#1980s-music

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NYC music
fromThe New Yorker
1 week ago

Billy Idol: Still in Leather, Still Hot in the City

Billy Idol fondly recalls his early New York days, where he created iconic songs like 'Rebel Yell'.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago
London music

Stedman Pearson obituary

Stedman Pearson of Five Star passed away at 60, leaving a legacy as part of a beloved family pop group.
fromPitchfork
1 month ago
Music

Flipper: Album - Generic Flipper

Flipper's debut album explores themes of nihilism through absurdist lyrics and a blend of punk and jam influences.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago
Miscellaneous

Bay Area arts: 9 shows and concerts to catch this weekend

ABC and Howard Jones kick off their U.S. tour tonight in San Francisco, celebrating classic '80s music.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago
Miscellaneous

My job was making hits': Clive Langer on taking Bowie, Dexys and Madness to No 1 and why he turned Madonna down

Clive Langer, a key British pop producer, frequently underestimated hits, including 'Come on Eileen' and missed opportunities like working with Madonna.
fromConsequence
6 months ago
Miscellaneous

Cruel World reveals 2025 lineup with New Order, Nick Cave, DEVO & Garbage

Cruel World 2025 festival features headliners New Order and Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds, promising a nostalgic lineup from the 1980s.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
6 months ago
Black Lives Matter

From Uzbek disco to Uighur rock: Forgotten sounds of the Silk Road

The album Synthesizing the Silk Roads showcases a unique musical era of fusion from Soviet Central Asia, revealing cultural mingling despite political restrictions.
fromwww.theguardian.com
7 months ago
Writing

Cat Glover was Prince's thrillingly sexy sidekick and brought out the best in him

Catherine Glover was a pivotal figure in Prince's late 80s era, shaping performances with her choreography and vocal contributions.
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