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Honestly, who decided this was the week for the great ’80s synth-pop comeback?

What does Soft Cell mean to you?

Well, pop fans, the wait is finally over.

I have been craving some proper hard electro beats lately, so when Disco Shrine came charging into my inbox with “Wifi Wifey”, it felt like someone had finally turned the volume back up.

Massachusetts duo Boy Harsher enters a new chapter with the release of their latest album “Get Mean”.

The “Stage Girl” era may have already reached its conclusion in the US, but Eli isn’t quite ready to close the curtain just yet.

After a brief spell of teasing, Chvrches are officially back, launching a new era with “Roses”.

Sometimes the most exciting pop songs are the ones that refuse to play by the rules.

I really enjoy about discovering an artist who refuses to follow the obvious route.

I’m going to put my hands up and admit something: since Tove Lo set up her own label, Pretty Swede Records, and stepped away from Universal Records, I’ve found myself considerably more invested in what she’s doing.

What a year MEEK is having.

Rising queer alt-pop artist Be Like Milo celebrates the release of his new EP “Questions”, bringing its title track firmly into the spotlight.

Well, this is rather nice.

When an artist releases a hit that starts attracting serious attention, I always find myself wondering how they are going to follow it up.

There is something rather exciting about watching an artist continue to evolve without ever seeming too comfortable in one particular lane.

I have a bit of a soft spot for artists who aren’t afraid to say exactly what they mean, and Brighton-based queer alt-pop duo COWZ have already proved themselves rather adept at doing just that.

There are some album announcements that feel like they have been a long time coming.

There are some musical discoveries that quietly find their way into your listening rotation.

There are some songs that seem to have a permanent invitation attached to them.

If you’ve been reading EQ Music throughout 2026, you already know the drill: when we find a track we love enough to write about, chances are it ends up in our This Beat Is Poptronik Spotify playlist too.

Every now and then an artist comes along who sticks with us — and in BEKS’ case, we mean that quite literally.

Following hints earlier this year, Los Angeles-based pop/rock/electronic singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Zee Machine has officially delivered a brand-new EP, “Hymphomania” Vol. 1.

I do love it when an artist gives me just enough of a story to leave me wanting considerably more.

Just when I’m noticing that the evenings are getting darker earlier.

There are some artists you discover and think, “Oh, I rather like this,” and then there are artists who slowly worm their way into your blogging brain until you find yourself championing them at every available opportunity.