'Take On Me' was released as a single on this day in April 1985. The debut single by a-ha, this release was a second attempt after their original version of 'Take On Me' (released in 1984) failed to chart. 🎹 This release reached No. 2 in the UK charts.

'Regret' by New Order was released on this day in April 1993. The lead single from the band's sixth studio album, 'Republic', it was produced by Stephen Hague (who is also listed as co-writer). The single reached No. 4 in the UK charts.

I didn't wanna see you Not when you're at your best... www.youtube.com/watch?v=gZYi...

'Replicas' was released on this day in April 1979. The second and final studio album by Tubeway Army, it featured the No. 1 hit single, 'Are 'Friends' Electric?'.🎹 The album reached No. 1 in the UK charts.

'Locomotion' was released on this day in 1984. OMD's first single from their album 'Junk Culture', it demonstrated a much more pop-orientated direction for the band with its steel drum percussion and brass elements. 'Locomotion' reached No. 5 in the UK charts.

Remembering Ikutaro Kakehashi, who sadly passed away on this day in 2017. Roland’s founder was a visionary whose work in the early world of electronic music helped to shape and hone it into a revolution that echoed into the modern era.

Happy Birthday to Billy Currie, born on this day in 1950. Best known as the keyboard and strings player with Ultravox, Billy is a multi-instrumentalist who has also worked with the likes of Visage, Gary Numan & Dead or Alive. 📸 Thargol

'Cowboy' by Erasure was released on this day in March 1997. The eighth studio album by the synth-pop duo, it featured the singles 'In My Arms', 'Don't Say Your Love Is Killing Me' and 'Rain'. The album reached No. 10 in the UK charts.

'Silver Eye' was released on this day in 2017. The seventh album by electronic music duo Goldfrapp, it featured the singles 'Anymore', 'Systemagic', 'Everything Is Never Enough' and 'Ocean'. The album reached No. 6 in the UK charts.

Four weeks today for this concert where I will be playing alongside @flcartographer.bsky.social & @sulkrooms.bsky.social at the Capstone Theatre in Liverpool. We're all playing solo sets followed by a three way jam session which should be fun. Modulars at the ready. Hope to see some of you there.

'The Circus', the second studio album by Erasure, was released on this day in March 1987. The album spawned four successful singles including 'Sometimes', 'It Doesn't Have To Be', 'Victim of Love' and 'The Circus'. 'The Circus' reached No. 6 in the UK charts.

Remembering Vangelis, born on this day in 1943. Best known for his Academy Award-winning score to 'Chariots of Fire', as well as scoring 'Blade Runner', 'Missing', 'Antarctica', 'The Bounty', '1492: Conquest of Paradise' and 'Alexander'. Vangelis sadly passed away in May 2022.

Catch Promenade Cinema in action tomorrow in Manchester with some Japanese cyberpunk support via @psydoll.bsky.social 🖤🖤🖤🎹

Her dream's to give her heart away Like an orphan on a wave... www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uks_...

'Such a Shame' by Talk Talk was released as a single on this day in March 1984. The track appears on the band's second album 'It's My Life' and reached No. 49 in the UK charts.

'The Anvil' was released on this day in 1982. The second studio album by Visage, it featured the singles 'The Damned Don't Cry' and 'Night Train'. The album's disntictive cover photograph was taken by Helmut Newton. 'The Anvil' charted at No. 6 in the UK.

Interview with Kraftwerk from 40 years ago, talking about "The Comfort Of Divisions"

Too many Depeche Mode influences.

Please repost our fabulous new song, for awareness (of our fabulous new song). youtu.be/w8BB3IW7LQw We've got a couple more of those "Live In Jenny's Sitting Room" clips and if this goes viral we'll post them. One is a new song called 'Holy Guacamole'. No, seriously.

'Train of Thought' was released as a single on this day in March 1986 taken from the band's 1985 debut album, 'Hunting High and Low'. It was a-ha's third consecutive top-10 single in the UK, reaching No. 8.

'Please', the debut album by Pet Shop Boys, was released on this day in 1986. The album featured the singles 'West End Girls', 'Opportunities (Let's Make Lots of Money)', 'Suburbia' and 'Love Comes Quickly'. 'Please' reached No. 3 in the UK charts.

Depeche Mode album 'Memento Mori' was released on this day in 2023. The band's fifteenth studio album, it featured singles including 'Ghosts Again', 'My Favourite Stranger' and 'Before We Drown'. The album reached No. 2 in the UK charts.

'Songs of Faith and Devotion' by Depeche Mode was released on this day in 1993. The band's eighth studio album, it became Depeche Mode's first studio album to reach No. 1 on both the UK Albums Chart and the US Billboard 200.

Delighted to announce that In Another World: The Four Seasons of Talk Talk, is coming on May 21, 2026, published by the fabulous @newmodernbooks.bsky.social. There’s a lot of love in this one. Pre-orders: Resident: tinyurl.com/mrxrpsuh Rough Trade: tinyurl.com/28v3tda4 A: tinyurl.com/3sz3scf4

'No-One Driving' by John Foxx was released as a single on this day in 1980. The second single release from Foxx's 'Metamatic' album (following 'Underpass'), it reached No. 32 in the album charts.

'Trans-Europe Express' by Kraftwerk was released on this day in 1977. The sixth studio album by the German band, it spawned two singles: 'Trans-Europe Express' and 'Showroom Dummies'. The album became hugely influential, inspiring acts from Afrika Bambaataa to Joy Division.

OMD's 'Kleptocracy' EP was released digitally on this day in 2024. It included a remix by Tiny Magnetic Pets as well as B-side track 'Silver Cloud' (a cover of the La Düsseldorf classic) and the Cephid remix of 'Kleptocracy'.

The new Ladytron album 'Paradises' is out now. How do you think it stack up against the synth-pop outfit's legacy? 🎹

Depeche Mode album 'Violator' was released on this day in 1990. The band's seventh studio album, it featured the singles 'Personal Jesus', 'Enjoy the Silence', 'Policy of Truth' and 'World in My Eyes'. 'Violator' reached No. 2 in the UK Album Charts.

OMD testing out theories...

'Sailing on the Seven Seas' by OMD was released on this day in 1991. The first single from the album 'Sugar Tax', it reached No. 3 in the UK charts.

Kraftwerk's 'Radio-Activity' album to get special 50th Anniversary release on blu-ray audio this coming May.

'Everybody Wants to Rule the World' by Tears for Fears was released on this day in 1985. The single reached No. 2 in the UK charts.

'Black Celebration' was released on this day in 1986. Depeche Mode's fifth studio album, it featured the singles 'Stripped', 'A Question of Lust', 'A Question of Time' and 'But Not Tonight'. 🎹 The album reached No. 4 on the UK Albums Chart.

Leafing through “Pet Shop Boys Volume”, the complete visual record of PSB. The 592-page hardback book will be published by @thamesandhudson.bsky.social on April 7th 2026 and is available to pre-order now. wmg.lnk.to/psb-volume

[Sade voice 🎵]

CHVRCHES - 'The Mother We Share' #mothersday www.youtube.com/watch?v=_mTR...

Duran Duran released a cover version of 'Perfect Day' on this day in March 1995. It marked their first single from the band's covers album 'Thank You'. The single reached No. 28 in the UK singles chart.

OMD - Cover Stars for Smash Hits in 1982.

'Ssss' was released on this day in 2012 via Mute. The debut studio album by electronic music duo VCMG, which consisted of Vince Clarke (Erasure / Yazoo / Depeche Mode) and Martin L. Gore (Depeche Mode), it featured the EPs 'Spock', 'Single Blip' and 'Aftermaths'.

'I Ran' was released on this day in March 1982. A single by A Flock of Seagulls, it was the second release from their self-titled debut album. It reached No. 43 in the UK charts.

'People Are People' was released on this day in March 1984. The lead single from Depeche Mode's fourth studio album, 'Some Great Reward' it reached No. 4 in the UK charts.

The Electricity Club remains at its original location of www.electricity-club.co.uk where it has lived since its formation in 2007 (refer to skeet 2/4 for clarification of the chronology here). 4/4

The existence of that site has been used to promote false narratives (i.e. regarding the founding of The Electricity Club). The rogue site’s actions include targeting bands, writers, promoters and other third parties. TEC has no association with any of those statements. 3/4

In 2017, one of TEC’s former contributors appropriated the name of the site and set up a separate unsanctioned domain. These actions were not authorised by TEC’s founder and any use of 'The Electricity Club' as a name by third parties should be considered in bad faith. 2/4

We've been made aware that the rogue TEC site has attempted to create a presence here. To keep people in the loop, here's a brief recap of the statement we made several years ago regarding the rogue site… 1/4

Electronic music is a genre that was started and shaped by women, so on International Women's Day, here are some Bandcamp recommendations for women making some of the best electronic music you can get today. 🧵

Debut album by Tears for Fears 'The Hurting' was released on this day in March 1983. The album featured the band's first three hit singles 'Mad World', 'Change', and 'Pale Shelter'. 'The Hurting' peaked at No. 1 on the UK Albums Chart. .