Faust - Toute première fois

 “Toute première fois”, originally a synth-pop breakthrough by Jeanne Mas in 1984, was vividly recreated by the French artist Faust and released as a cover single on July 25, 2025, through Panache Records. 

 

Night Tapes - Storm

Night Tapes have released their fifth single titled "Storm" from their forthcoming debut studio album Portals which is going to be released in September. 

John Maus - Because We Built It

After a seven-year hiatus, John Maus will be back with a brand-new studio album titled Later Than You Think, set for release on September 26th. The album marks his long-awaited return and features two already-released singles: “I Hate Antichrist” and “Because We Built It.”

Pulp - Got to Have Love

 Pulp will release their eighth studio album More in June this year. This is their first release in more than twenty years and the album was recorded in 2024. "Got to Have Love" is the second single to be taken from the album. 

Another Green World - Princess

Princess is the first track from Another Green World's new album Chrysalis Out May 20th 2025. 

WAW: Nation of Language - Inept Apollo

Nation of Language are back with a brand new single "Inept Apollo". The video for the song was directed by John MacKay.

Heartworms - Extraordinary Wings

"Extraordinary Wings" is taken from the Heartworms debut album  Glutton for Punishment that was released on February 7th. 

 

Instant Hit: Primary Colours - Paint Love Blue

Primary Colours was a short-lived American synthpop/new wave duo active from 1984 to 1988, comprising Jim Demain and Jeanette. They released one EP titled "Paint Love Blue" and debuted in 1985 under After Hours Records. This 12" vinyl EP features five tracks, including both single and extended versions of the title track. The records blends shimmering synth textures with melancholic melodies, evoking the emotional depth of early '80s New Wave.

 

Tunde Adebimpe - Somebody New

The lead singer and the founding member of TV on the Radio, Tunde Adebimpe has released his first solo album titled Thee Black Boltz  via Sub Pop Records. Four singles were already released from the album, including the latest, "Somebody New."

WAW: Kompromat - I Did Not Forget You

Kompromat have premiered a brand-new video for the song "I Did Not Forget You." The video was directed by Léa Mysius. This is the third single of their second album PLДYING / PRДYING that was released in January this year.

Retrovision: Stephen "Tin Tin" Duffy - 'Kiss Me

Stephen "Tin Tin" Duffy released his second single, "Kiss Me" in 1985. The song was originally recorded by his band Tin Tin within the 24 hours, but failed to make any chart impact. This melodic  synth pop tune was among the last songs of this genre, before it was declining and transforming into Dance pop.

 

Out Today: The Horrors - Night Life

 The Horrors have released their sixth studio album Night Life that was already announced with the string of  single released that were released end of last year including "The Silence That Remains". The album is out on Fiction Records and in addition to the band's original line up, it features two new members, Amelia Kidd on keyboards and backing vocals and Jordan Cook on drums. Their latest single is "Ariel" is out now.