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Adam Ant’s career was a battle with the British press—fought in headlines, videos, and lyrics. Beyond “Goody Two Shoes,” his catalog reveals resilience, reinvention, and a defiant stand against media backlash.
Wit, wordplay, and heartbreak in perfect three-minute bursts. From “Cool for Cats” to “Black Coffee in Bed,” Squeeze turned everyday life into pop poetry. This spotlight revisits their craft—clever, catchy, and forever underrated.
New Wave opened doors for women in bold new ways. From Chrissie Hynde’s tough-and-tender edge to the Go-Go’s playful solidarity and Annie Lennox’s commanding presence, empowerment here came in many forms.
From pub stages to global charts, Australasia’s new wave pulsed with grit and gloss. Split Enz, Men at Work, and INXS mixed sharp hooks with sly humor, while Icehouse and Pseudo Echo draped it all in sleek synth sheen. A celebration of how local swagger went worldwide—sun-bleached, stylish, and unmistakably ’80s.
From Toronto’s icy clubs to Montreal’s art-school basements, Canada carved its own corner of the New Wave world. Martha and the Muffins, Spoons, and Men Without Hats fused wit, atmosphere, and melody that rivaled anything from London or L.A. This digital collector’s piece celebrates a scene both cool and quirky — proof that the Great White North glowed just as bright under the neon.
When New Wave expanded, synthpop carved out a sharper, more electronic identity. Let’s compare Human League and Depeche Mode to Blondie and The Cars—and reveal what truly defines synthpop.
From Toronto’s icy clubs to Montreal’s art-school basements, Canada carved its own corner of the New Wave world. Martha and the Muffins, Spoons, and Men Without Hats fused wit, atmosphere, and melody that rivaled anything from London or L.A. This digital collector’s piece celebrates a scene both cool and quirky — proof that the Great White North glowed just as bright under the neon.
New Wave made work feel surreal. From The Police’s office anxieties to Wall of Voodoo’s industrial nightmares, these songs turn recession-era dread into hooks, humor, and haunting synth-pop storytelling.
New Wave loved the dark. From Oingo Boingo’s twisted theatrics to Depeche Mode’s brooding synths, these six tracks prove Halloween belongs on the dancefloor as much as in the graveyard.
New Wave polished things up; post-punk kept the edges sharp. Comparing The Cure and Joy Division/New Order with Duran Duran and Blondie reveals how darkness and glamour pulled the genre in two vivid directions.
Before they became MTV icons, Duran Duran fused Bowie flair, Chic grooves, and Roxy Music synths into a bold debut. Here’s the story behind their beginnings — and the sound that launched them.“Before they became MTV icons, Duran Duran fused Bowie flair, Chic grooves, and Roxy Music synths into a bold debut. Here’s the story behind their beginnings — and the sound that launched them.
