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Synthpop Symphony

Curated by DJ Matt Williams, Synthpop Symphony blends classic ’80s synthpop with cutting-edge Italo disco, electropop, and synthwave.

Synthpop Symphony The Past, Present, and Future of Synth-Driven Dance Music What Makes It Special Synthpop Symphony it’s a fully mixed, DJ-hosted experience blending the magic of 1980s synthpop with the sleek power of today’s Italo disco, electropop, and darkwave. Curated by veteran broadcaster DJ Matt Williams, the show is the result of over 30 years of radio and club experience - grounded in instinct, storytelling, and a deep connection to […]

A Career Built on Synths and Radio Waves

Matt Williams is a veteran DJ and radio personality with a career spanning over three decades in electronic music broadcasting. Based in Los Angeles, he began his journey behind the decks in 1987. Cutting his teeth on college radio before launching the acclaimed mix show The Underground Lounge on the modern rock station The Edge. Since then, he’s built a reputation as a master curator of synth-driven soundscapes.

Synthpop Symphony: A Global Soundtrack

Matt is the creator and host of Synthpop Symphony. A globally syndicated radio show dedicated to the past, present, and future of synthpop, Italo disco, darkwave, electropop, and synthwave. Airing weekly on over 40 radio stations across 60+ countries, the show blends nostalgic classics from artists like Depeche Mode and New Order with fresh underground anthems from acts like Nuovo Testamento, Cannons, and Purple Disco Machine.

From Club Floors to Global Airwaves

Throughout his career, Matt Williams has shared stages and opened for some of electronic music’s most iconic names. Including A Flock of Seagulls, Moby, The Prodigy, Red Flag, Cause and Effect, and Anything Box. His live sets and radio mixes are known for their fluid transitions, club-ready energy, and deep-digging selections. A bold appeal to both retro synth lovers and modern electronic fans.

Synthpop Symphony stands out not only for its expert curation but for its commitment to independent artists and labels – never pay-to-play, always passion-driven. Matt continues to elevate the global synth scene through exclusive premieres, themed segments like School of Synth, and his ongoing Sinister Disco mix series.