Popular Music Dominated By Synthesizers & Sex, Says New Study

A new report says that popular music is dominated by synthesizers & sex. According to industry analysts Hit Songs Decontructed, 79% of top 10 pop hits used a synthesizer as the song’s primary instrument. 88% of Top 10 songs used ‘electric-based instrumentation’. “Hooking up” is the most popular topic so far in 2011 in 38%… Read More Popular Music Dominated By Synthesizers & Sex, Says New Study

Electronic Musician Fights For Piracy, Against ‘PopPopolution’

Binärpilot (Alexander Støver), a pro-piracy electronic musician from Norway, has released his latest album, Nordland, as both a free download and as a physical CD. “I make music because I love to, I need to,” says Støver.  “I don’t want to make a lot of money, I don’t want to be famous, I just want to… Read More Electronic Musician Fights For Piracy, Against ‘PopPopolution’

Goldfrapp

New English Vocal Electronica Goldfrapp is a pop duo made up of singer Alison Goldfrapp and Will Gregory. Together they make music that blends electronica with a variety of retro styles to create something uniquely new. Alison Goldfrapp studied Fine Art at Middlesex University in England. She made a name for herself working with other… Read More Goldfrapp