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It's a big thrill to have German synthpop heavyweights PROPAGANDA on the cover of the first Electronic Sound of 2026.
We've interviewed all four members of the classic line-up of the Düsseldorf group for our lead story, which follows the recent release of a jumbo boxset of the material they produced for ZTT Records between 1983 and 1985. The focus of the feature is on the time Propaganda spent with Trevor Horn and Paul Morley's infamous imprint, where their labelmates included Frankie Goes To Hollywood and The Art Of Noise. It's a superb read and, despite their numerous disagreements and fallings-out over the years, it even offers some hope that the quartet may yet reconvene at some point.
Alongside this month's issue, we're releasing an exclusive seven-inch featuring subtle new mixes of Propaganda's 'Dr Mabuse' and 'Duel', the group's two biggest hits. Pressed on clear vinyl and adding another layer of luxury to the much-loved 1980s tracks, the updates are the work of acclaimed UK producer David Kosten, whose credits include Everything Everything and Bat For Lashes. 'Dr Mabuse' is as dark, enigmatic and enticing as it always was, while 'Duel' remains one of the smartest and coolest synthpop cuts ever. You don't want to miss out on this one. Sell your soul if you have to.
As with all our magazine-linked music releases, this seven-inch is only available to readers of Electronic Sound, so make sure you grab your copy right away.