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! Visit www.synthpopsymphony.com for past shows, radio station listings and more.
Episodes
Synthpop Symphony 295 Electropop Synthpop Synthwave + Red Flag P2 & Ultimate Retro Sinister Mix 295!
This week on Synthpop Symphony 295 — two full hours where the past, present, and future of synth-driven music collide!
In Hour 1, we kick things off with a Spotlight Mix of Retro Remixes and Covers— including Tenek, Parralox, and Depeche Mode. Then it’s a New Music Spotlight featuring Split Vision, and after last week’s Permanent Record Podcast episode where we discussed Red Flag’s Machines and the Cosmicy Remix of Never...
SPECIAL EPISODE ALERT!! This week on Synthpop Symphony 294 — two full hours where the past, present, and future of synth-driven music collide!
THIS WEEK! On our School of Synth spotlight, I’m joined by Brian and Sarah Linnen from the Permanent Record Podcast as we take a deep dive into one of the most underrated synthpop bands of the late 80s and early 90s — Red Flag. Together, we’ll celebrate Red Flag’s legacy with classics like ...
This week on Synthpop Symphony 293
Two full hours where the past, present, and future of synth-driven music come together!
We’re featuring Sheffield legends Heaven 17 in a special School of Synth spotlight — debuting their brand-new single “Something About You” followed by a powerful Heaven 17 Megamix of their greatest hits.
Plus, brand-new tracks from Phantogram, Christopher Anton, Future Analog, Blackbook, Isaac Howlett, Vaporin, a...
This week on Synthpop Symphony 292 🎶
Get ready for two full hours of the past, present, and future of synth-driven music!
✨ Brand-new tracks from Lady Gaga, Scenius, Strange Futures, Yota, Violentene, Rogue FX, Indigo & 10Eighty6, and more!
✨ School of Synth feature diving into the legendary Westside Records, home to Camouflage, Celebrate the Nun, and Micro Chip League.
✨ Rare gems including Ercola’s 2004 one-hit wonder “Every Wor...
This week on Synthpop Symphony 291 we’re bringing back one of the most beloved episodes ever — our Sept 1 2024 Weekend special (Show 237).
It’s two full hours of synthpop, Italo, remixes, and dancefloor anthems — a mix so good, we had to give it an encore!
🎶 Featured highlights include:
✨ Janet Jackson – Control (Parallox Remix)
✨ Bronski Beat – Why (Superchumbo Remix)
✨ Depeche Mode – Never Let Me Down Again
✨ Yes – Owner of a Lonely ...
Synthpop Symphony 290
Get ready for another incredible journey through the past, present, and future of synth-driven music on Synthpop Symphony 290!
This week’s show features:
✨ A stunning new Depeche Mode Megamix by Mr. Harris
✨ A fresh Italo set with Roger Meno, Peter Wilson, and Sally Shapiro
✨ Classic 80s favorites reimagined by Rhythm Scholar, including Exposé, The Police, and Talking Heads
Plus — brand-new remixes and retro-futuris...
“This week on Synthpop Symphony — Episode 289 is packed with fresh energy and classic heat! Brand new tracks from Alison Goldfrapp, Hot Chip, Cold Connection, Cred, and Agatino Romero… plus timeless favorites from The Blitz Kids, Stacey Q, and more.
Remix lovers — we’ve got you covered! A spotlight on Billy Idol’s White Wedding, New Order’s Bizarre Love Triangle, and Thomas Anders re-recording the Modern Talking classic Diamond Neve...
This week on Synthpop Symphony, Matt Williams cranks up the energy with a nonstop journey
through the past, present, and future of synth-driven music. Show 288 delivers two massive mixes — an electrifying “Eyes Mini-Mix” packed with remixes and reimaginings of iconic tracks, plus an all-new Sinister Disco Vol. 21, where 50% brand-new bangers collide with 50% timeless dancefloor classics.
The spotlight shines on Information Society in...
🎧 This Week on Synthpop Symphony – Episode 287
Get ready for two full hours of non-stop retro remix energy!
We’re throwing out the usual format and going all in with stunning mixes,
mashups, and reimagined classics. This week’s show features:
✨ A brand-new Italo remix of Depeche Mode’s “Enjoy the Silence”
✨ Remixes of Madonna, Berlin, ABC, Book of Love, and Howard Jones
✨ A wild Depeche Mode vs. Yazoo mashup
✨ A full Paul Harwood Remix S...
Synthpop Symphony 286
The past, present, and future of synth-driven music all in one massive 2-hour ride
New tracks from:
Tee Webb · Marc Vienes · Peter Wilson · Nuovo Testamento · Sophie Ellis-Bextor · Neon Space Men · Milano 84 · Ernest Kohl · Hazell Dean · Ross Alexander · Cormac and more!
Mini-Mix 286 brings you reimagined ‘80s classics from Wham! · Heaven 17 · Vicious Pink
🕺 Synth Mix 286 = full-throttle extended vocal club cu...
Sinister Nights Vol 1!
New DeSoffer, Yuksek, Midnight Magic, Yotto, Mind Enterprises, Woolfy, Patawawa & more with
A couple of classics thrown in by Italoconnection and Confidence Man!!~— non-stop club bangers of Electropop, Synthpop, Italo Disco and classics mixed by Matt Williams.
Confidence Man - Does it Make You Feel Good (Mind Enterprises Remix)**
Italoconnection - Be Yourself Again (Bonus Version)**
De...
Synthpop Symphony 285 is live! 🚨
We kick things off with an amazing Hi-NRG 3-track mix featuring the brand new Nicolas
Rixon – Heart on the Line, Candy Apple Blue – Images of Heaven, and Tee Webb’s brand
new Matt Pop remix of Steel Bars — pure synthpop adrenaline to start your weekend! ⚡💃
Then we dive into fresh cuts and electrifying remixes from Erasure, Debbii Dawson, Depeche
Mode, Cerrone, and more.
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🎓 Mid-show, don’t miss a speci...
Synthpop Symphony 284 is here!
Two full hours of new synthpop anthems, Italo dance grooves, and a 30-minute blast of pure
80s energy with DJ Matt D in the mix!
This week’s highlights include:
Depeche Mode – Shake the Disease (FDIEU Remix)
talove – Italian Boys
Peter Murphy – The Artroom Wonder
Munatix – Love and Pride
Isaac Howlett, Sleek Teeth, Zanias, Nuovo Testamento
Reflekt, Paul Rein, RSF ft. Andy Bell, Druzy
Brand new from Bending Grid...
This Week on Synthpop Symphony! ✨🎹
Episode 282 is a synth lover’s dream — packed with shimmering retro vibes, Italo fire, deep electronic grooves, and euphoric vocal bangers! Heads up — As Matt is on a well-deserved vacation this week Episode 283 is a repeat of Episode 241 from September 2024 — I picked it because it was so hot the first time around, it deserves an encore.
New to the show this week: 4 stunning collabs featuring Wave...
Synthpop Symphony 282 – Your Summer Soundtrack Starts Here!
This week, we’re turning up the volume on memories and melodies with a two-hour mix of synth-fueled anthems, deep cuts, and modern twists — perfect for warm nights, weekend drives, or just losing yourself in the music.
Hour 1 – Matt Williams in the Mix:
We kick things off with a high-energy blend of Wham!, Real Life, Sam Smith, Madonna, T.A.T.u., and more. Expect fresh takes ...
This week’s show is packed with synth-driven gold — from fresh new tracks to reimagined retro favorites!
Hour 1 Highlights:
New music from Die Sexual, Tommy Countach, Split Vision, Moyka, Life Afterlife, Ed Izmestiev & Sofia Egorova, Marina, Thomas Anders, and more — plus incredible De Soffer remixes of Madonna, Talking Heads, and Yes!
Hour 2: Retro Remixes Megamix 2025
I’ve taken all 4 Retro Remix volumes from Lifelong Corporati...
Synthpop Symphony 280 is here!
The past, present & future of synth-driven music — all packed into this week’s episode!
Featuring:Record of the Week! Elektrostaub & Echo Image – Falling (People Theatre Remix)
Other Highlights include :
Alphaville – Big In Japan (Grabowski Mashup)
Foreign Affair – Look to the Sky
Agency V – Stupid Girl (Garbage Cover)
Plus NEW! CRED, Alison Goldfrapp, Nicholas Rixon, Bootblacks, Bla...
Synthpop Symphony 279 RSDH
A-ha – Stay on These Roads / Enola Gay (Matt One Mashup)
Marina – Princess of Power
Bronski Beat – Need a Man Blues (RSF Metropol NRG Extended Mix)
Marc Vienas – The Game
Mini Mix 279
Fancy – Changing My Ways (Mario Pauli Remix)
Dead or Alive – DJ Hit That Button (DB Remix)
Radiohead – My Iron Lung (Federico Monachesi Mashup)
End Mini Mix 279
Knight$ – Supernatural Lover
Addison Rae – Fame Is a Gun
Munatix – Take On ...
Synthpop Symphony 278!
Hosted by Matt Williams
This week’s show is packed with new hot releases, exclusive remixes, and next-gen Italo that’ll make your pulse race. Here’s what’s in store:
Fresh Tracks from:
Andy Bell of Erasure & Debbie Harry of Blondie are you kidding me! With Hearts A Liar!!!, Plus
Blaklight, CRED, Neon Capital, St. Lucia, Sally Shapiro, Eddie Wrevlonne and more.
Mini Mix 278:
Remixed classics from Sparks, The Othe...
Sinister Disco Vol. 20 is here! Brought to you by Matt Williams and RSDH! Taken from Freaky Friday May 30th 2025.
Dive into a bright, pulsing mix of sinister synths, Italo basslines, and shadowy disco beats.
Perfect for late-night drives, neon-lit dance floors, and moody headphone sessions.
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