Is ‘Just Like Heaven’ The Best 80s New Wave Song?
In the 80s there were plenty of new wave bands that stepped on to the scene with massive hits. The Cure is one of those bands and “Just Like Heaven” is one of it’s major hits. However, is it worthy of taking on the role of being he best 80s new wave song? “Just Like Heaven” featured a beautiful guitar solo and that signature 80s electronic synthesizer that made some many incredible tracks pop. Meanwhile,...
Chris Cornell of Soundgarden and Audioslave Dead At 52
Chris Cornell was considered as one of the founding voices when it came to the late 80s and early 90s grunge movement. On Wednesday night, May 17, Cornell, was reported dead. “Cornell, 52, was in Detroit performing with Soundgarden, which had embarked on a US tour in April,” according to CNN. “His passing was ‘sudden and unexpected,’ his representative, Brian.” What many may not know is that the...
Stranger Things Star Finn Wolfhard Covers New Order’s ‘Age Of Consent’
We’ve spoken plenty of times about Stranger Things and how well they pay homage to the 80s. That has now been intensified as one of the shows stars, Finn Wolfhard and his band covers New Order’s 80s classic “Age Of Consent.” The cover was done for an 80s benefit concert which also featured 80s parody man Weird Al Yankovic. If that wasn’t enough, you may remember our report on the new reboot of Stephen...
Art From Pink Floyd’s ‘The Wall’ Expected To Sell For Millions
The Wall film featured dark and powerful art by Gerald Scarfe, which will be the subject of the San Francisco Art Exchange. In 1982, Pink Floyd unleashed a powerful film that followed the madness of a rock star’s troubling career. Now, the art from the film is expected to be sold for millions. “The show will present more than $5 million of the most recognizable artworks over a broad price range related to Pink...
The Breakfast Club Meets Mother’s Day
Each year on Mother’s Day, brunch seems to be one of the most popular go-to ways to celebrate the occasion. This year, 80s moms will rejoice when they hear about The Breakfast Club Brunch Crawl. Mom will love you forever for this one. “We thought it would be something sweet,” said Britlyn Delahoussaye of Social Entertainment, according to The Advertiser report. “A lot of women like brunches and it would be...
Does Harry Styles Want to Bring Back the 80s?
Ask you kids about Harry Styles and we’re sure you’ll be able to hear all about him. However, what they may not be able to tell you is that Styles may be bringing the 80s back with one track. If you haven’t heard of Styles, he’s one of the members of the former boy band One Direction. Since the band parted ways, each of the five members ventured out into the world of solo music. Most of the members also...
Star Wars Theme Gets An 80s Remix For May The 4th
It’s May 4th and to fans of the galaxy far far away, it’s Star Wars day. In celebration of May The 4th, a YouTuber/producer by the name of Scandroid released a remixed version of the Star Wars theme song with an undoubtedly 80s sound. “This is the Star Wars cover you’re looking for: Scandroid takes a Star Wars classic, ‘The Force Theme’ and turns the synths up to 11 in an epic cover to inspire the Jedi...
80s Hitmaker Billy Ocean To Release Here You Are: The Music of My Life
Legacy Recordings, the catalog division of Sony Music Entertainment, will release Billy Ocean – Here You Are: The Music of My Life on Friday, July 21. A special single-disc stateside edition of a 2-disc set released in the UK in 2016, Billy Ocean – Here You Are: The Music of My Life brings together 10 new Billy Ocean performances alongside five of the classic hits that made him one of the UK’s most popular recording...
Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 Soundtrack Features Cheap Trick, David Hasselhoff and More
The Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 soundtrack has plenty of big hits from the 70s. However, it also contains music from a classic 80s band Cheap Trick and 80s actor/singer, David Hasselhoff. Hasselhoff appears on a featured song titled, “Guardians Inferno” alongside The Sneepers. The track has an undeniable 80s sound, it’s comparable to that of the A-Team intro music from the classic TV show and film. Meanwhile,...
New Order Delivers A Performance For The Santa Barbara Bowl
New Order happens to be one of those 80s band that possessed that electronic sound that paved the way for plenty of bands today. Recently, the band performed at the Santa Barbara Bowl and according to reports, they haven’t lost that 80s feel. “New Order paid the Santa Barbara Bowl a visit last Tuesday night. Kicking off the set with “Singularity” off its recent 2015 album, Music Complete, the band showcased its signature,...
Bananarama Have Joined Forces Once Again
The ladies of Bananarama who brought us amazing hits like “Cruel Summer” are back together, much to the delight of fans. “Eighties girl band phenomenon Bananarama announced that they’re reforming earlier this week, sending music fans hurtling down memory lane,” according to DailyMail. “Siobhan Fahey, 58 – who original left the girl group in 1988 – will reunite with bandmates Sarah...
80s Sitcom ‘Perfect Strangers’ Stars Reunited On A Radio Show
In the 80s and 90s, Perfect Strangers was a major hit that filled all viewers with a ton of laughter. “Bronson Pinchot and Mark Linn-Baker, who played distant cousins from different continents on the hit ABC show, recently gave a joint interview — their first in 25 years! — to New York radio station 106.7 Lite FM, who shared the chat on Facebook Live,” according to Today. The comedians clearly did not lose a step as they...
NKOTB’s Joey McIntyre Stars In ‘Return of The MAC’
While he has already established stardom as one of the original members of the late 80s pop group, New Kids On The Block, Joey McIntyre seems to be having a little trouble in the entertainment business. An all new comedy show titled, Return of The MAC, chronicles his quest to make it once again. “This new comedy series stars Joey McIntyre as an exaggerated version of himself, with his real-life family,” according to AOL....
Prince Single ‘Deliverance’ Allowed For Release, EP Still Blocked
There is a sliver of good news for fans who have yet to hear or purchase new music from Prince. The Prince single ,“Deliverance,” has been approved for release however, the Deliverance EP has been blocked in its entirety. “The Federal Court located in Minnesota has temporarily enjoined the release of the remaining unreleased tracks on the ‘Deliverance’ EP,” said Matthew Wilson, attorney for RMA, a...
Prince Estate Blocks The Release of The Deliverance EP
Unfortunately, the good news we presented to Prince fans has turned into some rather depressing news. The Deliverance EP featuring six new recordings from Prince has been blocked from release by the Prince Estate. “The ‘Deliverance’ album vanished from Apple’s platforms Wednesday around 3:30 PM PT. When you search for it on iTunes it shows no results for Prince, and Apple Music says the album is ‘not...
