This cover of Fascination Street takes a seductive turn into a world of pulsing synths, sweat, and late-night glamour. The original song by The Cure has a vague sensuality that I’ve always loved…
Enough To Make Me Cry is a synth-soaked ballad that leans into the sweeter, more melancholy side of love. It’s got that hazy 80s glow, gentle drum machines, drifting synths, and a vocal that feels both vulnerable and comforting…
Slide your key into the ignition, and get ready for a glowing joyride through neon-lit nights. Drive pulses with vintage drum machines, lush synth textures, and melodies that shine like headlights in the dark. It’s a…
Like a flash of neon nostalgia, Jump! is summery synthpop pulsing with energy and retro sparkle. The first single from the 2025 album Drive surges with vintage drums, shimmering synths, and a hook that won’t let go…
Haberdashery's "Stars (Extended Remix)" is featured on a new synthpop compilation from Germany's Conzoom Records.
From the electropop.5 press release: "In addition to Daybehavior, who have returned from a long break and can therefore can almost be considered new comers, there are many other amazing contributors. The American project "Haberdashery", Germany's "Lyle", the Swedes of Monostrip or the freaky Americans Hyper Bubble who bring a really cool and fresh sound to the ears."
Comedy webseries "The Best Friend" features the music of Haberdashery. The markymix of "I Try To Tell You" is the closing credits music, and “The Window (markymix)” is the soundtrack to the online teaser. Starring Allie Smith and Marilyn Anne Michaels, "The Best Friend" is a buddy love comedy web series that explores watching a romantic comedy through the eyes of the best friend rather than the ingenue or leading lady.
For the 2009 Christmas EP, Haberdashery commissioned BluBoy for a unique new cover art design. BluBoy comics is drawn and written by Ryan Spencer.
"I Love You Too" is the fourth single from the Haberdashery album, "Valence". The tracklist includes energetic remixes from Destination, Bispatial, davidmahr, Javier Zubizarreta, and Synthetik FM. The b-sides for the single are Haberdashery's new cover of "New Favorite", originally performed by Alison Krauss and written by Gillian Welch, and a Spanish version of "I Love You Too", translated by Leonel Benavides, Jr. Concluding the single is markymix's beautifully haunting interpretation of the title track. A grassroots video comprised of fan photos was also created to coincide with the release of the single.
1. I Love You Too
2. I Love You Too (Destination's 'Key Of Bliss' Remix)
3. I Love You Too (Madsen & Bispatial Remix)
4. I Love You Too (Techno Battle Bot Mix)
5. Two Become One (Voltage Controlled Mix)
6. The Greatest Heights (Synthetik FM Mix)
7. I Love You Too (Me Amas Tambien)
8. I Love You Too (Instrumental)
9. New Favorite (Alison Krauss & Union Station)
10. I Love You Too (markymix)
"Stars" is a layered, melodious synthpop love song of the most ardent variety. Remixes by The Psyche Celebration! and markymix offer a danceable and 8bit spin on the song and accompany variations on the album version. A brand new version of "Two Become One", the Instant Infant Remix (by Jens Lyd and Brian Belloni) brings a distinctly European energy to the track. A 2009 version of Haberdashery's 2004 track "I'm Lost", revolving around unrequited love, makes for a perfect counter to the joyous title track. The "Stars" video is set to the 8bit Chiptune markymix and features Cubism visualizations by Cody Williams and additional production by markymix.
1. Stars (Single Version)
2. Stars (8bit Chiptune markymix)
3. Stars (TPC! Celebrate Desire)
4. Two Become One (Instant Infant Remix)
5. Stars (Instrumental)
6. Stars (Elemental)
7. I'm Lost (2009)
"Valence" is released. The fourth full-length offering features ten brand new tracks ranging from soaring uptempo tunes to evocative and thoughtful synthpop serenades. Stephen's vocal harmonies and electronic synth beeps blend seamlessly with piano and strings in a delightful expression of his signature sound. "Two Become One" and "I Try To Tell You" will keep toes tapping with their irresistible melodies and bouncing bass lines while tracks like "Eternity" and "Paradise" are a harmonic treat for the listener. Haberdashery's fourth album sparkles with brilliance and electropop sensibilities.
1. Paradise
2. Two Become One
3. Take It Slow
4. Valence
5. Stars
6. I Love You Too
7. I Try To Tell You
8. Home
9. Eternity
10. Out Of Me
"I Try To Tell You" is the second single from "Valence”. The release is an irresistible synthpop track and catchy love song that'll have you singing along with a smile on your face. A sample-tastic remix by Markymix amps up the energy and a fresh and danceable remix by Bispatial accompany an extended remix. Rounding out the 5 track release is Haberdashery's cover of Over The Rhine's "Latter Days".
1. I Try To Tell You
2. I Try To Tell You (12 Inch Mix)
3. I Try To Tell You (markymix)
4. I Try To Tell You (Bispatial Mix)
5. Latter Days (Over The Rhine)
The kickoff single for “Valence", is "Two Become One," a bright and cheerful summery synthpop song. A club-worthy remix by Markymix and an unexpected Japanese interpretation by Sabrina accompany an extended remix. Rounding out the release is Haberdashery's lilting cover of Rufus Wainwright's "Poses".
1. Two Become One
2. Two Become One (12 inch mix)
3. Two Become One (markymix)
4. Two Become One (markymix vocoder edit)
5. Two Become One (matsuri mix)
6. Poses (Rufus Wainwright)
Famed Chicago artist and educator, Timothy Wright, was commissioned to create a series of five original pieces of art for the 2009 Haberdashery "Valence" releases. Tim is also created an exclusive font by painting each letter used in the album artwork, and the numbers one through ten.
The last Haberdashery single from “Aletheia” is part two of the "Lightning" singles. It includes two new remixes by Markymix and Subject/Object. Remixes of "Air", "Slowly" and a bonus track are exclusive to this release.
1. Lightning (markymix 2)
2. Lightning (subject object mix)
3. Slowly (even slower mix)
4. Air (markymix)
5. The Dark
The third single from"Aletheia” is "Lightning," an energetic love song. The release includes two new remixes by Markymix and Synthetik FM. Bonus remixes of "Addiction", "The Window" and "You Drift Away" are exclusive to this release.
1. Lightning
2. Lightning (markymix 1)
3. Lightning (SynthetikFM)
4. Addiction (markymix 2)
5. The Window (markymix)
6. You Drift Away (Let You Go Mix)
Patience Waiting is the second single from "Aletheia”. It It follows "The Greatest Heights" single, and includes three remixes and a bonus track.
1. Patience Waiting
2. Patience Waiting (markymix Edit)
3. Patience Waiting (markymix)
4. Addiction
5. Addiction (markymix 1)
Aletheia is the third full-length release from Haberdashery. The album features ten tracks of flowing new romantic synth-pop. Melodic electronic arrangements and lush vocal harmonies intertwine to provide a sublime musical experience. Our shifting relationships with Love, God, Nature and Ourselves are woven through the lyrics and the music alike.
From Todd Durrant of A Different Drum: "This is a very pleasant, melodic synthpop album where the male voice is as smooth as silk. It sounds like a bouncier, synth-enhanced version of somebody like Frazier Chorus. This sounds like something that could have come out in the late 80's or early 90's and risen to the top."
1. The Greatest Heights
2. Hold Me Close
3. Lift Me Up
4. Solitude
5. Slowly
6. Lightning
7. Patience Waiting
8. The Window
9. The Thousand Yesterdays
10. Air
Haberdashery's first single from "Aletheia" is synth-pop for the contemplative. Deeply layered instrumentation and vocals meld with thought provoking lyrics for a 5:45 journey of pop perfection. Remixes and a bonus track round out this 7 track single.
1. The Greatest Heights
2. The Greatest Heights (markymix)
3. The Greatest Heights (7 inch)
4. The Greatest Heights (Darkest Night Mix)
5. Alone
6. Alone (markymix)
7. Alone (markymix edit)
Four under-the-radar Erasure tracks have been re-imagined by Haberdashery in a pure synthpop style. New vocal harmonies pique the ear of the listener who is familiar with these songs, while a fresh and lush electronic treatment is sure to give the casual listener a fair amount of ear-candy. The artists' love for Vince Clarke and Andy Bell comes through in these cover versions and it's clear that he has his own musical style that meshes well with these four timeless songs.
1. Piano Song
2. Spiralling
3. Mad As We Are
4. Tenderest Moments
Artwork by Beth Davis. All tracks written by Clarke/Bell.
The Erasure Information Service has accepted submissions for fan remixes of Erasure's "When A Lover Leaves You". Here's Haberdashery's entry:
Poor, sad, lonely you goes synthpop. Mainly produced using the ES1 and a basic set of string and piano patches, vamp often has a warm analog tone, though it sometimes leaves you feeling like you're in a cold dark room. Vamp is the kind of album that sticks in your head after a few listens. The upbeat melodies of "Addiction" and "This Doesn't Hurt At All" belie the pensive themes while the lush echoplex of "Beautiful" is the kind of love ballad everyone wants sung to them. Dulcet synths pair perfectly with Stephen's vocal stylings, offering the listener a plush and luxuriant journey. You could say that the album has an overall brooding theme, but it's rarely morbid. It's more often a contemplative examination of the imperfect experience of being human.
1. You Drift Away
2. Addiction
3. This Doesn't Hurt At All
4. So Much For Your Escape
5. The Key
6. Alone
7. Beautiful
8. Anything You Ask
9. Broken
10. Point Of No Return
Admirer is the debut release from Haberdashery. Synthpop musings on unrequited love with a nostalgia for the 80s and a quirky homemade feel.
1. I'm Lost
2. Close To You
3. Lonely
4. Might As Well
5. Rain
6. Send Receive
7. Romantic Comedy
8. Lie To Me
9. Last Dance
10. Tonight
