Depeche Mode
Everything published on Viyolens under Depeche Mode — reviews, buying advice and how-tos written for players and producers in the UK.
The Best Electropop Artists to Know
A guide to the essential electropop artists, from the foundational figures of the 1970s and 1980s through the 2000s revival and the contemporary scene.
The History of Synth Pop
From German motorway rhythms to Britain's electronic gold rush — here's the actual timeline behind synth-pop, told at festival pace.
A Beginner's Guide to Synth Pop
That icy melody, that robotic-but-danceable pulse — here's what actually makes a song synth-pop, and where the sound came from.
The Best Electropop Songs Right Now
A guide to the best electropop songs across five decades, from the 1980s British scene through the 2000s revival to today's streaming playlists.
Essential Synth Pop Albums Explained
The records that actually built synth-pop, explained from the bass up — what's happening underneath the hooks on each one.
The Best Synth Pop Artists to Know
A proper roll call of synth-pop names, grouped by vibe — cold and minimal, dark and elaborate, warm and chart-friendly, clever and dancefloor-smart.
Essential Electropop Albums Explained
Seven electropop albums that define the genre — from the founding Kraftwerk records through the 1980s British scene and into the contemporary revival.
The History of Electropop
Electropop's history runs from Kraftwerk's 1970s synthesiser records through the 1980s British scene, a 1990s underground period, a 2000s revival, and mainstream absorption in the 2010s.
