The 1980s didn’t just sound different; it looked different, felt bigger, and pushed rock in multiple directions at once.

They may not be as famous as the Ramones. They may not be as controversial as the Sex Pistols. And their logo may not be on a billion t-shirts like the Misfits' grinning skull. But for punks growing ...

Stranger Things reignited '80s synth-pop nostalgia, bringing big hooks and neon back. Underrated '80s bands - Romeo Void, The Plimsouls, Wall of Voodoo and others - shaped pop and MTV. Many scored MTV ...

When it comes to the music journalism geography of ‘70s/’80s punk rock, most scribblings concentrate on the Holy Troika of New York, London, and Los Angeles. But in fact, Texas had a surprising (and ...

One of the most iconic solo rock artists to achieve stardom in the MTV era of the '80s is Billy Idol. The punk and new wave star received massive success for his solo efforts, with several hits ...

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. The book, which came out in 2016, is fantastic deep dive into a band that's broadly defined as a ...