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EtaCas Tell The Story Of Two People Who Are Standing Against The World With Their New Single Release, ‘Sin Eater’

December 15, 2023

Comprising Rob Reng and Jefferson Duke, EtaCas are a UK duo whose new single,, ‘Sin Eater’ is out today, December 15.

North Carolina Singer Songwriter Andrew X Carries The Torch Of 80s Pop Rock In His Single And Video, ‘Miracles’

June 28, 2023

With the video for ‘Miracles’, Andrew X is able to perfectly capture the quality and humour so popular on the music videos from the 80s – back at the very beginning of the MTV era. Not only that, he’s also been able to emulate the musical and singing style of artists whose heyday was back then too – think Richard Marx, Corey Hart, and Bryan Adams.

NIKO Returns With New Single ‘The Palace Discotheque’, The Follow Up To Previous Release ‘You Used To Have Her’

September 24, 2021

Niko has dropped another exciting single in the lead up to the release of her upcoming album, ‘Electric Union’. There’s something wildly reminiscent of Tubeway Army in her sound, along with Kate Bush, and Debbie Harry – but to us the strongest comparison would be to Lene Lovich. However, in the hands of Niko, all these sounds become her very own, and we are compelled by the urge to get on a train and make our way to The Palace Discotheque.

Introducing million And New Single, ‘mess we made’

May 11, 2021

Making music inspired by the 1980s, million are a trio based in Melbourne, Australia. The group released their debut single, ‘problem’, earlier in the year, and now return with their second single, ‘mess we made’.

Head Fake vs Dub Fu Masters Drop Self-Titled Deep House / Techno EP

December 3, 2020

Head Fake return with their new self-titled EP, , a collaboration with London-based Deep House / Dub artists, Dub Fu Masters. The three track record is a fun concept and which combines the anonymous trio’s signature retro 80s sound with a modern pop / dance vibe.

Premiere: U.S Duo Peppermint Heaven Share Retro-Tinged New Single ‘Waiting For You’

January 17, 2020

LA based synth pop duo Peppermint Heaven have released their latest single. ‘Waiting For You’, out today, is an infectiously strong start for the new decade, and the perfect cap to a big 2019.

Sarah Sunday – ‘Mental Zoo’

July 24, 2019

You may not have heard of Sarah Sunday but pretty soon she’ll be a name you’ll never forget. Her latest single, ‘Mental Zoo’, has more than a touch of Avril Lavigne to it, and this should come as no surprise, as Sarah counts the Canadian songstress as among her influences, which also include such legends as Debbie Harry, and other iconic female vocalists.

Paul Jacks – ‘Too Emotional’

July 24, 2019

It’s not often we get to review the music of artists from Alaska. We’ve written about Paul Jacks before, who comes to us from Anchorage, the capital, whose long, bone-shatteringly cold winters, and closeness to active volcanos, make it a place highly likely to stir up creativity in even the most frozen of hearts.

Soft People Get ‘Tender’ With New Single Out July 12

July 10, 2019

Late last year we introduced readers to Soft People, a husband and husband duo from San Luis Obispo, almost exactly in between San Francisco and LA. Their song ‘Absolute Boy’, struck us with its deeply personal lyrics, and 80s stylings, and we really enjoyed their sound. So we’re happy to announce that their new single, ‘Tender’, is set for release this Friday July 12, ahead of their performance at The California Central Coast Pride Festival that weekend.

Future West Returns With New Single ‘See What I See’ Ahead Of Summer Dates

June 15, 2019

Future West returns with ‘See What I See’, the follow up to ‘Human’, which was released back in February. Out yesterday, June 14, ‘See What I See’ is a retro-tinged synth-led track which sees Future West imploring an unknown other person to skip town with them. It’s a full-on bop with a super-catchy chorus.

John Roberts – ‘Looking’

June 3, 2019

The video for John Roberts’ latest single, ‘Looking’ is one which will send you straight back to the days when MTV was actually about music.

The Tea Street Band – ‘Frequency’

June 2, 2019

‘Frequency’, from Liverpool’s The Tea Street Band, is a retro flavoured album which first brings to mind of the likes of Peppermint Heaven, crossed with Pet Shop Boys, and some industrial electronica for good measure.