Matt Williams Synthpop Symphony

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

August 25, 2025 119 mins

“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...

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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...

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🎧 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...

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 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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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 ...

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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...

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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...

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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 ...

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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...

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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.

More Shows Streaming now — only on Synthpop Symphony.
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Sinister Disco Vol 20

ItaloconnectionVOYAGE 2025 [Bordell...

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🎶 Synthpop Symphony 277

Sinister Eighties Vol. 1 + Sinister Disco Vol. 20

This week on Synthpop Symphony — a 2-hour non-stop mix show featuring

high-voltage remixes of 80s classics and cutting-edge Italo-inspired dance

music!

🕺 Hour One: Sinister Eighties Vol. 1

Iconic tracks reimagined for the dancefloor — Blondie, Pet Shop Boys,

Corey Hart, Culture Club, Genesis, Madonna & more.

💿 Hour Two: Sinister Disco Vol. 20

Modern Italo, synt...

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In this mix Matt Williams takes the most epic Synthpop songs of the 1980's and 1990's and mixes them with brand new Synthpop!

Erasure – Breathe of Life (Alex DJOHN Remix) [Mute Records]

Klingande – Nightlife [Ultra Records]

Eurythmics – Here Comes The Rain Again (Matt One Remix) [RCA Records]

Ultravox & Propaganda – Chase The White China (Matt One Remix) [Chrysalis Records / ZTT Records]

Bending Grid & Violet Fears &am...

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Synthpop Symphony 276

This week’s show is packed with new releases, exclusive premieres, and two major features you won’t want to miss:

School of Synth

We’re spotlighting the legendary A-ha — from their early days in Norway to worldwide fame. I’ll be sharing their story, including their James Bond theme “The Living Daylights,” along with a special megamix by Harris Mashups featuring A-ha classics and deep cuts reimagined.

Sin...

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🚨 Synthpop Symphony 275 R1 is here!

Hosted by Matt Williams, this week’s episode dives deep into the past, present, and future of synth-driven sound—with new releases, exclusive remixes, and a full hour mix to move your body and your mind.

🎧 Featuring:

— Pet Shop Boys & Eighth Wonder with a new DB Remix of I’m Not Scared

— Andy Bell, Rob Rowe (Cause and Effect), and Christopher Anton in solo mode

— A red-hot Lady Gaga + New O...

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OUT NOW: Synthpop Symphony Episode 274

Hosted by Matt Williams

This week’s show is bursting with high-energy remixes, timeless synthpop, and two incredible mixes—including the return of DJ Matt D with his signature Underground Lounge Electro Mix Highlights include:

Bronski Beat / Soft CellSex Dwarf / Why (MattOne Remix)

Erasure Chorus (Xmas 2024 Remix)

• Amuse Bouche, Vincent Cloots, and Lucca Leeloo with stunning new reworks

...

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This week on Synthpop Symphony Episode 273…

Matt Williams brings you two hours of non-stop synth-driven magic—featuring new remixes and reworks from Andy Bell, Erasure, Howard Jones, Secret Service, and LAU.

We’ve got Italo disco vibes from Romantica, Italoconnection, and Boxcar, plus mashups with legends like The Cure, Depeche Mode, Talk Talk, and Duran Duran.

Don’t miss the exclusive Matt Williams Mini Mix and the return of Sinister...

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