1980s Music
Everything published on Viyolens under 1980s Music — reviews, buying advice and how-tos written for players and producers in the UK.
The Complete Guide to Roland Jupiter 8
The Roland Jupiter 8 stands as one of electronic music's most legendary synthesizers. This 1984 polyphonic powerhouse defined the sound of 1980s production and remains highly sought after by collector...
The History of Synth Pop
From German motorway rhythms to Britain's electronic gold rush — here's the actual timeline behind synth-pop, told at festival pace.
A Beginner's Guide to Synth Pop
That icy melody, that robotic-but-danceable pulse — here's what actually makes a song synth-pop, and where the sound came from.
80S Pop Bands List for Beginners: A Complete Guide
The 1980s gave us some of the most infectious, unforgettable pop music ever recorded. If you're new to the era, this guide shows you where to start with 80s pop bands list and why the decade still cap...
The History of New Wave
No single band or city started it, and it didn't die so much as splinter. Here's the ten-year arc, told straight, from CBGB to the mid-80s comedown.
The Best Synth Pop Songs Right Now
The synth-pop songs that still get sampled and quoted decades on — and the specific production trick that makes each hook actually work.
The Complete Guide to City Pop
City pop represents one of the most distinctive musical genres to emerge from Japan, capturing urban sophistication and romantic yearning. Once confined to Japan, city pop has experienced a remarkable...
The Complete Guide to 80S Pop Bands List
The 1980s produced pop music's most enduring acts, creating a diverse landscape from electronic innovation to new wave sophistication to arena rock excellence.
The Best New Wave Songs Right Now
Great pop songwriting doesn't expire. Here's why these tracks still land, four decades on, and the production choices doing the quiet work.
The History of New Jack Swing
Teddy Riley, Harlem clubs, Bobby Brown and Michael Jackson — the story of how a Harlem production style became one of the defining sounds of late-1980s pop.
The Complete Guide to 1980 Christmas Number 1
The 1980 Christmas number 1 saw rock authenticity triumph over novelty. Just Like Eddie's success marked a turning point in festive chart battles.
The Complete Guide to Italo Disco
Italo disco emerged from 1980s Italian dance clubs, creating vibrant musical movement influenced by electronic innovation and romantic European sensibilities. This guide explores the genre's history,...
A Beginner's Guide to New Jack Swing
R&B with hip-hop's drum logic. Hard machine beats, swung grooves and layered vocals. Here is what makes new jack swing what it is.
The Complete Guide to 1985 Christmas Number 1
The 1985 Christmas Number 1 saw charity and commerce unite around Band Aid's landmark release. Explore this pivotal moment in music history.
Essential New Wave Albums Explained
Playlists flatten everything into three-minute chunks. These are the albums where the era actually showed its ambition, explained one by one.
The Complete Guide to 80S Synth
The 1980s synthesizer defined an era. Discover iconic models, synthesis techniques and how to capture authentic 80s synth tone today.
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80s Pop Bands List
A curated 80s pop bands list for fans, inspiration and retro music discovery.
80s Synth
Eighties synths deliver iconic retro tones, from glossy pads to punchy leads, for pop, electronic and modern production.
City Pop
Retro-inflected Japanese pop with smooth grooves, glossy synths and polished arrangements inspired by 1980s urban style.
Italo Disco
Italo disco blends synthesiser hooks, drum machines and polished grooves for melodic, retro-inspired dance music.
New Jack Swing
New jack swing blends R&B vocals, hip-hop rhythms and glossy pop production. Explore the gear that delivers its tigh...
New Wave
New wave mixes post-punk energy with synth-led pop style. Discover the instruments and production tools behind this shar...
Roland Jupiter 8
Roland Jupiter-8 products deliver classic polysynth character, with lush pads, leads and iconic studio sound.
Synth Pop
Synth pop mixes catchy songwriting with synth-driven production, drum machines and glossy electronic pop appeal.
