Neon hues and hair to the skies – must be the '80s! But the decade wouldn't be what it was without the music that filled our ...

The 80s stood out as a decade in music history where fresh new styles tended to dominate the proceedings. But that didn’t stop artists from occasionally reaching back into the past for inspiration.

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The 1980s were a transformative era in pop music. Musicians were moving away from the disco genre of the '70s and decided to innovate with bolder sounds. It was a time in which synthesizers, ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. David Chiu is a freelance music writer based in New York. 1982: British pop group The Thompson Twins members: Tom Bailey, Alannah ...

Do you agree? Many of us find it hard to let go of the ’80s for many multicolored reasons. The decade taught us about quality ...

Cher has had countless hits and sparked more than a few controversies — while always doing things her own way. At 80, she remains as iconic as ever.

Genesis began the '80s in transition and ended the decade on top of the pop world. Whether that was a good or bad thing might come down to your affinity for their older, more progressive approach.

The modern era of music is obsessed with throwbacks. The ’80s, especially, have been a point of fascination for listeners in the 2020s. Many things have fuelled this persistent look back, but a major ...

Stranger Things reignited '80s synth-pop nostalgia, bringing big hooks and neon back. Underrated '80s bands - Romeo Void, The Plimsouls, Wall of Voodoo and others - shaped pop and MTV. Many scored MTV ...

With TV soundtracks increasingly turning to nostalgic ’80s tracks, hear a playlist of essential hits and deeper cuts. By David Renard It’s Dave Renard, an editor on the Times Culture desk. It feels ...

Bangers that people should listen to more. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. The cult animated hit Heavy Metal has a bunch of great ...