Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark were among the biggest of the first wave of English synthpop artists. They take us back to the early days and into the future like they always have.
Playlists
Wednesday, May 16th, 2018-Echoes Program 1820C
Tag: New Wave
Interview Podcast
Echoes Podcast: Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark
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Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark were among the biggest of the first wave of English synthpop artists. In the Echoes Podcast, they take us to the beginning and the future.
Playlists
Weekend, February 24 & 25, 2018-Echoes Program 1808A
Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark were among the biggest of the first wave of English synthpop artists. They take us back to the early days and into the future like they always have.
Playlists
Monday, February 19th, 2018-Echoes Program 1808A
Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark were among the biggest of the first wave of English synthpop artists. They take us back to the early days and into the future like they always have.
Reviews & Commentary
Gary Numan’s Post-Apocalyptic Vision Live at Union Transfer
Gary Numan, nearly 40 years into his career, continues to evolve his sound, adding a dose of heavy metal steroids and Matrix gloom to his music. He brought his Savages tour to Philadelphia.
Reviews & Commentary
New Video from Arcade Fire- “Creature Comfort”
Arcade Fire’s energetic new music video, “Creature Comfort”, explores themes of image and fame with a retro-80s synthwave sound that includes key-tar and metallic suits.
Interview Podcast
Hans Christian in the Echoes Podcast
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Global string player Hans Christian takes us on a journey from classical to New Wave to New Age and a trip that includes Billy Idol, Rasa and more.
Reviews & Commentary
Trentemøller “River In Me”
Trentemøller and Jehnny Beth create fast-paced, sub-zero new wave music with “River In Me”
Playlists
Friday, January 29th, 2016-Echoes Program 1604E
It’s a slow flow Echoes with new music by No Wave pioneers Tuxedomoon.
Reviews & Commentary
The Church and The Psychedelic Furs
The Church and The Psychedelic Furs were two bands who waved their flags high during the New Wave era, spawning hits, critical acclaim and devoted audiences. Now that their classic eras are paste, they seek relevance in the 21st century. One of them does, and one of them doesn’t.