At SynthPop Radio, our Top 5 of the Month features the hottest synthpop tracks carefully selected by our dedicated staff. Every month, we showcase five standout songs known for their unique sound, style, and impact. Whether it’s breakout hits or underground favorites, these are the essential tracks defining the moment.

November 2025

Ghosts of the Tsunami” is a powerful solo track from British-born singer/songwriter Isaac Howlett, best known as the voice of acclaimed synthpop band Empathy Test. Blending driving electronic beats with haunting, emotional vocals, the song reflects on invisible trauma and feeling disconnected from the world, inspired in part by the 2017 non-fiction book about the aftermath of the Japanese tsunami. Atmospheric and intense, it showcases Howlett’s knack for cinematic synthpop that hits both the heart and the dancefloor.

Machines (Hello Goodbye)” is a high-energy futurepop/synthpop track from German band Beyond Border, built on driving beats, soaring synths, and a big, club-ready chorus. The lyrics reflect on technology, AI, and an uncertain future where humans and machines collide, asking whether this brave new world is our destiny or a point of no return. Powerful vocals and a polished electronic production make this a standout anthem for fans of modern dark synth and futurepop.


Waited” is an emotional, club-friendly track by American futurepop/EBM project Assemblage 23, led by musician Tom Shear. Built on driving beats, melodic synth lines, and heartfelt vocals, the song reflects on longing, missed chances, and the pain of waiting for something—or someone—that never fully arrives. Its mix of powerful lyrics and dancefloor energy makes it a standout track for fans of introspective yet uplifting electronic music.

The Name” is a dark, atmospheric track by legendary German electro/industrial band Project Pitchfork. Driven by pulsing beats, layered synths, and intense vocals, the song dives into themes of identity, power, and the weight carried by the names and labels we’re given. Its brooding mood and powerful production capture the band’s signature blend of gothic emotion and driving electronic energy, making it a standout for fans of darkwave and industrial synth.

A New Reign” is the title track from Swedish darkwave duo White Birches’ third album, a brooding yet beautifully melodic blend of heavy bass, dark beats, and haunting pop sensibilities. Driven by Jenny Gabrielsson Mare’s emotive vocals and atmospheric synths, the song reflects themes of loss, change, and finding strength in the ashes of a fractured world. Combining fragility with power, it’s a shadowy, cinematic piece that will resonate with fans of modern darkwave, post-punk, and moody electronic music.