80s music

The 80s were chockful of New Wave power ballads, synthesizers, drum machines, and no shortage of Madonna and Michael Jackson.

“Smoke” by Mouth Water Is a Synth-Soaked Escape You’ll Want to Stay Lost In
Italian synth-wave producer and multi-instrumentalist Lawrence Fancelli, better known by his evocative moniker Mouth Water, steps back into the spotlight with “Smoke”—a hauntingly lush single that lands like a whisper in the dark: seductive, cinematic, and quietly defiant.
By Khushboo Malhotraabout a year ago in Beat
Bob, Greg and Grant
It was a turning away from something I knew. A big change from the age of music that grew and grew. Late nights with the image and video.
By Kendall Defoe about a year ago in Beat
In the Key of Truth
It took me a long time to realize that. For years, I thought I was quiet because I had nothing to say. But the truth is, I had everything to say—I just didn’t know how to say it loud enough for the world to hear me.
By Nauman Khanabout a year ago in Beat
Coachella 2025 Full Lineup & Surprise Guest Performances Lady Gaga BLACKPINK Green Day & More.
Coachella 2025 Full Lineup & Surprise Guest Performances Lady Gaga BLACKPINK Green Day & More Coachella 2025 has once again taken the global stage by storm delivering an unforgettable lineup of artists legendary headliners and surprise guest performances that have left fans buzzing. Held at the iconic Empire Polo Club in Indio California across two weekends (April 11–13 and April 18–20) this year’s festival has offered everything from pop icons to punk rock legends and genre blending collaborations. Here's a breakdown of the most talked about special guest performances we’ve seen (and can expect) at Coachella 2025.
By Adnan Rasheedabout a year ago in Beat
Run for Your Life
This is a submission for the Harmonic Vocals challenge. It is divided into three parts: the lyrics, an actual recording of the song (with you truly on vocals), and, for the truly musically minded, the song script detailing the musical structure.
By Calvin Londonabout a year ago in Beat
WHAT WAS VOX HUMANA?
My music question of the year so far is, "Why wasn't Vox Humana a bigger deal than it was 40 years ago? This write-up just missed the 40th anniversary of Kenny Loggins' Vox Humana album, which was released, March 15, 1985. Rolling Stone Magazine's Don Shewey described it as, "... some of the most elegant hightech rhythm tracks to ever come out of Los Angeles."
By Winners Onlyabout a year ago in Beat
On The Player Now II
Introduction Ten months ago I published this playlist of what I was listening to, so I thought it might be fun to do another one:
By Mike Singleton 💜 Mikeydred about a year ago in Beat
Quiet Quitting vs. Loud Leaving: The New Workplace Wars Explained. Content Warning. AI-Generated.
Quiet Quitting vs. Loud Leaving: The New Workplace Wars Explained The modern workplace, once a bastion of structured routine and predictable expectations, has become a battleground. On one side, we have the "quiet quitters," those who've mentally checked out, performing only the bare minimum required. On the other, the "loud leavers," those who dramatically exit, often vocalizing their discontents. These terms, born in the digital echo chamber of social media, have captured the zeitgeist, reflecting a profound shift in the employee-employer dynamic.
By Yanisabout a year ago in Beat
Surviving
(Verse 1) In halls of learning, where minds are free A silence fell, like a dark decree The sound of gunfire, a nightmare's scream
By Sara Cabout a year ago in Beat
Clem Burke: The Heartbeat of Blondie
. Clement Anthony Burke (November 24, 1954 – April 6, 2025) was an American drummer best known for being the powerful rhythm behind the famous band Blondie. He joined the group in 1975, just after it was formed, and became a big part of its success. His energetic and creative drumming helped shape Blondie’s sound, which mixed punk, new wave, pop, and even disco.
By Sikandar prasadabout a year ago in Beat
Sons of the City
This is a submission for the Harmonic Vocals challenge. It is divided into three parts: the lyrics, an actual recording of the song (with you truly on vocals), and, for the truly musically minded, the song script detailing the musical structure.
By Calvin Londonabout a year ago in Beat
Soul of Stone: A tribute to Angie Stone
Back in the year 2001 the world of music was vibrant with a new found cadre of Neo-Soul artist. One morning while watching BET music videos a song called “Brotha” performed by Neo-Soul powerhouse Angie Stone came on and it really spoke to me as a young Black male. Little 8 year old me didn’t realize at the time that Angie had this effect on everyone with her neo soul.
By Joe Pattersonabout a year ago in Beat