80s music

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

Stuck In The '80s Podcast
Today, nostalgia doesn’t have to wait too long before people have fever dreams of recent decades gone by. In fact, there’s an entire political movement — Make America Great Again — where people wax poetic of a time when minorities, women, gays, comedians like Lenny Bruce, and anyone who voiced a contrary opinion were punished.
By Frank Racioppi5 months ago in Beat
Rock 'n' Roll Highschool
Riff Randell (actress P.J. Soles) likes to rock ’n’ roll — that much is safe to say. And in this cult hit from 1979, she does her rocking with the help of those lovable lunkheads The Ramones (who, according to singer — the late frog-legged crooner Joey Ramone — once collectively pissed in a beer before handing it to John “Johnny Rotten” Lydon). She’s ensconced at Vince Lombardi High, a school where even Mötley Crüe might feel at home, thanks to all the “smokin’ in the boys room.”
By Tom Baker5 months ago in Beat
"Brick by Brick, We Survived" "In Water’s
of the Dam In the heart of the mountains, there was a beautiful yet vulnerable village, constantly threatened by a recurring problem. Every year, with the arrival of spring rains, the lives of the villagers would change overnight. Water would rage down from the slopes of the mountains, overflow the riverbanks, and sweep everything in its path. It would nourish the crops—but also destroy them. Houses would collapse, and families would be left homeless.
By Muhammad Yar5 months ago in Beat
Minimalist Rock and Roll
Introduction Often the songs that are promoted as being great are complicated and can only be played by accomplished musicians but I think it takes genius to create something very simple that can be done by anyone.
By Mike Singleton 💜 Mikeydred 5 months ago in Beat
10 Eighties Emo Albums That Defined the Genre
Eighties music has a reputation for being bright, sparkly and poppy, but in Washington, D.C., a darker genre was starting to evolve. The first "emotional hardcore" bands emerged from the 80s punk scene, setting the stage for mainstream emo to explode in the 2000s while giving listeners an outlet for their heartache, grief and rage.
By Kaitlin Shanks6 months ago in Beat
For The Family
Introduction I thought it might be fun to create a playlist of family-related songs, possibly veering towards progressive, and artists who are my favourites. So it may be the song title or the artist's name, obviously Family have to be in there, though they have an entry of their own in my Beat stories here:
By Mike Singleton 💜 Mikeydred 6 months ago in Beat
Best Free Tool to Convert YouTube to WAV Audio Online
The internet has transformed the way we consume music, podcasts, and educational content. With YouTube serving as the world’s largest hub for both video and audio, millions of people rely on it every day for entertainment and learning. However, YouTube does not provide a direct option to download audio, and that often leaves users searching for ways to save their favorite tracks or lectures offline. While MP3 is the most common audio format used for downloading, it is a compressed format that sacrifices sound clarity. For those who need uncompressed, professional-grade audio, the WAV format is a far better choice.
By JEWEL SHEIKH6 months ago in Beat
The Movie vs. The Movement: Learning from Jesus Revolution
A Film That Sparked Nostalgia In 2023, the release of the film Jesus Revolution brought the story of Pastor Chuck Smith, Greg Laurie, and Lonnie Frisbee to the big screen. For many, it was a fresh reminder of a time when the church cracked open its doors to an unlikely group of barefoot seekers. The movie became more than a faith-based film; it was a cultural moment that reignited conversations about revival.
By Sunshine Firecracker6 months ago in Beat
Music at the Margins: Why the Church Needs Outsiders to Lead Revival
God Moves at the Edges History makes one truth clear: revival rarely begins at the center of power. It begins at the margins, among those dismissed, overlooked, or rejected by polite society.
By Sunshine Firecracker6 months ago in Beat
10 Songs That Shaped Who I Am. AI-Generated.
Music has always had a direct line to my memory, my emotions, and my identity. These 10 songs didn’t just sound good—they stayed with me. Some made me feel seen. Some made me feel joy. Some broke my heart in ways I couldn’t explain at the time. But all of them shaped me.
By Travis Johnson6 months ago in Beat
Spin Like An Egyptian
Introduction On Thursday, I was in Preston and bought a vinyl copy of "Desire" by Bob Dylan from Action Records, which contains a plethora of excellent songs. "Joey" contains a couplet that perfectly describes me:
By Mike Singleton 💜 Mikeydred 6 months ago in Beat
Lil Nas X: The Musical Revolutionary Who Changed Everything
You know that feeling when a song comes on and you instantly know it's going to be stuck in your head for weeks? That's exactly what happened when "Old Town Road" first hit the airwaves back in 2018. But behind that catchy tune was a young man from Georgia who was about to flip the music industry on its head – and he was just getting started.
By Fazal Ur Rahman6 months ago in Beat