Can a certain sound, made by a particular instrument, sum up an entire era? It seems unlikely, yet think about those opening notes of Harold Faltermeyer's "Axel F" from "Beverly Hills Cop" or Brad ...

Music in the 1980s was defined by electronic melodies that gave the decade a distinct flair that is often replicated, yet unmatched. With artists from all over the world contributing to the sound of ...

There was a time when every object made its own kind of music. The world wasn't quiet or digital yet. Machines clanked, clicked, and hummed in ways that filled the air with life. If you grew up in the ...

It’s been hailed as a rock oddity classic, a song that lies at the vanguard of experimental pop and one that set the template for the ’80s and all drum recordings of that decade. It’s also a song that ...

In November, Echosmith, a young band with a hot career, celebrated sales of 1 million for “Cool Kids.” “Cool Kids” went Top 10 at Top 40 radio and Top 10 on the iTunes singles chart. The song shows ...

As the producer behind some of Madonna’s earliest hits (and her one-time boyfriend), John “Jellybean” Benitez was a key figure in creating the sound of the ’80s, and his work still sounds as fresh ...

Sounds Of The 80s - "If you were there, you'd know"...and if you weren't, pay attention! Do You Hear What I Hear?

In the history of pop culture, there is truly no other decade like the 80s. Now, the 2020s are giving the 10 years a run for their money, but for the time being, the 80s still rule as the most ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Quentin Singer is music journalist who covers rock and heavy music. Whether it’s in TV, Film or contemporary music, the sound of ...

Legendary DJ Gary Davies brings the UK’s most popular 80s radio show on tour – it’s the show you hear on a Saturday night…live on stage! Together with his producer Johnny Kalifornia, they will take ...

The Zoots will keep you Hungry Like The Wolf, as they play the floorfillers, party anthems, classic pop and power ballads that were Top Of The Pops, from the acts that mattered – Wham, The Jam, Queen, ...