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Heliophile Enschede, The Netherlands
Heliophile is Gijs van Ouwerkerk and Maarten Vloon, a synthpop duo from The Netherlands. Consistent with their geographical
location, between the UK and Germany, their music can be described as a cross between the more accessible British synthpop and the slightly darker stuff made in Germany.
Similar artists: Diorama, De/Vision, Mesh, VNV Nation, Tenek, Pet Shop Boys.
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Very catchy songs with a punchy synthpop sound and great melodies.
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Great synth/wave band, also from The Netherlands.
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A very addictive pop album with timeless melodies and Martyn's enchanting voice.
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LIVING GHOSTS
by Promenade Cinema
supported by 15 fans who also own “Hungry for the Day”
Sounds like the album could be in either a fashion show or a kinetic action movie from the 2010s and I mean that in a good way. Theres kind of a touch of VNV Nation in the sound as well as the stated nods.
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Holy Rivers | Incubation Song
by Empathy Test
supported by 15 fans who also own “Hungry for the Day”
Not only both songs in this double A side deserve the top spot, even the remixes add a lot of value!
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A snappy modern take on ’80s synthpop, recorded to cassette using old-school samplers.
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