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!
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Matt Williams Synthpop Symphony
Synthpop Symphony 263 Electropop Retro New Wave Synthpop Synthwave and DJ Matt D!
Get ready for an electrifying episode of Synthpop Symphony! This week, Episode 263 brings you brand-new music from Olly Alexander, who teams up with synthpop legend Vince Clarke of Erasure, alongside fresh tracks from Simple Minds, Silverhook & Elliott, Torul, Hollywood Brown, AlimkhanOVA, Noemi Aurora, Tonoso, and Imbermind. Plus, I’m spinning timeless classics from Kon Kan, Shubostar & Terr, and Cause and Effect.
For this week’s ’80s Retro Mini-Mix—which isn’t so mini—I’ve packed in 25 minutes of nonstop energy! Kicking off with a rare gem from Colm III, the mix powers through remixed classics from Information Society, Talk Talk, Pet Shop Boys, and New Order, all with a Dominatrix Remix twist.
Then, in the second hour, DJ Matt D takes over with Underground Lounge 2025, delivering a guest mix packed with deep, dark synthpop and Italo beats—guaranteed to transport you straight to the heart of the dancefloor.
Don’t miss it! 🎶✨
Tracklist:
Kon Kan & Machine X-I Beg Your Pardon [Atlantic]
Silverhook & Elliot-Like a Flame [Amour Records]
Shubostar & Terr-Strange New World [Live at Robert Johnson]
Olly Alexander & Vince Clarke-Make Me a Man [Polydor]
Torul-Just Go [Infacted Records]
Cause & Effect-Goodbye Horses [Nasty Mix Records]
Colm III- You Take Me HIgh (Mansion Mix) [Indie]
Information Society-What’s on Your Mind (DMX Remix) [Tommy Boy]
New Order-True Faith (DMX Remix) [Factory]
Pet Shop Boys-It’s a Sin (DMX Remix) [Parlophone]
OMD-Maid of Orleans (DMX Remix) [Virgin]
Talk Talk-Talk Talk (DMX Remix) [EMI]
Hollywood Brown-Heaven Help Me [Filo FX Records]
AlimkhanOV A-Run Away (Long Version) [Italo Box Records]
Noemi Aurora-Malicious Logic [Spleen + Records]
Tonoso-Fairytail [Indie]
Simple Minds-Your Name in Lights (Pyramid Music Mix) [Virgin]
Imbermind-Imbernation [Indie]
Matt D- Underground Lounge Mix 2025 [Indie]
AFFKT-Jastem (Phunkadelica Remix) [Sincopat]
Rebrn-Underwater (Extended Mix) [Generation Hex]
Local Suicide-Moustache (Andre VII Mix) [Iptamenos Disco Records]
Rex The Dog-Do You Feel What I Feel (Original Mix) [Kompakt]
Royksopp-Breathe (Royksop Remix) [Dog Triumph/PIAS]
Phas3r- After Burner (Arkademode Remix) [Melopee Records]
Maur-Disco Tool (Extended Mix) [Tool Room]