#1980s-music

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NYC music
fromThe Mercury News
5 days ago

Review: This classic '80s act still goes 'One Step Beyond' in concert

Madness delivered an energetic 70-minute ska set at the Fox Theater, captivating the audience with nostalgic hits and a strong lineup.
fromThe Wire Magazine - Adventures In Modern Music
5 days ago

Read an extract from Studio Electrophonique: The Sheffield Space Age From The Human League To Pulp - The Wire

Ken received all these bands with an encouraging practicality and never balked at their mad ideas or musical ineptitude.
London politics
Music
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Zadie Smith on the magic of Tracy Chapman: She didn't just look like us she was singing our songs'

Tracy Chapman's performance at the Free Nelson Mandela Concert showcased her unique style, captivating the audience with heartfelt intimacy amidst a loud atmosphere.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Stedman Pearson obituary

Buster acted as manager, originally planning to create a group with his three daughters, but was encouraged by his wife to include sons Stedman and Delroy.
London music
Music
fromVulture
2 months ago

We Built This City on Cheesy '80s Hits

Hulu's series 'Paradise' serves as a climate-change cautionary tale mixed with nostalgic '80s music references.
The character of President Cal Bradford reflects a longing for lost American simplicity through cheesy pop songs.
fromPitchfork
2 months ago

Flipper: Album - Generic Flipper

The blend of jammy instincts with punk attitude in Flipper's music creates a surreal experience, encapsulating the profound absurdity of life's contradictions.
Music
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

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

Clive Langer, despite being a notable producer in 1980s British pop, admits to underestimating hits like ‘Come on Eileen’ and turning down working with Madonna.
Miscellaneous
fromConsequence
6 months ago

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

Cruel World, the '80s-themed festival, will feature an impressive lineup on May 17th, 2025, headlined by New Order and Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds.
Miscellaneous
fromwww.theguardian.com
7 months ago

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

Glover's brilliant choreography and powerful stage presence redefined the portrayal of women in Prince's late 80s performances, showcasing a unique blend of sexuality and artistry.
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