PLAYLIST: Mondo Radio (06/04/25)

Here's the playlist for this week's edition of Mondo Radio, which you can download or stream here. This episode: "Let's Go to Paradise", featuring classic synthpop and more. If you dig it, don't forget to also follow the show on Bluesky, Facebook and Tumblr!

Artist - Song - Album

Gary Numan - Me I Disconnect From You - The Complete John Peel Sessions

Tubeway Army - I Nearly Married A Human - Replicas

Ultravox - Just For A Moment - Systems Of Romance

Visage - Fade To Grey - If I Was: The Very Best Of Midge Ure & Ultravox

The Human League - Darkness - Dare

The Human League - The Sound Of The Crowd - Dare

Heaven 17 - (We Don't Need This) Fascist Groove Thang - Just Can't Get Enough: New Wave Hits Of The '80s, Vol. 8

M - Made In Munich - New York, London, Paris, Munich

M - Pop Muzik - New York, London, Paris, Munich

The Buggles - Living In The Plastic Age - The Age Of Plastic

The Buggles - Johnny On The Monorail - The Age Of Plastic

Jim Carrey - The Mask Speaks - Cuban Pete (Single)

Devo - That's Pep! - Freedom Of Choice

Devo - Snowball - Freedom Of Choice

Silicon Teens - Chip 'N Roll - Music For Parties

Silicon Teens - State Of Shock (Pt. 2) - Music For Parties

Depeche Mode - Puppets - Speak & Spell

Soft Cell - Bedsitter - Non-Stop Erotic Cabaret

Duran Duran - Girls On Film - Greatest

Thompson Twins - Love On Your Side - The Best Of Thompson Twins: Greatest Mixes

Japan - Gentlemen Take Polaroids - Poptronica: Romance

Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark - Messages - The Best Of OMD

Marc Almond - Bitter Sweet - The Stars We Are

Tears For Fears - Broken - Songs From The Big Chair

Dark Facade - Losing Faith - Losing Faith (Single)

Colour Radio - Bound For Life - History In 3 Chords: Milwaukee Alternative Bands 1973-1982

Dark Facade - Fear - Losing Faith (Single)

Yazoo - Nobody's Diary - You And Me Both

Howard Jones - China Dance - Human's Lib

Bronski Beat - Smalltown Boy - The Age Of Consent

Eurythmics - Love Is A Stranger - Greatest Hits

Pet Shop Boys - Opportunities (Let's Make Lots Of Money) - Please

Alphaville - Red Rose (12" Mix) - The Singles Collection

New Order - Thieves Like Us - International

PLAYLIST: Mondo Radio (03/13/24)

Here's the playlist for this week's edition of Mondo Radio. This episode: "Crisis Point", featuring classic synthpop and more. If you enjoy it, don't forget to also follow the show on Facebook, Tumblr and Twitter!

Artist - Song - Album

Gary Numan - Me I Disconnect From You - The Complete John Peel Sessions

Tubeway Army - I Nearly Married A Human - Replicas

Ultravox - Just For A Moment - Systems Of Romance

Visage - Fade To Grey - If I Was: The Very Best Of Midge Ure & Ultravox

The Human League - Darkness - Dare

The Human League - The Sound Of The Crowd - Dare

Heaven 17 - (We Don't Need This) Fascist Groove Thang - Just Can't Get Enough: New Wave Hits Of The '80s, Vol. 8

M - Made In Munich - New York, London, Paris, Munich

M - Pop Muzik - New York, London, Paris, Munich

The Buggles - Living In The Plastic Age - The Age Of Plastic

The Buggles - Johnny On The Monorail - The Age Of Plastic

The Cat Heads - Power, Love And Pizza - Hubba

Devo - That's Pep! - Freedom Of Choice

Devo - Snowball - Freedom Of Choice

Silicon Teens - Chip 'N Roll - Music For Parties

Silicon Teens - State Of Shock (Pt. 2) - Music For Parties

Depeche Mode - Puppets - Speak & Spell

Soft Cell - Bedsitter - Non-Stop Erotic Cabaret

Duran Duran - Girls On Film - Greatest

Thompson Twins - Love On Your Side - The Best Of Thompson Twins: Greatest Mixes

Japan - Gentlemen Take Polaroids - Poptronica: Romance

Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark - Messages - The Best Of OMD

Tears For Fears - Broken - Songs From The Big Chair

Dark Facade - Losing Faith - Losing Faith (Single)

Colour Radio - Bound For Life - History In 3 Chords: Milwaukee Alternative Bands 1973-1982

Dark Facade - Fear - Losing Faith (Single)

Yazoo - Nobody's Diary - You And Me Both

Howard Jones - China Dance - Human's Lib

Bronski Beat - Smalltown Boy - The Age Of Consent

Eurythmics - Love Is A Stranger - Greatest Hits

Pet Shop Boys - Opportunities (Let's Make Lots Of Money) - Please

Alphaville - Red Rose (12" Mix) - The Singles Collection

New Order - Thieves Like Us - International

PLAYLIST: Mondo Radio (03/22/23)

Here's the playlist for this week's edition of Mondo Radio, which you can download or stream here. This episode: "That's Pep!", featuring classic synthpop and more. If you enjoy it, don't forget to also follow the show on Facebook, Tumblr and Twitter!

Artist - Song - Album

Gary Numan - Me I Disconnect From You - The Complete John Peel Sessions

Tubeway Army - I Nearly Married A Human - Replicas

Ultravox - Just For A Moment - Systems Of Romance

Visage - Fade To Grey - If I Was: The Very Best Of Midge Ure & Ultravox

The Human League - Darkness - Dare

The Human League - The Sound Of The Crowd - Dare

Heaven 17 - (We Don't Need This) Fascist Groove Thang - Just Can't Get Enough: New Wave Hits Of The '80s, Vol. 8

M - Made In Munich - New York, London, Paris, Munich

M - Pop Muzik - New York, London, Paris, Munich

The Buggles - Living In The Plastic Age - The Age Of Plastic

The Buggles - Johnny On The Monorail - The Age Of Plastic

Née Tumi - (You Make Me Feel Like A) Beached Crappie - More Than Life Itself

Devo - That's Pep! - Freedom Of Choice

Devo - Snowball - Freedom Of Choice

Silicon Teens - Chip 'N Roll - Music For Parties

Silicon Teens - State Of Shock (Pt. 2) - Music For Parties

Depeche Mode - Puppets - Speak & Spell

Soft Cell - Bedsitter - Non-Stop Erotic Cabaret

Duran Duran - Girls On Film - Greatest

Thompson Twins - Love On Your Side - The Best Of Thompson Twins: Greatest Mixes

Japan - Gentlemen Take Polaroids - Poptronica: Romance

Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark - Messages - The Best Of OMD

Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark - Electricity - The Best Of OMD

Dark Facade - Losing Faith - Losing Faith (Single)

Colour Radio - Bound For Life - History In 3 Chords: Milwaukee Alternative Bands 1973-1982

Dark Facade - Fear - Losing Faith (Single)

Yazoo - Nobody's Diary - You And Me Both

Howard Jones - China Dance - Human's Lib

Bronski Beat - Smalltown Boy - The Age Of Consent

Eurythmics - Love Is A Stranger - Greatest Hits

Pet Shop Boys - Opportunities (Let's Make Lots Of Money) - Please

Alphaville - Red Rose (12" Mix) - The Singles Collection

New Order - Thieves Like Us - International

PLAYLIST: Mondo Radio (05/04/22)

Here's the playlist for this week's edition of Mondo Radio, which you can download or stream here. This episode: "Do the Variation", featuring classic synthpop and more. If you enjoy it, be sure to also find the show on Facebook, Tumblr and Twitter!

Artist - Song - Album

Gary Numan - Me I Disconnect From You - The Complete John Peel Sessions

Tubeway Army - I Nearly Married A Human - Replicas

Ultravox - Just For A Moment - Systems Of Romance

Visage - Fade To Grey - If I Was: The Very Best Of Midge Ure & Ultravox

The Human League - Darkness - Dare

The Human League - The Sound Of The Crowd - Dare

Heaven 17 - (We Don't Need This) Fascist Groove Thang - Just Can't Get Enough: New Wave Hits Of The '80s, Vol. 8

M - Made In Munich - New York, London, Paris, Munich

M - Pop Muzik - New York, London, Paris, Munich

The Buggles - Living In The Plastic Age - The Age Of Plastic

The Buggles - Johnny On The Monorail - The Age Of Plastic

Wishful Thinking - Carlos, You're Blowing My Mind - Way Down West

Devo - That's Pep! - Freedom Of Choice

Devo - Snowball - Freedom Of Choice

Silicon Teens - Chip 'N Roll - Music For Parties

Silicon Teens - State Of Shock (Pt. 2) - Music For Parties

Depeche Mode - Puppets - Speak & Spell

Soft Cell - Bedsitter - Non-Stop Erotic Cabaret

Duran Duran - Girls On Film - Greatest

Thompson Twins - Love On Your Side - The Best Of Thompson Twins: Greatest Mixes

Japan - Gentlemen Take Polaroids - Poptronica: Romance

Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark - Messages - The Best Of OMD

Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark - Electricity - The Best Of OMD

Dark Facade - Losing Faith - Losing Faith (Single)

Colour Radio - Bound For Life - History In 3 Chords: Milwaukee Alternative Bands 1973-1982

Dark Facade - Fear - Losing Faith (Single)

Yazoo - Nobody's Diary - You And Me Both

Howard Jones - China Dance - Human's Lib

Bronski Beat - Smalltown Boy - The Age Of Consent

Eurythmics - Love Is A Stranger - Greatest Hits

Pet Shop Boys - Opportunities (Let's Make Lots Of Money) - Please

Alphaville - Red Rose (12" Mix) - The Singles Collection

New Order - Thieves Like Us - International

PLAYLIST: Mondo Radio (07/21/21)

Here's the playlist for this week's edition of Mondo Radio, which you can download or stream here. This episode: "The Sound of the Crowd", featuring classic synthpop and more. If you enjoy it, remember to also follow the show on Facebook, Tumblr and Twitter!

Artist - Song - Album

Gary Numan - Me I Disconnect From You - The Complete John Peel Sessions

Tubeway Army - I Nearly Married A Human - Replicas

Ultravox - Just For A Moment - Systems Of Romance

Visage - Fade To Grey - If I Was: The Very Best Of Midge Ure & Ultravox

The Human League - Darkness - Dare

The Human League - The Sound Of The Crowd - Dare

Heaven 17 - (We Don't Need This) Fascist Groove Thang - Just Can't Get Enough: New Wave Hits Of The '80s, Vol. 8

M - Made In Munich - New York, London, Paris, Munich

M - Pop Muzik - New York, London, Paris, Munich

The Buggles - Living In The Plastic Age - The Age Of Plastic

The Buggles - Johnny On The Monorail - The Age Of Plastic

Matrix - Slam Dunk - Comin' Home (Single)

Devo - That's Pep! - Freedom Of Choice

Devo - Snowball - Freedom Of Choice

Silicon Teens - Chip 'N Roll - Music For Parties

Silicon Teens - State Of Shock (Pt. 2) - Music For Parties

Depeche Mode - Puppets - Speak & Spell

Soft Cell - Bedsitter - Non-Stop Erotic Cabaret

Duran Duran - Girls On Film - Greatest

Thompson Twins - Love On Your Side - The Best Of Thompson Twins: Greatest Mixes

Japan - Gentlemen Take Polaroids - Poptronica: Romance

Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark - Messages - The Best Of OMD

Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark - Electricity - The Best Of OMD

Dark Facade - Losing Faith - Losing Faith (Single)

Colour Radio - Bound For Life - History In 3 Chords: Milwaukee Alternative Bands 1973-1982

Dark Facade - Fear - Losing Faith (Single)

Yazoo - Nobody's Diary - You And Me Both

Howard Jones - China Dance - Human's Lib

Bronski Beat - Smalltown Boy - The Age Of Consent

Eurythmics - Love Is A Stranger - Greatest Hits

Pet Shop Boys - Opportunities (Let's Make Lots Of Money) - Please

Alphaville - Red Rose (12" Mix) - The Singles Collection

New Order - Thieves Like Us - International

PLAYLIST: Mondo Radio (11/04/20)

Here's the playlist for this week's edition of Mondo Radio, which you can download or stream here. This episode: "Love on Your Side", featuring classic synthpop and more. If you enjoy it, be sure to also find the show on Facebook, Tumblr and Twitter!

Artist - Song - Album

Gary Numan - Me I Disconnect From You - The Complete John Peel Sessions

Tubeway Army - I Nearly Married A Human - Replicas

Ultravox - Just For A Moment - Systems Of Romance

Visage - Fade To Grey - If I Was: The Very Best Of Midge Ure & Ultravox

The Human League - Darkness - Dare

The Human League - The Sound Of The Crowd - Dare

Heaven 17 - (We Don't Need This) Fascist Groove Thang - Just Can't Get Enough: New Wave Hits Of The '80s, Vol. 8

M - Made In Munich - New York, London, Paris, Munich

M - Pop Muzik - New York, London, Paris, Munich

The Buggles - Living In The Plastic Age - The Age Of Plastic

The Buggles - Johnny On The Monorail - The Age Of Plastic

The New Vaudeville Band - There's A Kind Of Hush - Winchester Cathedral

Devo - That's Pep! - Freedom Of Choice

Devo - Snowball - Freedom Of Choice

Silicon Teens - Chip 'N Roll - Music For Parties

Silicon Teens - State Of Shock (Pt. 2) - Music For Parties

Depeche Mode - Puppets - Speak & Spell

Soft Cell - Bedsitter - Non-Stop Erotic Cabaret

Duran Duran - Girls On Film - Greatest

Thompson Twins - Love On Your Side - The Best Of Thompson Twins: Greatest Mixes

Japan - Gentlemen Take Polaroids - Poptronica: Romance

Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark - Messages - The Best Of OMD

Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark - Electricity - The Best Of OMD

Dark Facade - Losing Faith - Losing Faith (Single)

Colour Radio - Bound For Life - History In 3 Chords: Milwaukee Alternative Bands 1973-1982

Dark Facade - Fear - Losing Faith (Single)

Yazoo - Nobody's Diary - You And Me Both

Howard Jones - China Dance - Human's Lib

Bronski Beat - Smalltown Boy - The Age Of Consent

Eurythmics - Love Is A Stranger - Greatest Hits

Pet Shop Boys - Opportunities (Let's Make Lots Of Money) - Please

Alphaville - Red Rose (12" Mix) - The Singles Collection

New Order - Thieves Like Us - International

PLAYLIST: Mondo Radio (02/19/20)

Here's the playlist for this week's edition of Mondo Radio, which you can download or stream here. This episode: "So Sci-Fi", featuring classic synthpop and more. If you enjoy it, remember to also follow the show on Facebook, Tumblr and Twitter!

Artist - Song - Album

Gary Numan - Me I Disconnect From You - The Complete John Peel Sessions

Tubeway Army - I Nearly Married A Human - Replicas

Ultravox - Just For A Moment - Systems Of Romance

Visage - Fade To Grey - If I Was: The Very Best Of Midge Ure & Ultravox

The Human League - Darkness - Dare

The Human League - The Sound Of The Crowd - Dare

Heaven 17 - (We Don't Need This) Fascist Groove Thang - Just Can't Get Enough: New Wave Hits Of The '80s, Vol. 8

M - Made In Munich - New York, London, Paris, Munich

M - Pop Muzik - New York, London, Paris, Munich

The Buggles - Living In The Plastic Age - The Age Of Plastic

The Buggles - Johnny On The Monorail - The Age Of Plastic

Sydney Omarr - How Pisces Relates To The Eleven Other Signs Of The Zodiac: Aries - Pisces: February 19 To March 20

Devo - That's Pep! - Freedom Of Choice

Devo - Snowball - Freedom Of Choice

Silicon Teens - Chip 'N Roll - Music For Parties

Silicon Teens - State Of Shock (Pt. 2) - Music For Parties

Depeche Mode - Puppets - Speak & Spell

Soft Cell - Bedsitter - Non-Stop Erotic Cabaret

Duran Duran - Girls On Film - Greatest

Thompson Twins - Love On Your Side - The Best Of Thompson Twins: Greatest Mixes

Japan - Gentlemen Take Polaroids - Poptronica: Romance

Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark - Messages - The Best Of OMD

Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark - Electricity - The Best Of OMD

Dark Facade - Losing Faith - Losing Faith (Single)

Colour Radio - Bound For Life - History In 3 Chords: Milwaukee Alternative Bands 1973-1982

Dark Facade - Fear - Losing Faith (Single)

Yazoo - Nobody's Diary - You And Me Both

Howard Jones - China Dance - Human's Lib

Bronski Beat - Smalltown Boy - The Age Of Consent

Eurythmics - Love Is A Stranger - Greatest Hits

Pet Shop Boys - Opportunities (Let's Make Lots Of Money) - Please

Alphaville - Red Rose (12" Mix) - The Singles Collection

New Order - Thieves Like Us - International

PLAYLIST: Mondo Radio (06/26/19)

Here's the playlist for this week's edition of Mondo Radio, which you can download or stream here. This episode: "Entering an Unrestricted Zone", featuring classic synthpop and more. If you enjoy it, remember to also follow the show on Facebook, Tumblr and Twitter!

Artist - Song - Album

Gary Numan - Me I Disconnect From You - The Complete John Peel Sessions

Tubeway Army - I Nearly Married A Human - Replicas

Ultravox - Just For A Moment - Systems Of Romance

Visage - Fade To Grey - If I Was: The Very Best Of Midge Ure & Ultravox

The Human League - Darkness - Dare

The Human League - The Sound Of The Crowd - Dare

Heaven 17 - (We Don't Need This) Fascist Groove Thang - Just Can't Get Enough: New Wave Hits Of The '80s, Vol. 8

M - Made In Munich - New York, London, Paris, Munich

M - Pop Muzik - New York, London, Paris, Munich

The Buggles - Living In The Plastic Age - The Age Of Plastic

The Buggles - Johnny On The Monorail - The Age Of Plastic

Bananas At Large - Deer Widows Blues - Da Turdy Point Buck (Single)

Devo - That's Pep! - Freedom Of Choice

Devo - Snowball - Freedom Of Choice

Silicon Teens - Chip 'N Roll - Music For Parties

Silicon Teens - State Of Shock (Pt. 2) - Music For Parties

Depeche Mode - Puppets - Speak & Spell

Soft Cell - Bedsitter - Non-Stop Erotic Cabaret

Duran Duran - Girls On Film - Greatest

Thompson Twins - Love On Your Side - The Best Of Thompson Twins: Greatest Mixes

Japan - Gentlemen Take Polaroids - Poptronica: Romance

Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark - Messages - The Best Of OMD

Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark - Electricity - The Best Of OMD

Dark Facade - Losing Faith - Losing Faith (Single)

Colour Radio - Bound For Life - History In 3 Chords: Milwaukee Alternative Bands 1973-1982

Dark Facade - Fear - Losing Faith (Single)

Yazoo - Nobody's Diary - You And Me Both

Howard Jones - China Dance - Human's Lib

Bronski Beat - Smalltown Boy - The Age Of Consent

Eurythmics - Love Is A Stranger - Greatest Hits

Pet Shop Boys - Opportunities (Let's Make Lots Of Money) - Please

Alphaville - Red Rose (12" Mix) - The Singles Collection

New Order - Thieves Like Us - International

PLAYLIST: Mondo Radio (11/14/18)

Here's the playlist for this week's edition of Mondo Radio, which you can download or stream here. This episode: "Activate", featuring classic synthpop and more. If you enjoy it, remember to also find the show on Facebook, Tumblr and Twitter!

Artist - Song - Album

Gary Numan - Me I Disconnect From You - The Complete John Peel Sessions

Tubeway Army - I Nearly Married A Human - Replicas

Ultravox - Just For A Moment - Systems Of Romance

Visage - Fade To Grey - If I Was: The Very Best Of Midge Ure & Ultravox

The Human League - Darkness - Dare

The Human League - The Sound Of The Crowd - Dare

Heaven 17 - (We Don't Need This) Fascist Groove Thang - Just Can't Get Enough: New Wave Hits Of The '80s, Vol. 8

M - Made In Munich - New York, London, Paris, Munich

M - Pop Muzik - New York, London, Paris, Munich

The Buggles - Living In The Plastic Age - The Age Of Plastic

The Buggles - Johnny On The Monorail - The Age Of Plastic

Lorne Greene (Ben) - Ponderosa - Bonanza (TV's Original Cast)

Devo - That's Pep! - Freedom Of Choice

Devo - Snowball - Freedom Of Choice

Silicon Teens - Chip 'N Roll - Music For Parties

Silicon Teens - State Of Shock (Pt. 2) - Music For Parties

Depeche Mode - Puppets - Speak & Spell

Soft Cell - Bedsitter - Non-Stop Erotic Cabaret

Thompson Twins - Love On Your Side - The Best Of Thompson Twins: Greatest Mixes

Japan - Gentlemen Take Polaroids - Poptronica: Romance

Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark - Messages - The Best Of OMD

Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark - Electricity - The Best Of OMD

Dark Facade - Losing Faith - Losing Faith (Single)

Colour Radio - Bound For Life - History In 3 Chords: Milwaukee Alternative Bands 1973-1982

Dark Facade - Fear - Losing Faith (Single)

Yazoo - Nobody's Diary - You And Me Both

Howard Jones - China Dance - Human's Lib

Bronski Beat - Smalltown Boy - The Age Of Consent

Eurythmics - Love Is A Stranger - Greatest Hits

Pet Shop Boys - Opportunities (Let's Make Lots Of Money) - Please

Alphaville - Red Rose (12" Mix) - The Singles Collection

New Order - Thieves Like Us - International

CONCERT REVIEW: Midge Ure & Paul Young (Shank Hall, Milwaukee)

U.K. new-wave stars Midge Ure and Paul Young come together to take the stage at Shank Hall, collectively covering several decades worth of memorable pop music.

Read my full review here.

PLAYLIST: Mondo Radio (03/28/18)

Here's the playlist for this week's edition of Mondo Radio, which you can download or stream here. This episode: "Fade to Grey", featuring classic synthpop and more. If you enjoy it, be sure to also find the show on Facebook, Tumblr and Twitter!

Artist - Song - Album

Gary Numan - Me I Disconnect From You - The Complete John Peel Sessions

Tubeway Army - I Nearly Married A Human - Replicas

Ultravox - Just For A Moment - Systems Of Romance

Visage - Fade To Grey - If I Was: The Very Best Of Midge Ure & Ultravox

The Human League - Darkness - Dare

The Human League - The Sound Of The Crowd - Dare

Heaven 17 - (We Don't Need This) Fascist Groove Thang - Just Can't Get Enough: New Wave Hits Of The '80s, Vol. 8

M - Made In Munich - New York, London, Paris, Munich

M - Pop Muzik - New York, London, Paris, Munich

The Buggles - Living In The Plastic Age - The Age Of Plastic

The Buggles - Johnny On The Monorail - The Age Of Plastic

W. Michael Lewis & Mark Bryson - Starship (Spatial Cocoon Reprise) - Amrakus: A Space Rock Opera

Devo - That's Pep! - Freedom Of Choice

Devo - Snowball - Freedom Of Choice

Silicon Teens - Chip 'N Roll - Music For Parties

Silicon Teens - State Of Shock (Pt. 2) - Music For Parties

Depeche Mode - Puppets - Speak & Spell

Soft Cell - Bedsitter - Non-Stop Erotic Cabaret

Thompson Twins - Love On Your Side - The Best Of Thompson Twins: Greatest Mixes

Japan - Gentlemen Take Polaroids - Poptronica: Romance

Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark - Messages - The Best Of OMD

Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark - Electricity - The Best Of OMD

Dark Facade - Losing Faith - Losing Faith (Single)

Colour Radio - Bound For Life - History In 3 Chords: Milwaukee Alternative Bands 1973-1982

Dark Facade - Fear - Losing Faith (Single)

Yazoo - Nobody's Diary - You And Me Both

Howard Jones - China Dance - Human's Lib

Bronski Beat - Smalltown Boy - The Age Of Consent

Eurythmics - Love Is A Stranger - Greatest Hits

Pet Shop Boys - Opportunities (Let's Make Lots Of Money) - Please

Pet Shop Boys - Opportunities (Reprise) - Please

New Order - Thieves Like Us - International

New Order - The Perfect Kiss - International

PLAYLIST: Mondo Radio (08/16/17)

Here's the playlist for this week's edition of Mondo Radio, which you can download or stream here. This episode: "Moonlight and Muzak", featuring classic synthpop and more. If you enjoy it, remember to also follow the show on Facebook, Tumblr and Twitter!

Artist - Song - Album
Gary Numan - Me I Disconnect From You - The Complete John Peel Sessions
Gary Numan - I Nearly Married A Human - The Complete John Peel Sessions
Ultravox - Just For A Moment - Systems Of Romance
Ultravox - Maximum Acceleration - Systems Of Romance
The Human League - Seconds - Dare
The Human League - Love Action (I Believe In Love) - Dare
M - Moonlight And Muzak - New York, London, Paris, Munich
M - Pop Muzik - New York, London, Paris, Munich
The Buggles - Living In The Plastic Age - The Age Of Plastic
The Buggles - Johnny On The Monorail - The Age Of Plastic
Hardy Gold & The Select Commitee - The Contragate Song (Dance Mix) - Nothing 'Bout Being Free (The Contragate Song) (Single)
Devo - That's Pep! - Freedom Of Choice
Devo - Snowball - Freedom Of Choice
Silicon Teens - Chip 'N Roll - Music For Parties
Silicon Teens - State Of Shock (Pt. 2) - Music For Parties
Depeche Mode - Puppets - Speak & Spell
Thompson Twins - Lies - The Best Of Thompson Twins: Greatest Mixes
Soft Cell - Bedsitter - Non-Stop Erotic Cabaret
Yellow Magic Orchestra - Day Tripper - Solid State Survivor
Yellow Magic Orchestra - Behind The Mask - Solid State Survivor
Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark - Messages - The Best Of OMD
Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark - Electricity - The Best Of OMD
Dark Facade - Losing Faith - Losing Faith (Single)
Colour Radio - Bound For Life - History In 3 Chords: Milwaukee Alternative Bands 1973-1982
Dark Facade - Fear - Losing Faith (Single)
Yazoo - Nobody's Diary - You And Me Both
Howard Jones - China Dance - Human's Lib
Bronski Beat - Smalltown Boy - The Age Of Consent
Eurythmics - Love Is A Stranger - Greatest Hits
Pet Shop Boys - Opportunities (Let's Make Lots Of Money) - Please
Pet Shop Boys - Opportunities (Reprise) - Please
New Order - Thieves Like Us - International
New Order - The Perfect Kiss - International

CONCERT REVIEW: Future Islands & Milo (The Pabst Theater, Milwaukee)

Fresh of the release of their new album, The Far Field, Baltimore Synthpop sensations Future Islands bring a slow-burn set of dramatic, ethereal sounds to the Pabst Theatre.

Read my full review here.

PLAYLIST: Mondo Radio (02/01/17)

Here's the playlist for this week's edition of Mondo Radio, which you can download or stream here. This episode: "Sleek by Design", featuring classic synthpop and more. If you enjoy it, be sure to also find the show on Facebook, Tumblr and Twitter!

Artist - Song - Album

Gary Numan - Me I Disconnect From You - The Complete John Peel Sessions

Gary Numan - I Nearly Married A Human - The Complete John Peel Sessions

Ultravox - Just For A Moment - Systems Of Romance

Ultravox - Maximum Acceleration - Systems Of Romance

The Human League - Seconds - Dare

The Human League - Love Action (I Believe In Love) - Dare

M - Made In Munich - New York, London, Paris, Munich

M - Pop Muzik - New York, London, Paris, Munich

The Buggles - Living In The Plastic Age - The Age Of Plastic

The Buggles - Johnny On The Monorail - The Age Of Plastic

Sneaux - Rock Me All Night - Rock Me All Night

Devo - That's Pep! - Freedom Of Choice

Devo - Snowball - Freedom Of Choice

Silicon Teens - Chip 'N Roll - Music For Parties

Silicon Teens - State Of Shock (Pt. 2) - Music For Parties

Depeche Mode - New Life - Speak & Spell

Depeche Mode - Puppets - Speak & Spell

Soft Cell - Bedsitter - Non-Stop Erotic Cabaret

Soft Cell - Chips On My Shoulder - Non-Stop Erotic Cabaret

Yellow Magic Orchestra - Day Tripper - Solid State Survivor

Yellow Magic Orchestra - Behind The Mask - Solid State Survivor

Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark - Messages - The Best Of OMD

Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark - Electricity - The Best Of OMD

Dark Facade - Losing Faith - Losing Faith (Single)

Colour Radio - Bound For Life - History In 3 Chords: Milwaukee Alternative Bands 1973-1982

Dark Facade - Fear - Losing Faith (Single)

Yazoo - Nobody's Diary - You And Me Both

Yazoo - Walk Away From Love - You And Me Both

Eurythmics - Love Is A Stranger - Greatest Hits

Bronski Beat - No More War - The Age Of Consent

Bronski Beat - Smalltown Boy - The Age Of Consent

Pet Shop Boys - Opportunities (Let's Make Lots Of Money) - Please

Pet Shop Boys - Opportunities (Reprise) - Please

New Order - Thieves Like Us - International

New Order - The Perfect Kiss - International

PLAYLIST: Mondo Radio (04/20/16)

Here's the playlist for this week's edition of Mondo Radio, which you can download or stream here. This episode: "Electricity", featuring classic synthpop and more. If you enjoy it, be sure to also follow the show on Facebook, Tumblr and Twitter!

Artist - Song - Album

Gary Numan - Me I Disconnect From You - The Complete John Peel Sessions

Gary Numan - I Nearly Married A Human - The Complete John Peel Sessions

Ultravox - Just For A Moment - Systems Of Romance

Ultravox - Maximum Acceleration - Systems Of Romance

The Human League - Seconds - Dare

The Human League - Love Action (I Believe In Love) - Dare

M - Woman Make Man - New York, London, Paris, Munich

M - Moderne Man/Satisfy Your Lust - New York, London, Paris, Munich

The Buggles - The Plastic Age - The Age Of Plastic

The Buggles - Johnny On The Monorail - The Age Of Plastic

Stargard - Starbob - What You Waitin' For

Devo - That's Pep! - Freedom Of Choice

Devo - It's Not Right - Freedom Of Choice

Silicon Teens - Chip 'N Roll - Music For Parties

Silicon Teens - State Of Shock (Pt. 2) - Music For Parties

Depeche Mode - Big Muff - Speak & Spell

Depeche Mode - Puppets - Speak & Spell

Soft Cell - Bedsitter - Non-Stop Erotic Cabaret

Soft Cell - Chips On My Shoulder - Non-Stop Erotic Cabaret

Yellow Magic Orchestra - Day Tripper - Solid State Survivor

Yellow Magic Orchestra - Behind The Mask - Solid State Survivor

Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark - Messages - Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark

Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark - Electricity - Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark

Colour Radio - Bound For Life - History In 3 Chords: Milwaukee Alternative Bands 1973-1982

Soko - At The Cinema - History In 3 Chords: Milwaukee Alternative Bands 1973-1982

Dark Facade - Fear - Losing Faith (Single)

Dark Facade - Losing Faith - Losing Faith (Single)

Yazoo - Too Pieces - Upstairs At Eric's

Yazoo - Bring Your Love Down (Didn't I) - Upstairs At Eric's

Bronski Beat - Why? - The Age Of Consent

Bronski Beat - Smalltown Boy - The Age Of Consent

Pet Shop Boys - Opportunities (Let's Make Lots Of Money) - Please

Pet Shop Boys - Opportunities (Reprise) - Please

New Order - Thieves Like Us - International

New Order - The Perfect Kiss - International

PLAYLIST: Mondo Radio (09/02/15)

Here's the playlist for this week's edition of Mondo Radio, which you can download or stream here. This episode: "Goodbye 70's", featuring classic synthpop and more. If you enjoy it, remember to also follow the show on Facebook, Tumblr and Twitter!

Artist - Song - Album
Gary Numan - Me I Disconnect From You - The Complete John Peel Sessions
Gary Numan - I Nearly Married A Human - The Complete John Peel Sessions
Ultravox - Just For A Moment - Systems Of Romance
Ultravox - Maximum Acceleration - Systems Of Romance
The Human League - Darkness - Dare
The Human League - Love Action (I Believe In Love) - Dare
M - Pop Muzik - New York, London, Paris, Munich
M - Moderne Man/Satisfy Your Lust - New York, London, Paris, Munich
The Buggles - The Plastic Age - The Age Of Plastic
The Buggles - Johnny On The Monorail - The Age Of Plastic
Rocky - Typical Reaction - Wadda Ya Wanna Be ... When You Grow Up?
Silicon Teens - Chip 'N Roll - Music For Parties
Silicon Teens - State Of Shock (Pt. 2) - Music For Parties
Depeche Mode - Photographic - Speak & Spell
Depeche Mode - Tora! Tora! Tora! - Speak & Spell
Soft Cell - Entertain Me - Non-Stop Erotic Cabaret
Soft Cell - Chips On My Shoulder - Non-Stop Erotic Cabaret
Yellow Magic Orchestra - Day Tripper - Solid State Survivor
Yellow Magic Orchestra - Behind The Mask - Solid State Survivor
Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark - Messages - Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark
Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark - The Messerschmitt Twins - Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark
Dark Facade - Losing Faith - Losing Faith (Single)
Colour Radio - Bound For Life - History In 3 Chords: Milwaukee Alternative Bands 1973-1982
Soko - At The Cinema - History In 3 Chords: Milwaukee Alternative Bands 1973-1982
Dark Facade - Fear - Losing Faith (Single)
Yazoo - Only You - Upstairs At Eric's
Yazoo - Goodbye 70's - Upstairs At Eric's
Bronski Beat - Smalltown Boy - The Age Of Consent
Bronski Beat - Junk - The Age Of Consent
Pet Shop Boys - Opportunities (Let's Make Lots Of Money) - Please
Pet Shop Boys - Opportunities (Reprise) - Please
New Order - Thieves Like Us - International
New Order - The Perfect Kiss - International

PLAYLIST: Mondo Radio (01/28/15)

Here's the playlist for this week's edition of Mondo Radio, which you can download or stream here. This episode: "The Plastic Age", featuring classic synthpop and more. If you enjoy it, remember to also find the show on Facebook, Tumblr and Twitter!

Artist - Song - Album
Gary Numan - Me I Disconnect From You - The Complete John Peel Sessions
Gary Numan - Conversation - The Complete John Peel Sessions
Ultravox - Maximum Acceleration - Systems Of Romance
Ultravox - Someone Else's Clothes - Systems Of Romance
The Buggles - Johnny On The Monorail - The Age Of Plastic
The Buggles - The Plastic Age - The Age Of Plastic
M - Moderne Man/Satisfy Your Lust - New York, London, Paris, Munich
M - Pop Muzik - New York, London, Paris, Munich
Devo - (I Can't Get No) Satisfaction - Greatest Hits
Devo - Smart Patrol/Mr. DNA - Greatest Hits
Trillion - Fancy Action - Trillion
Silicon Teens - State Of Shock (Pt. 2) - Music For Parties
Silicon Teens - Let's Dance - Music For Parties
Yellow Magic Orchestra - Day Tripper - Solid State Survivor
Yellow Magic Orchestra - Solid State Survivor - Solid State Survivor
The Human League - Do Or Die - Dare
The Human League - Seconds - Dare
Depeche Mode - Photographic - Speak & Spell
Depeche Mode - Dreaming Of Me - Speak & Spell
Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark - Messages - Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark
Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark - Electricity - Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark
Dark Facade - Losing Faith - Losing Faith (Single)
Colour Radio - Bound For Life - History In 3 Chords: Milwaukee Alternative Bands 1973-1982
Dark Facade - Fear - Losing Faith (Single)
Yazoo - Nobody's Diary - You And Me Both
Yazoo - Sweet Thing - You And Me Both
Bronski Beat - Why? - The Age Of Consent
Bronski Beat - Smalltown Boy - The Age Of Consent
New Order - The Perfect Kiss - The Perfect Kiss (Single)
New Order - The Kiss Of Death - The Perfect Kiss (Single)

ALBUM REVIEW: Mechanimal - Secret Science

It's generally pretty easy to discover specialized record labels that consistently release good music yet restrict themselves to a specific genre, likewise those that put out a wide variety of material while being lax when it comes to quality control, but it's rarer to encounter one that's both eclectic and reliable, which makes independent Greek imprint Inner Ear Records well worth checking out. Covering everything from folk to electronic, the music they issue is usually as intriguing as it is adventurous, and Secret Science, the new sophomore album from Athens-based trio Mechanimal, is a nice addition to that expansive catalog.

Formed by Greek musician/journalist Giannis Papaioannou and American photographer Freddie Faulkenberry, the band members themselves describe their music as "drone 'n' roll", although that's an incomplete (and oddly inaccurate) description of the sounds found on Secret Science, the follow up to their 2012 self-titled debut. In fact, the album bounces between a number of styles, be it the upbeat synthpop of "We Come Alive", the subtly dubby, trip hop feel of "Cut Communications" or the dark, throbbing techno found on the record's muscular closer "Down in the Basement", all of which come with a tasteful amount of Joy Division worship.

Those influences, as well as Secret Science's forays into industrial and more conventional alt-rock, aren't exactly wildly divergent, but the deftness with which the appropriately, hilariously named Mechanimal navigates the transitions from one to the other makes even the occasional misstep, such as the title track, where the clenched-jaw vocals and some overwrought lyrics conspire to push the song into goth cliché, seem less pronounced, even on repeat listens. Altogether it's a cohesive set of songs, but offers its share of surprises, making it more than deserving of a few spins and yet another solid release from Inner Ear Records.

CONCERT REVIEW: Erasure (The Pabst Theatre, Milwaukee)

In addition to their expansive roster of past hits, venerable synthpop duo Erasure shows off songs from their brand new studio album, The Violet Flame, at the Pabst Theatre. 

Read my full review here.

CONCERT REVIEW: Stacian, Gel Set, Magic Key & Storm Chaser (The Cactus Club, Milwaukee)

Milwaukee's Stacian and Chicago's Gel Set join forces for a split 12" on Moniker Records, marking its release with this synth-heavy show at the Cactus Club.

Read my full review here.