Naming some of their "hot picks" for musical success in 2009, the BBC predicts the soundtrack to the next twelve months will be electronic - a throwback (or tribute) to the glory days of the early 1980s synthesizer experimentalists.
BBC Hot Picks 2009
So, intrigued by this concept (being a child of that very electro era myself), I thought I'd investigate some of the names on their list. Amongst the usual studenty, arthouse dross and faux-"street" artists, these three rather piqued my interest. See what you think...
La Roux:
The rather cute Frankmusik:
Little Boots:
I wish them every success, but in the meantime, here's a taste of some real 1980s electronic music masters at work...
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