Third volume in the hugely successful ‘musik music musique’ series, this time exploring 1982, the year synth pop came to dominate the airwaves.

Over 50 tracks showcasing the artists at the forefront of the musical phenomena that defined the 1980s.

Featuring Ultravox, Thomas Dolby, O.M.D., New Order, Talk Talk, Fashiøn, Blancmange, Soft Cell, Heaven 17, Yello, Fad Gadget, The Human League, Toyah, Kim Wilde, Tears For Fears, The Passage, Japan and countless other electronic luminaries.

Packed with familiar classics and lesser-known gems. Brought to you by the team behind the critical and commercial hits ‘Close to the noise floor’ and ‘Electrical language’.

Sleevenotes by Electronic Sound Magazine’s Mat Smith.

Following 2021’s ‘Musik Music Musique 2.0’ set, the third volume in the series looks at the electronic pop scene as it came to dominate the airwaves. A period which saw the 1980’s credible musical landscape evolve from gritty post-punk to shamelessly aspirational polished pop.


Featuring countless artists who would become household names (many of which remain active today) alongside lesser-known scene mainstays, independent innovators and novelty opportunists, ‘Musik Music Musique 3.0’ explores the evolution of synth pop from anything resembling a ‘scene’ into the standard musical form of the day, soon to be embraced by everybody from power balladeers to quasi-rock stadium acts. From chart staples and nightclub anthems to rarities, curios and collectables, this set gives equal airtime to all, basking in the breadth of ideas and innovation being explored as the musical world moved towards the mid-80s.

Eclectic, endlessly innovative and, most importantly, enduringly listenable, ‘Music Musik Musique 3.0’ continues where its predecessors left off, and sets the scene for forthcoming 1983 and 1984 editions.