When you look back on it, the 1980s were a strange time. Music was changing. New tools and equipment had entered the landscape, and songs were drenched in synths and electronic drums. But when it came ...

The 1980s were a pivotal time in country music. Some of the biggest classics in country music were released in the 1980s. In 1980, songs like George Jones’s “He Stopped Loving Her Today” and Johnny ...

When it came time to commission a new pop song for her bittersweet romance Materialists, Celine Song had a simple guideline for prospective songwriters: Make it like John Prine’s “In Spite of ...

On Friday, Oct. 17, Ella Langley released a new song called “Choosin’ Texas,” a track about Texans loyalty to their state. In the song, Langley tells a story about how she couldn’t keep her man, a ...

One of the cool things about R&B is hearing how the sound seems to constantly change from the previous decade. The 1980s was no different. It was an era that was moving away from the disco sound of ...

CLEVELAND, Ohio – You have to hand it to the folks coordinating music for fans at Progressive Field: They maintain an impressive catalog cutting across multiple genres. Interestingly, six of the most ...

Brett Ryback showed up for his first day of school at Milwaukee Chamber Theatre to discover he had a substitute teacher. Chamber opened its production of "Old Wicked Songs" Sept. 20 with the surprise ...

Rediscover anthems from the 80s that left an indelible mark on pop culture. Trump: US trying to reclaim Afghan airbase Kate’s best looks from Trump’s UK state visit Aftermath of London park shooting ...

Director Jeff McDaniel oversees rehearsal of Crystal Blakeney and Jai Robinson leading the cast of “That Totally Awesome 80s Concert” at ShenanArts. Photos by Rebecca J. Barnabi. Grab your boombox, ...

Charles Kelley of Lady A is releasing his second solo album, "Songs for a New Moon," on June 25, 2025, featuring an '80s synth-pop sound. Inspired by artists like Peter Gabriel and Hall and Oates, ...

Radiohead’s “Let Down” debuts on four Billboard charts after going viral on TikTok, marking a rare chart smash for the alt-rock legends. Radiohead, Phil Selway, Jonny Greenwood, Thom Yorke, Colin ...