#Synth Pop

[rockandroar]

Here are my latest sketches of Layla!

Layla the monkey plays the synthesizer in the band and is perhaps the most innovative member - and the funniest. This playful comedian plays a vital role in bringing an upbeat - and often loud - energy onboard the tour bus. Her confidence and outgoing personality make her essential for forming connections between her band and other musicians that she may meet along the way.

Layla has an eye for design, and is fascinated by color, texture, and anything that sparkles. She is always trying on creative looks and styles, and isn't afraid to be bold with her costuming choices. If anything is new on the fashion scene, she’s the first to hear about it, and when it comes to music, she is likewise always on the cutting edge. With an open mind and fearless attitude, she expresses great curiosity towards anything she hasn’t seen or heard before, and loves to change things up.

[phonographica]

Lime - Cutie Pie (1988)

[halonumber]

Depeche Mode - Stripped (1986) dir. Peter Care

[possible-streetwear]

Strawberry Switchblade

[eroticlamb]

John Taylor of Duran Duran ⋆ ౨ৎ ˚ ˖ ࣪ Unknown source

[the-90s-music-colosseum]

The 90s Song Ever - Semifinals 2

As usual: listen to both songs before voting (if you somehow haven't yet), and define "better" any way you wish!

[cannedbluesblog]

Depeche Mode 1981

[nicolascageisagoth]

🦢Depeche Mode with Vince Clarke, 1981

The last 4 brain cells

[musicmoreweirdthangood]

Klaus Nomi, 1982: "Rubberband Lazer"

It wasn't enough for him to fuse opera with quirky synth pop on tracks like "Simple Man" and "Nomi Song (Know Me)" so for this song about being a space pilot he threw in some cowboy music

[astralbondpro]

Aurora // Temporary High

[phonographica]

Buggles – On T.V. (1981)

[halonumber]

Depeche Mode - Strangelove '88 dir. Martyn Atkins

[mrmousetolliver]

Bronski Beat (c.1984) One of the, if not the, first out Gay rock group to get a major record deal. The group consisted of Jimmy Somerville (vocals), Steve Bronski (keyboards, percussion) and Larry Steinbachek (keyboards, percussion). While this version of the group only lasted two years before Somerville left for a solo career, their album Age of Consent helped define not only gay culture but the 80's overall.

[putrefawn]

Yeule by Neil Krug

[the-90s-music-colosseum]

Round 5 - Match 7

Define "better" any way you wish!