Electrical Language: The Secret History of Synth Pop
Beyond Human League and OMD: a new box set showcases some underrated 70s and 80s synth pop from the UK.
Appreciating A Flock of Seagulls: Way Beyond That Hair
They were one of MTV’s earliest acts — but their music is resonating in a whole new way. Give A Flock of Seagulls another listen.
80s Hair Metal Bands We’d Like To See Movies About
Motley Crue is experiencing something of a renaissance since the Netflix show, “The Dirt” recently aired. Seems that 80s Hair Metal makes for good TV. What other bands might make for a good biopic?
Joni Mitchell’s Weird and Wonderful ‘80s Music
A new album and documentary celebrates Joni Mitchell at 75. We take a look at one of the more interesting musical chapters of her career, one that included Billy Idol, Peter Gabriel, Thomas Dolby and more.
Nu Shooz Never Gets Old
In our interview with Nu Shooz’s Valerie Day, we learn how she and her husband/bandmate John Smith have kept the ’80s vibe alive with frequent touring, plus some soundtrack resurfaces in movies like “Hot Tub Time Machine,” “You Don’t Mess with Zohan,” and “The Big Sick.” What’s next? We “can’t wait” to find out!