the Silence (Italo Remix) [Mute Records]

    ABC – The Look of Love [Neutron / Mercury Records]

    Book of Love – Boy (Spintech Remix) [Sire Records]

    Den Harrow – Don’t Break My Heart (Dominatrix Rework) [Baby Record]

    Howard Jones – The One to Love You (Lifelike Remix) [Lifelike]

    Lucca Leeloo – The One I Love (Produced by Italoconnection) [Modern Romantics]

    Berlin – The Metro (Spintech Remix) [Geffen Records]

    Parralox – Eye in the Sky (Alan Parsons Project Cover) [Conzoom Records]

    Madonna – Burning Up (Remix) [Sire Records]

    Camouflage – The Great Commandment (Dominatrix 2025 Remix) [Metronome]

    Depeche Mode vs. Yazoo – Strangelove Situation (Mashup) [Mute Records]

    Alphaville – Sounds Like a Melody (TSF Remix) [Warner Music]

    Sinister Disco – Paul Harwood Remix Set

    Dead or Alive vs. Dua Lipa – You Spin Me Round Like a Rainbow (Paolo Monti Remix) [Epic]

    Ekynoxx – Blue Monday (Cover) [Independent]

    Depeche Mode – Everything Counts (DJ Paul Harwood Remix) [Mute Records / Harwood Remix]

    OMD – Enola Gay (DJ Paul Harwood Remix) [Virgin Records / Harwood Remix]

    Go West – We Close Our Eyes (DJ Paul Harwood Remix) [Chrysalis / Harwood Remix]

    Yazoo – Don’t Go (DJ Paul Harwood Remix) [Mute Records / Harwood Remix]

    David Bowie – Let’s Dance (DJ Paul Harwood Remix) [EMI / Harwood Remix]

    Modern Talking – Brother Louie (DJ Paul Harwood Remix) [Hansa Records / Harwood Remix]

    Erasure – Sometimes (DJ Paul Harwood Remix) [Mute Records / Harwood Remix]

    Chaka Khan – I Feel for You (DJ Paul Harwood Remix) [Warner Bros. / Harwood Remix]

    Phil Collins – Sussudio (DJ Paul Harwood Remix) [Atlantic Records / Harwood Remix]

    Deniece Williams – Let’s Hear It for the Boy (DJ Paul Harwood Remix) [Columbia Records]

    Toto – Africa (DJ Paul Harwood Remix) [Columbia Records / Harwood Remix]

    INXS – New Sensation (DJ Paul Harwood Remix) [Atlantic / Harwood Remix]

    Eurythmics – There Must Be an Angel (DJ Paul Harwood Remix) [RCA / Harwood Remix]

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  • Synthpop Symphony 311 Electropop Synthpop Synthwave Italo New Wave + Sinister Italo 2026!
    Jan 21 2026

    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)


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  • Synthpop Symphony 310 Electropop Synthpop Synthwave Italo New Wave + Knight$ Boytronic Interview!
    Jan 16 2026

    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

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