The Eighties provided an exciting backdrop for youth music culture, where forming a band required more attitude and style than musical proficiency, creating a sense of freedom for young musicians.
Wish you were still here: what happened to the one-hit wonders of 80s package holiday pop?
Thomson Holidays introduced the first computerized booking system in 1982, ushering in the golden age of package trips to Spanish resorts like Benidorm and Torremolinos.
Repetition Repetition: Fit for Consequences: Original Recordings, 1984-1987
Budd appreciated the duo's shift from "dirty club rock'n'roll" to art music, highlighting their potential despite the challenges of their chosen style.
Read an extract from Studio Electrophonique: The Sheffield Space Age From The Human League To Pulp - The Wire
The article explores Ken's significant role in recording diverse bands during the Sheffield music scene, highlighting his support for experimental creativity.
Billy Idol: Still in Leather, Still Hot in the City
Billy Idol reflected on his time in New York during the eighties, recalling how he wrote 'Rebel Yell' and 'Eyes Without a Face' in his small apartment.