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The 1980s were the beginning of a new phase of techno music, with bands like The Human League, Kraftwerk, Yazoo, and Depeche Mode enjoying huge popularity.

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HAPPY 606 DAY: Celebrating The Roland TR-606 Drumatix

In 1982 Roland released the TR-606 Drumatix, an analog drum machine to go along with the TB-303 Bassline.

An Almost Belated Happy 303 Day: Memories Of The Roland TB-303 Bass Line

Released in 1982 along with its companion the TR-606 analog drum machine (which shared a form factor), the Roland TB-303…

The Veldt Meet RUN-DMC In ‘Aurora Borealis Remix’

Now that fans finally have the chance to enjoy 'Illuminated 1989,' The Veldt present a daring remix of the track…

‘Rockit’ Revelations: With Martin Bisi About Herbie Hancock’s Strangest Hit

Initial recordings for “Rockit” were done at Martin Bisi’s BC Studio in New York. The tune was written by Hancock,…

‘Neon Ballet’ Presents 80s Video Game Controversies, Synthwave Beats

Video games and electronic music are united once again in a new synthwave album by .PHNX and Roberto Montoya.

Confronting The Apocalypse: Gary Numan’s ‘Intruder’ Live At The Glass House

Gary Numan's position is that which the greatest science fiction takes – asking questions, and presenting apocalyptic scenarios, in the…

VIDEO: The Lovely Trauma Of ‘Beautiful Crisis’

“Beautiful Crisis” is the first single from a project of the same name. Collier plans to release a number of…

INTERVIEW: 5 Vocalists Featured On Taurus 1984’s Triumphant ‘Modern Romance’

Modern Romance features five vocalists throughout, along with pristine synthesizers and amazing saxophone work, on an album that conjures our…

You Won’t Find What You’re Looking For In ‘America’ : Taurus 1984 (VIDEO)

The new song “America” by Taurus 1984 delivers all the retrowave vibes we’ve come to expect from the British band,…

Rosebud: Taurus 1984’s Retrowave Tale Of Obsession

Jenkins of Taurus 1984 says his song 'Rosebud' was influenced by the The 1975. "Their songs 'She's American and ‘Ugh'…