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New Musik
54,648 listeners
New Musik were a London based Synthpop group active from 1979 to 1982. The lead singer and frontman was songwriter/producer Tony Mansfield… read moreNew Musik were a London based Synthpop group active from 1979 to 1982. The lead singer and frontman was songwriter/producer Tony Mansfield, who was also a former member of the Nick Straker Band. New Musik first appeared on the BBC TV po… read moreNew Musik were a London based Synthpop group active from 1979 to 1982. The lead singer and frontman was songwriter/producer Tony Mansfield, who was also a former member of the Nick Straker Band. New Musik first appeared on the BBC TV pop programme, Top Of The Pops in October 1979 with their debu… read more -
Flash and the Pan
115,413 listeners
Flash and the Pan (aka Flash & The Pan) were a New Wave / Rock band from Australia formed in 1977 by Harry Vanda and George Young, the … read moreFlash and the Pan (aka Flash & The Pan) were a New Wave / Rock band from Australia formed in 1977 by Harry Vanda and George Young, the older brother of the AC/DC members Angus Young and Malcom Young. Both formerly members of The Easy… read moreFlash and the Pan (aka Flash & The Pan) were a New Wave / Rock band from Australia formed in 1977 by Harry Vanda and George Young, the older brother of the AC/DC members Angus Young and Malcom Young. Both formerly members of The Easybeats. In the UK, until the release of "Waiting for a T… read more -
Ultravox
693,926 listeners
Ultravox (formerly Ultravox!) have been one of the primary exponents of the British new wave synthpop music movement since the late 70s. The band is particularly associated with the New Romantic scene, although it both pre- and post-dated the peak of that movement by several years. Known for popu… read more -
Howard Jones
447,448 listeners
Howard Jones (born John Howard Jones on February 23, 1955) is an English singer and songwriter. He is the eldest of three boys. His birthpl… read moreHoward Jones (born John Howard Jones on February 23, 1955) is an English singer and songwriter. He is the eldest of three boys. His birthplace is Southampton, England, and he spent his early years in High Wycombe in Buckinghamshire, and … read moreHoward Jones (born John Howard Jones on February 23, 1955) is an English singer and songwriter. He is the eldest of three boys. His birthplace is Southampton, England, and he spent his early years in High Wycombe in Buckinghamshire, and attended the Royal Grammar School. He now lives with his fam… read more -
Bucks Fizz
157,317 listeners
On the 4th April 1981, history was to be made as four relatively unknown singers Mike Nolan, Cheryl Baker, Bobby G and Jay Aston, collectiv… read moreOn the 4th April 1981, history was to be made as four relatively unknown singers Mike Nolan, Cheryl Baker, Bobby G and Jay Aston, collectively known as Bucks Fizz, represented the UK at that year's Eurovision Song Contest. Bucks Fiz… read moreOn the 4th April 1981, history was to be made as four relatively unknown singers Mike Nolan, Cheryl Baker, Bobby G and Jay Aston, collectively known as Bucks Fizz, represented the UK at that year's Eurovision Song Contest. Bucks Fizz performed the timeless classic tune Making Your Mind Up, t… read more -
Nik Kershaw
440,720 listeners
Nik Kershaw (born Nicholas David Kershaw, 1 March 1958, in Bristol) is an English singer-songwriter. A former jazz-funk guitarist, he was a… read moreNik Kershaw (born Nicholas David Kershaw, 1 March 1958, in Bristol) is an English singer-songwriter. A former jazz-funk guitarist, he was a 1980s teen idol; his 62 weeks on the UK Singles Chart in 1984-5 beat all other solo artists at th… read moreNik Kershaw (born Nicholas David Kershaw, 1 March 1958, in Bristol) is an English singer-songwriter. A former jazz-funk guitarist, he was a 1980s teen idol; his 62 weeks on the UK Singles Chart in 1984-5 beat all other solo artists at the time. He appeared at Live Aid in 1985, and has penned a nu… read more -
China Crisis
211,810 listeners
China Crisis is a British pop/rock group formed in 1979 in Kirkby on Merseyside, with a core band of vocalist/keyboardist Garry Daly and gu… read moreChina Crisis is a British pop/rock group formed in 1979 in Kirkby on Merseyside, with a core band of vocalist/keyboardist Garry Daly and guitarist Eddie Lundon. They've produced pop music similar in style to that of the new romantic… read moreChina Crisis is a British pop/rock group formed in 1979 in Kirkby on Merseyside, with a core band of vocalist/keyboardist Garry Daly and guitarist Eddie Lundon. They've produced pop music similar in style to that of the new romantic movement. Yet they've also had strong similarities to … read more -
Kombi
71,951 listeners
Kombi was a Polish synth pop band formed in 1976 in Gdańsk by Sławomir Łosowski, Grzegorz Skawiński, Waldemar Tkaczyk and Jan Pluta. It was… read moreKombi was a Polish synth pop band formed in 1976 in Gdańsk by Sławomir Łosowski, Grzegorz Skawiński, Waldemar Tkaczyk and Jan Pluta. It was one of the most sucessful Polish groups and has achieved a moderate success in Europe and the USA… read moreKombi was a Polish synth pop band formed in 1976 in Gdańsk by Sławomir Łosowski, Grzegorz Skawiński, Waldemar Tkaczyk and Jan Pluta. It was one of the most sucessful Polish groups and has achieved a moderate success in Europe and the USA. The band dissolved in 1992 after an internal conflict. In … read more -
Fischer-Z
84,509 listeners
Fischer-Z is a New Wave / Rock band from the United Kingdom formed in 1976. Lead by singer-songwriter John Watts they released three quite … read moreFischer-Z is a New Wave / Rock band from the United Kingdom formed in 1976. Lead by singer-songwriter John Watts they released three quite successful albums between 1979 and 1981. The original line-up consisted of John Watts (vocals, gui… read moreFischer-Z is a New Wave / Rock band from the United Kingdom formed in 1976. Lead by singer-songwriter John Watts they released three quite successful albums between 1979 and 1981. The original line-up consisted of John Watts (vocals, guitar), David Graham (bass), Steve Skolnik (keyboards) and Ste… read more -
Freur
44,614 listeners
Freur was the name of the first band of Karl Hyde and Rick Smith, presently of the dance act Underworld. Formed 1982 in Cardiff, Wales by … read moreFreur was the name of the first band of Karl Hyde and Rick Smith, presently of the dance act Underworld. Formed 1982 in Cardiff, Wales by Karl Hyde, Rick Smith (who previously released the single 'I Don't Like Cars' in 19… read moreFreur was the name of the first band of Karl Hyde and Rick Smith, presently of the dance act Underworld. Formed 1982 in Cardiff, Wales by Karl Hyde, Rick Smith (who previously released the single 'I Don't Like Cars' in 1981 as The Screen Gemz) and Alfie Thomas. The band originally… read more