14 Female Pop Stars Who Defined the Sound of the 1980s

The 1980s gave us some of the biggest female stars in pop music. From catchy hits and unforgettable performances to bold ...
American Songwriter

5 Forgotten Rock Bands From the 1980s Worth Rediscovering

Fine Young Cannibals was one of the best rock bands from the 1980s that has unfortunately been forgotten in favor of their pop-rock contemporaries. Formed in England, FYC was all over MTV in the late ...
American Songwriter

3 Unusual Pop Hooks From the 1980s That Still Dominate Radio Today

The hook is the heart of a pop song and usually what makes a pop song a hit, no matter the era. Back in the 1980s, there was a formula for crafting the perfect pop hooks. They had to be punchy, bouncy ...
The New York Times

‘You Can Never Look Back’: How ’70s Rockers Rebooted for the ’80s

The year 1984 was a watershed in pop music. The stars who’d made it big the previous decade had to embrace new instruments and MTV or risk being left behind. By Ben Sisario Don Henley was stuck. It ...
loudwire

The Best Pop-Punk Album From Every Year – 1980 to 1989

Here's the best pop-punk album from very year of the 1980s. Genres don’t appear overnight. They are the result of a natural evolution, where musical styles collide to create something new and dynamic.
TheWrap

‘Boy George & Culture Club’ Review: Director Alison Ellwood Dives Into British Pop’s Most Controversial 1980s Band

“I’m a goth that accidentally ended up in a pop band. It’s very upsetting.” Singer-songwriter Boy George is known for wearing many hats. Big hats, even. The largest hats anyone has probably ever seen ...