SSQ
November 12, 2018Introduction SSQ were a relatively short lived band who provided electronic music for commercial media. This includes television and film. The original line up consisted of lead singer Stacey Swain (who would later become Stacey Q), as well as Jon St. James, John Van Tongeren and Dan Van Patten. Despite only being on the music scene for 5 years they have supplied some of the most loved cult electro tunes of the 80’s. Cave Girl The 1985 comedy film Cave Girl featured Daniel Roebuck as a typical high school nerd who gets transported back to cave man times. There he…
Solar Fake: Electronic Music from Germany!
The German electro project Solar Fake that was founded by Sven Friedrich, the former Singer from the Dreadful Shadows and Zeraphine, in 2007 released their first album in 2008. Beside the founder Sven Friedrich, who plays the role as the…
Best Electronic Movie Soundtracks
Ghostbusters The theme song to this 80’s comedy is so well known that it often overshadows the film itself. It has become a staple song to play during the Halloween season. Ray Parker Junior creates a fun and catchy tune…
Daft Punk
Introduction This popular French duo have spent a number of years experimenting with electro pop. They have risen to become one of the biggest double
Lady Gaga
Introduction Lady Gaga is an American singer and songwriter who has risen to become one of the biggest pop stars on the planet. Her songs contain elec
It’s Hard To Be A DJ
He woke up with a start. The music was on, softly purring out of the speaker in the corner. The latest demo, 125 beats per minute, not House, but not really Techno either, mixed yesterday with that crazy Finnish DJ…
Best Electronic Artists Of The 80’s
Depeche Mode Depeche Mode are one of the most well regarded bands in the entire genre. Since 1980 they have had 50 singles that have reached the charts. “Enjoy The Silence”, “Personal Jesus” and “Policy Of Faith” are some of…
The Best Modern Electronic Music Songs
Introduction The last couple of decades have provided some of the very best examples of the genre. Electro music has never been as popular as it is ri
Michael Jackson
Introduction Michael Jackson is one of the most loved and acclaimed musical artists of all time. He has been crowned the "King of Pop" by the press an
OMD
Introduction OMD (Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark) are a UK band who have developed a cult following. Their music of the 80's has influenced a large
John Carpenter
Introduction John Carpenter is a film director who also has composed much of the music for his movies. He uses a synthesizer heavily in his compositio
