Duran Duran
Everything published on Viyolens under Duran Duran — reviews, buying advice and how-tos written for players and producers in the UK.
The Best New Wave Artists to Know
There's no single new wave sound, so there's no single lane of artists either. Here's the lineup, sorted into groups that actually make sense.
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.
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 New Wave Albums Explained
Playlists flatten everything into three-minute chunks. These are the albums where the era actually showed its ambition, explained one by one.