synth-pop

2020
Gorillaz The Lost Chord release

On 24 December the band released “The Lost Chord”, the ninth and final episode of the first season of Song Machine . The track features the British musician Leee John .

Bastille (band) Goosebumps single

“Goosebumps” was released on the same day and features Kenny Beats .

Bastille (band) Goosebumps EP

“What You Gonna Do???” and “Survivin’” were accompanied by another single “Goosebumps” on the EP , Goosebumps EP , released on 4 December 2020.

Depeche Mode Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

On 7 November 2020, the band were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame .

Gorillaz The Valley of the Pagans release

On 5 November the band released ” The Valley of the Pagans “, the eighth episode of Song Machine . The track features the American singer Beck . The music video is known for being the first major studio production filmed in Grand Theft Auto V . The video ends…
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Aurora (singer) In November 2020, Aurora recorded the title track for the Norwegian

In November 2020, Aurora recorded the title track for the Norwegian Christmas miniseries Stjernestøv for NRK , under the musical direction of Gaute Tønder; she then contributed vocals to “Vinterens Gåte” and “Det Ev Ei Rosa Sprunge” for Herborg Kråkevik ‘s album Juleroser . Backed by the Bergen Philharmonic Orchestra…
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Against the Current (band) That Won’t Save Us

On October 28, 2020, Against the Current released their new song “That Won’t Save Us”

Gorillaz Season One album announcement

Gorillaz also announced the title and tracklist for Song Machine, Season One: Strange Timez , released on 23 October 2020, featuring further guest appearances from Elton John , 6lack , JPEGMafia , Kano , Roxani Arias, Moonchild Sanelly and Chai , among others.

Arcade Fire Broken Record podcast interview

On October 21, 2020, Butler was interviewed for the Broken Record podcast, where he commented about Arcade Fire’s sixth album.

Gorillaz The Pink Phantom release

On 1 October the band released ” The Pink Phantom “, the seventh episode of Song Machine . The track features John and the American R&B recording artist 6lack.