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Breaking Down A-ha’s “The Sun Always Shines On T.V.”
The story behind the band's only UK number 1 hit and sequel to "Take On Me".
Revisiting Killing Joke’s “Eighties”
Behind the song that perfectly captured the mood of a decade.
Song Stories: The Cure’s “Charlotte Sometimes”
From an innocent piece of popular fiction to an 80s goth masterpiece.
Song Stories: Peter Murphy’s “Cuts You Up”
How the ex-Bauhaus frontman evoked a timeless world that opened up the gateway to the cult following of his later years.
Song Stories: Gene Loves Jezebel’s “Desire“
About a surprisingly heartfelt club classic that forecasted creative tensions.
Turkish Darkwave Duo Zack Zack Zack Presents First Track Of Album 2
With their newly released song “EV” they follow their signature 80s sound and make it the perfect blend of past meeting present.
Breaking Down Billy Idol’s “White Wedding”
With "White Wedding" Billy Idol provided the world with a cynical and creatively bold take on the changing moral norms during the 80s.
Depeche Mode And The Mystery Of “Strangelove”
How Dave Gahan and Co. sparked curiosity through a perfect combination of lyrics, music, and video.
Song Stories: Pet Shop Boys’ “West End Girls”
Looking back at the tedious process behind the success of the 1986 synth-pop classic.
How New Order’s “Blue Monday” Became The Best-Selling 12-Inch Single Of All Time
When New Order released Blue Monday in 1983, no one suspected that the song would one day develop into the best-selling 12" of all time. Especially because the intention behind the song was a rather different one.