Peter Godwin

Peter Godwin is a British new wave/synth-pop artist who first emerged in the late 1970s as part of the band Metro with musician Duncan Browne. After their Bowie-approved cult hit "Criminal World," Godwin embarked on a solo career, becoming a hidden gem of the 1980s electronic pop scene. His signature track "Images of Heaven" (1983) remains a synth-pop time capsule with its lush production and romantic yearning, later finding new life through remixes and rediscovery by 80s revivalists.

Known for his moody, atmospheric sound blending pulsing synths with poetic lyrics, Godwin's work has seen renewed interest through reissues like "Sunset Rise (Re-Mastered)" and dancefloor-friendly remixes of classics like "You!" His small but influential catalog captures the sleek sophistication of post-punk electronic music, appealing to both nostalgic listeners and modern synthwave enthusiasts digging through vinyl crates for that perfect retro vibe.