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Tag: 80s

London-Based Artist Yusta Pays Homage To The Infectious Music Of The 80s With Her Debut EP, ‘Hypnotised’ 

July 12, 2023

Set for release this Friday, July 14, ‘Hypnotised’ is the debut EP from London-based artist, Yusta. The EP is the follow up to her retro-sounding debut single, ‘Bad Illusion’, released earlier this year, which also features on the new record.

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NEW SINGLE: Stacey Jackson ‘Soldier’

July 7, 2023

Our favorite pop artist Stacey Jackson is back! The hitmaker returns with a new 80s inspired-anthem, titled ‘Soldier,’ radiating positivity, emotional liberation, and freedom. 

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Inside Music In The Park With Stacey Jackson

June 14, 2023

As the festival season is in full force and England’s weather has finally got a grip, Leyland’s Worden Park transformed into an 80s and 90s music extravaganza. Organised by UK Media and Events on behalf of South Ribble Borough Council, the Music in the Park event returned on Sunday, May 28th, after last year’s successful turnout of more than 3,000 people. 

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PREMIERE: Stacey Jackson ‘Urgent’

July 8, 2022

It feels like we’re going back in time, in more aspects than one. And we’re here for it. The fashion comeback of the 90s low-rise jeans and musical reinvention of the 80s trends are serving nostalgia and a new respect for dance music. 

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NEW PLAYLIST: Stacey Jackson And Her Best 1980s Picks

January 21, 2022

For those who find it challenging to get through the first weeks of their New Year’s resolutions, all you might need is a good old playlist to get you back in business. 

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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.

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Grand Nathaniel – ‘Wide Eyed’

October 3, 2020

Released on September 25, ‘Wide Eyed’ is the second single from Grand Nathaniel’s self-released album, ‘At The Lagoon’. We reviewed first single, ‘Nightbird’, a couple of weeks back.

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Premiere: ‘New York City Nights’ By Peppermint Heaven Signals Launch Of New EP

June 18, 2020

Peppermint Heaven return with their latest single, ‘New York City Nights’. The track is the precursor to their new EP, ‘Dreams’, which is set for release at the end of the summer.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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