Syrian sounds like the optimistic, high-tech future we were promised in 1980s sci-fi movies, rendered with the crisp digital precision of the 21st century. Their music is a rush of soaring synth leads, driving dancefloor rhythms, and a pervasive sense of wonder. It is bright, energetic, and unashamedly electronic, favoring shimmering textures over the grit typically found in industrial music.
What truly sets them apart is their commitment to the 'space' aesthetic. While many of their peers in the EBM and futurepop scenes lean into angst or aggression, Syrian maintains a melodic, almost starry-eyed quality. The heavy use of vocoders and layered synthesizers creates a sound that feels both robotic and deeply human, capturing the tension between technology and the soul.
Start with 'Alien Nation' to experience their peak interstellar pop sensibility. It is the perfect entry point for anyone who wants music that feels like a cinematic journey through the cosmos, combining the hooks of classic synth-pop with the propulsive energy of modern club music.
Syrian is an Italian Futurepop, synthpop band, formed by Andylab (Vocals, Synthesizers, Vocoder) and Voyager (Synthesizers, Production, Vocoder). The band was once signed to A Different Drum, the largest Synthpop record label in the world in the early to mid 2000s. Syrian has released 5 albums, 4 singles, 1 EP and 2 compilation albums since 2003. In 2005, Syrian performed live in the US. As of 2016 the band continues to perform live shows in Europe, while maintaining an active presence on the internet with their fans. In late 2016 Syrian posted a short video on YouTube with track snippets, which indicated a new album was in the works for 2017. However, the release was delayed and was eventually released on September 3, 2018.
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