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Electronic is a British duo that might be considered a supergroup. Bernard Sumner (formerly of Joy Division and New Order) takes lead vocals and contributes keyboards, programming and other digital wizardry. Johnny Marr (guitarist with the Smiths) plays guitar and bass. The duo also collaborated and co-wrote many of their songs with the Pet Shop Boys and Karl Bartos of Kraftwerk.
As you might expect based on their backgrounds, Electronic’s music is a blend of dance, pop, rock and electronica. The tides of influence shift between songs, with some sounding like New Order and others having more of a Smiths vibe. The duo has released only three albums so far, with the most recent arriving back in 1999.