Synthpop Events in Los Angeles
Synthpop emerged in the late 1970s and peaked during the 1980s as a subset of new wave, characterized by the replacement of traditional rock instruments with synthesizers and drum machines. Find upcoming Synthpop events in Los Angeles below.
Los Angeles
Upcoming Synthpop Events · Los Angeles
PULP X BLUR: 2 ROOM DANCE PARTY
Fri, 26 Jun @ 9:30 PM
Earlybirds Club 80s + New Wave Night
Sat, 27 Jun @ 6:00 PM
A Vampire Rollerdisco
Sat, 27 Jun @ 6:00 PM
ShadowDance L.A.
Sat, 27 Jun @ 9:00 PM
FEM&M
Sun, 28 Jun @ 8:00 PM
Sounds at SOLARC
Mon, 29 Jun @ 7:00 PM
Desert Daze: Fartbarf
Fri, 3 Jul @ 9:30 PM
Ginger Root (DJ Set)
Fri, 3 Jul @ 10:00 PM
Club Disintegration
Fri, 3 Jul @ 9:30 PM
Black Silk Stocking
Thu, 9 Jul @ 10:30 PM
Depeche Boat Floating Dance Party
Sat, 11 Jul @ 7:00 PM
Tighten Up - Back To the 80s
Sat, 11 Jul @ 9:00 PM
Club Disintegration
Sat, 11 Jul @ 9:30 PM
The Femcels
Sat, 18 Jul @ 7:00 PM
Johnny Dynamite
Mon, 20 Jul @ 9:00 PM
Howard Jones: Things Can Only Get Better Tour
Mon, 20 Jul @ 6:30 PM
Howard Jones: Things Can Only Get Better Tour
Tue, 21 Jul @ 6:45 PM
Totally Tubular Festival
Thu, 23 Jul @ 6:00 PM
Suki Waterhouse w Charlotte Lawrence
Thu, 23 Jul @ 7:30 PM
Spotlight: SLAYYYTER
Thu, 23 Jul @ 7:30 PM
Fake Dad
Thu, 23 Jul @ 7:00 PM
Howard Jones: Things Can Only Get Better Tour
Thu, 23 Jul @ 6:30 PM
Suki Waterhouse: The Loveland Tour
Fri, 24 Jul @ 7:00 PM
TOTALLY TUBULAR FESTIVAL
Fri, 24 Jul @ 6:00 PMSound profile
An electronic, vocal-driven sound.
About Synthpop
Synthpop emerged in the late 1970s and peaked during the 1980s as a subset of new wave, characterized by the replacement of traditional rock instruments with synthesizers and drum machines. Often rooted in the experimentalism of Krautrock and the danceability of disco, the genre features precise four-on-the-floor rhythms, sequenced basslines, and polished, radio-friendly production. While early iterations frequently conveyed a detached or futuristic mood, the style eventually embraced pop sensibilities, blending melancholic lyrics with upbeat, melodic arrangements that define its enduring commercial appeal. This electronic evolution bridged the gap between avant-garde minimalism and mainstream success, establishing a template for modern electropop and contemporary dance music through its focus on digital textures and catchy hooks.
Also known as: Synth-pop, Technopop
Synthpop events in Los Angeles - FAQ
- What is Synthpop music?
- Synthpop emerged in the late 1970s and peaked during the 1980s as a subset of new wave, characterized by the replacement of traditional rock instruments with synthesizers and drum machines. Often rooted in the experimentalism of Krautrock and the danceability of disco, the genre features precise four-on-the-floor rhythms, sequenced basslines, and polished, radio-friendly production. While early iterations frequently conveyed a detached or futuristic mood, the style eventually embraced pop sensib…
- What Synthpop events are in Los Angeles?
- Mood tracks all upcoming Synthpop events in Los Angeles - concerts, club nights, and live shows. The calendar is updated daily with new events across all major venues. Browse the listings above to find tonight's Synthpop events or upcoming shows this week.
- What are the characteristics of Synthpop music?
- Synthpop music scores high on commerciality (90%), vocality (85%), danceability (75%), and lower on grit (15%), organicness (10%). These qualities shape the typical Synthpop sound at live events and club nights.
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