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80s Synth Pop

August 15, 2025

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Eurythmics in rehearsal in the 1980s.Eurythmics via Facebook

This week on Transmission, Jake Rudh will spotlight the synthesizer by playing an hour of 80s synth-pop. It's definitely an instrument that is forever attached to the 80s, and for good reason. Some of the most catchy and unforgettable pop gems were created on them, as a matter of fact, they still are. If you're a rock or a guitar purist, we especially invite you to tune in.

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Two men standing on a street in New York City — Depeche Mode have confirmed the release date of their eagerly anticipated new album, 'Memento Mori,' which will be released March 24, 2023, via Columbia Records.
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A man standing by a synthesizer onstage smiles during a concert — Musician Gary Numan performs on stage at The Observatory North Park on February 26, 2022 in San Diego, California.
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