Synth-pop originated in the United States and United Kingdom in the 1970s, featuring the synthesizer as the dominant musical instrument. Some of the earliest and most recognized synth-pop artists were Kraftwerk, Duran Duran, Ultravox, and New Order. Iconic synth-pop songs from the 1980s include "I Ran (So Far Away)" by A Flock of Seagulls and "Take On Me" by a-ha, which reached number 1 and 2 on music charts in the US and UK, respectively.

1. SYNTH-POP
Synth-pop originated mainlyfrom the United States and the United
Kingdom. Clearlyshown by the name, it features the synthesizer as the
dominantmusical instrument. Synthesizers were first used in pop music in
the 1960sbutit wasn’t until the mid-1970sthatit became really popular
and developed into its own genre. Someof the earliest and most
recognised artists of synth-pop were: Kraftwerk, Duran Duran,Ultravox and
New Order. Duran Duran wereand are still highly recognised for their synth
pop music.
Someiconic songs fall into the synth-pop genre including; “I ran (so far
away” by A Flockof Seagulls (1982) and “Takeon me” by a-ha (1985). A-
ha’s iconic song managed to get number 2 in the UK and number 1 in the
US.
SYNTH-POP ARISTS THEN AND NOW:
1980s-
Duran Duran
Pet Shop Boys
A-ha
Japan
Tears for Fears
Frankiegoes to Hollywood
A Flock of Seagulls
New Order
Erasure
E.L.O
Ultravox
Kraftwerk
2000s-
Lady Gaga
The 1975
Ellie Goulding
CharliXCX
Halsey
Troye Sivan
Pale Waves
Years & Years