The 1980s were an incredibly polarizing time for music fans, thanks in no small part to the vast differences in popular genres, which ranged from heavy metal to synth-pop to hip-hop. Frankly, in the ...

In the mood for some synth-based pop songs? In the late 1970s and 1980s, the synth hook was incredibly common among hits.

This week’s column is a deep, winding dive into Orlando music history. Let’s begin with Damage, a local synth-punk group that wasn’t just notable in the 1980s but also notably progressive. Well, ...

Although there might have been other music produced or recorded in the 1980s, we may never know of its existence due to the cacophony of all of the various keytars, drum machines, and other ...

There were some excellent songs from the 1980s, but just how well do you know them? Can you name them with just the first ...

The 1980s was a defining decade for popular culture, but its impact was heavily felt in music. It saw the new romantics, Live Aid, Madonna, the rise of hip-hop, and the birth of MTV. The constant ...

Short and electronic, Conan Gray’s new single “Lonely Dancers” gives a taste of what to expect in his upcoming third album — “Found Heaven,” set to release on April 5. “Lonely Dancers” is the fourth ...

Were the 1980s the worst years for music? NPR listeners seem to think so, according the results of our poll. When asked to pick the best year for music, nearly everyone skipped the '80s entirely. On ...