Artist· 80s British synthpop duo, aka Yaz

Yazoo

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new wave synth-pop dance electronic pop

Yazoo, the British synth-pop duo formed by Vince Clarke and Alison Moyet, continues to be celebrated for their influential 1983 album 'Upstairs at Eric’s,' which marks its 44th anniversary on 20 August. The group's legacy is further highlighted by Yazoo Records' release of 'Mémoire de blues,' and by birthday tributes to both Clarke and Moyet, who turn 65 this year.

Artist· 80s British synthpop duo, aka Yaz

Yazoo

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2 articles Nov 2

Jack Antonoff Bleachers Bruce Springsteen Yazoo Taylor Swift Lorde Lana Del Rey

The Line of Best Fit

Side-Line Oct 29

Depeche Mode’s ‘Speak & Spell’ turns 45 on 29 October

Depeche Mode Vince Clarke Martin L. Gore Dave Gahan Andy Fletcher Daniel Miller Yazoo

The Guardian Music Oct 25

‘I’d rather live through something publicly than escape it privately’: Jack Antonoff on survivor’s guilt, songwriting and his shock divorce

Bleachers Fun Yazoo Taylor Swift Sabrina Carpenter Lorde

Side-Line Oct 2

Split Vision release ‘Cold War’, the second single from ‘BetaCity’

Split Vision Depeche Mode Alphaville Erasure Yazoo Pet Shop Boys

Post-Punk.com Sep 30

“I Know You Will Give In to Me” — She 1 • Him 2 Share Video for Unsettling Synthpop Single “Obsessed”

HIM Evan Nave Lestat Elastica The Human League Yazoo Soft Cell

10 articles Sep 29

Erasure Vince Clarke Andy Bell Ladytron Erik Satie Depeche Mode Yazoo Alison Moyet Doublespeak

Clash Music, Consequence of Sound, Post-Punk.com +7

Side-Line Sep 28

Depeche Mode’s ‘Music for the Masses’ turns 39 on 28 September

Depeche Mode David Bascombe Vince Clarke Martin L. Gore Andy Fletcher Dave Gahan Yazoo

Side-Line Sep 27

Depeche Mode’s ‘A Broken Frame’ turns 44 on 27 September

Depeche Mode Martin L. Gore Vince Clarke Yazoo Alison Moyet Alan Wilder Blancmange

Side-Line Sep 19

Andy Bell’s ‘Electric Blue’ triple-vinyl reissue gets new December 4 release date

Andy Bell Erasure Vince Clarke Ultravox Duran Duran Nick Rhodes Steve Lillywhite

Side-Line Sep 10

Split Vision return with a new synthpop single, ‘Out Of Nowhere’

Split Vision Depeche Mode Alphaville Yazoo Erasure Pet Shop Boys

The Quietus Sep 1

No Longer Lost: David Sylvian’s Gone to Earth at 40

David Sylvian Talk Talk Bill Nelson King Crimson Jon Hassell Holger Czukay Soft Cell

Culture Blues Sep 1

Mémoire de blues : Yazoo Records

Yazoo Shanachie Nick Perls J. Mayo ‘Ink’ Williams Son House Blind Willie McTell Charley Patton

Side-Line Aug 29

Andy Bell’s ‘Extended Blue’ triple vinyl and the ‘Love Oneself’ 12-inch both miss their release date

Andy Bell Erasure Vince Clarke Depeche Mode Yazoo The Assembly

2 articles Aug 24

Depeche Mode Daniel Miller Gareth Jones Vince Clarke Martin L. Gore Dave Gahan Andy Fletcher

Side-Line, We Rave You

Songazine Aug 22

Doublespeak, AOTY 2026 ?

Vince Clarke Depeche Mode Yazoo Neil Arthur Blancmange Benge

Side-Line Aug 20

Yazoo’s ‘Upstairs at Eric’s’ turns 44 on 20 August

Yazoo Vince Clarke Alison Moyet Eric Radcliffe John Fryer Daniel Miller Depeche Mode

American Songwriter Aug 18

4 Lead Singers From the New Romantic Movement Who Brought the Attitude and Emotion

Annie Lennox Eurythmics Martin Fry ABC Ian McCulloch Echo & the Bunnymen

Side-Line Aug 17

The Electrozixx, the Floreffe synthpop duo behind fifth EP ‘Frenchy Touch’

The Electrozixx People Theatre Depeche Mode Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark Yazoo Pet Shop Boys Alphaville

3 articles Aug 11

Vince Clarke Depeche Mode Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark Andy Fletcher Dave Gahan Alison Moyet Yazoo The Assembly

RTBF – Musique

RTBF – Musique Aug 4

"Just Can’t Get Enough" : comment le tube de Depeche Mode a-t-il survécu au départ de son créateur ?

Depeche Mode Martin L. Gore Vince Clarke Yazoo Erasure Alison Moyet Andy Bell

2 articles Nov 2

Jack Antonoff Bleachers Bruce Springsteen Yazoo Taylor Swift Lorde Lana Del Rey

The Line of Best Fit

The Guardian Music Oct 25

‘I’d rather live through something publicly than escape it privately’: Jack Antonoff on survivor’s guilt, songwriting and his shock divorce

Bleachers Fun Yazoo Taylor Swift Sabrina Carpenter Lorde

Post-Punk.com Sep 30

“I Know You Will Give In to Me” — She 1 • Him 2 Share Video for Unsettling Synthpop Single “Obsessed”

HIM Evan Nave Lestat Elastica The Human League Yazoo Soft Cell

Side-Line Sep 28

Depeche Mode’s ‘Music for the Masses’ turns 39 on 28 September

Depeche Mode David Bascombe Vince Clarke Martin L. Gore Andy Fletcher Dave Gahan Yazoo

Side-Line Sep 19

Andy Bell’s ‘Electric Blue’ triple-vinyl reissue gets new December 4 release date

Andy Bell Erasure Vince Clarke Ultravox Duran Duran Nick Rhodes Steve Lillywhite

The Quietus Sep 1

No Longer Lost: David Sylvian’s Gone to Earth at 40

David Sylvian Talk Talk Bill Nelson King Crimson Jon Hassell Holger Czukay Soft Cell

Side-Line Aug 29

Andy Bell’s ‘Extended Blue’ triple vinyl and the ‘Love Oneself’ 12-inch both miss their release date

Andy Bell Erasure Vince Clarke Depeche Mode Yazoo The Assembly

Songazine Aug 22

Doublespeak, AOTY 2026 ?

Vince Clarke Depeche Mode Yazoo Neil Arthur Blancmange Benge

American Songwriter Aug 18

4 Lead Singers From the New Romantic Movement Who Brought the Attitude and Emotion

Annie Lennox Eurythmics Martin Fry ABC Ian McCulloch Echo & the Bunnymen

3 articles Aug 11

Vince Clarke Depeche Mode Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark Andy Fletcher Dave Gahan Alison Moyet Yazoo The Assembly

RTBF – Musique

Side-Line Oct 29

Depeche Mode’s ‘Speak & Spell’ turns 45 on 29 October

Depeche Mode Vince Clarke Martin L. Gore Dave Gahan Andy Fletcher Daniel Miller Yazoo

Side-Line Oct 2

Split Vision release ‘Cold War’, the second single from ‘BetaCity’

Split Vision Depeche Mode Alphaville Erasure Yazoo Pet Shop Boys

10 articles Sep 29

Erasure Vince Clarke Andy Bell Ladytron Erik Satie Depeche Mode Yazoo Alison Moyet Doublespeak

Clash Music, Consequence of Sound, Post-Punk.com +7

Side-Line Sep 27

Depeche Mode’s ‘A Broken Frame’ turns 44 on 27 September

Depeche Mode Martin L. Gore Vince Clarke Yazoo Alison Moyet Alan Wilder Blancmange

Side-Line Sep 10

Split Vision return with a new synthpop single, ‘Out Of Nowhere’

Split Vision Depeche Mode Alphaville Yazoo Erasure Pet Shop Boys

Culture Blues Sep 1

Mémoire de blues : Yazoo Records

Yazoo Shanachie Nick Perls J. Mayo ‘Ink’ Williams Son House Blind Willie McTell Charley Patton

2 articles Aug 24

Depeche Mode Daniel Miller Gareth Jones Vince Clarke Martin L. Gore Dave Gahan Andy Fletcher

Side-Line, We Rave You

Side-Line Aug 20

Yazoo’s ‘Upstairs at Eric’s’ turns 44 on 20 August

Yazoo Vince Clarke Alison Moyet Eric Radcliffe John Fryer Daniel Miller Depeche Mode

Side-Line Aug 17

The Electrozixx, the Floreffe synthpop duo behind fifth EP ‘Frenchy Touch’

The Electrozixx People Theatre Depeche Mode Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark Yazoo Pet Shop Boys Alphaville

RTBF – Musique Aug 4

"Just Can’t Get Enough" : comment le tube de Depeche Mode a-t-il survécu au départ de son créateur ?

Depeche Mode Martin L. Gore Vince Clarke Yazoo Erasure Alison Moyet Andy Bell

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