Syntec

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Syntec is a German electronic music band. They were one of the first bands to fuse synthpop and electronic body music.

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The original band members were Tobias Hartwig (vocals and lyrics), Uwe Kallenbach (music, synthesizers, and programming), and Jens Meyer (keyboards). They reformed in 2016 [1] and started recording [2] and playing live [3] again.

Discography

Albums

Compilations

  • Eternity: The Best of Syntec (Synthphony, 2000)
  • Puppets & Angels (Infacted, 2016)

Singles

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References

  1. Schmitz, Markus (2016-08-26). "Syntec im Interview". [U]selinks. Retrieved 2016-09-22.
  2. "Comeback nach 21 Jahren perfekt: Single und neues Album von Syntec im September". Sonic Seducer. 5 August 2016. Retrieved 22 September 2016.
  3. Scratchcat (9 May 2016). "2. Kasematten Festival: 15. & 16.04.2016 Sandsteinhöhle Langenstein – Tag 1". UnArt Magazin. Retrieved 22 September 2016.