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entertainment1 month ago•510 min saved

Rodrigo Embraces Bigger Glam and Confidence on Drop Dead

Olivia Rodrigo’s new single Drop Dead bursts onto the scene with a Versailles-inspired video and Cure nods, signaling a more confident, globe-trotting direction as she nears a third album. Produced with Dan Nigro, the synth-pop track blends drama with orchestral flair and a touch of 90s rock, preserving her signature heartbreak-soaked intensity while hinting at a broader sonic evolution; it’s cinematic and catchy, though not wholly surprising for her fans.

via Vulture|

#drop-dead #entertainment #olivia-rodrigo

music5 months ago•1 min saved

The Human League and The Fratellis Confirmed for Trentham Live 2026

The Human League has been announced as the final headliner for Trentham Live 2026, performing on August 23rd to close the four-day festival, with a set spanning four decades of music, supported by Haircut 100, after Primal Scream was dropped due to a controversy.

via BBC|

#festival #headline-performance #music

music7 months ago•2 min saved

Soft Cell's Dave Ball, 'Tainted Love' Co-creator, Dies at 66

David Ball, the instrumentalist of the synth-pop duo Soft Cell known for their hit 'Tainted Love,' has died at 66 after suffering health complications from a back injury. He was a key creator of the group's electronic sound and recently completed a new album with singer Marc Almond. Ball's influence on 80s synth-pop remains significant.

via Variety|

#1980s-music #david-ball #music

music7 months ago•4 min saved

Soft Cell's Dave Ball, 'Tainted Love' Co-Founder, Dies at 66

Dave Ball, co-founder of the influential 1980s synth-pop band Soft Cell, has died at age 66, shortly after completing a new album with Almond. Known for their hit 'Tainted Love' and pioneering electronic music, Ball's death follows his recent health struggles, including a severe illness that led to hospital stays. He was working on a new album, 'Danceteria,' which is scheduled for release in 2026, and was remembered as a musical genius and a key figure in the synth-pop movement.

via BBC|

#dave-ball #death #marc-almond

music2 years ago•2 min saved

The Postal Service and Death Cab For Cutie Join Forces to Cover Depeche Mode

Death Cab For Cutie and The Postal Service kicked off their joint 20th anniversary co-headline tour, performing their respective albums 'Transatlanticism' and 'Give Up' in full. During The Postal Service's set, they were joined by Death Cab for a cover of Depeche Mode's 'Enjoy The Silence'. The tour continues throughout September and concludes in October.

via NME|

#anniversary-tour #death-cab-for-cutie #depeche-mode

entertainment3 years ago•0 min saved

BTS's Jimin wows fans with emotional solo debut and hidden track featuring Jungkook.

BTS's Jimin has finally released his highly-anticipated solo debut album "FACE" along with the music video for the title track "Like Crazy." The song, which is a synth pop genre, highlights Jimin's emotional singing through powerful synth and drum sounds. The music video showcases Jimin's breathtaking dance moves and conveys the feelings of turning a blind eye to reality and running away from it in order to forget the pain.

via soompi|

#bts #entertainment #jimin