Category: History

In the summer of 1979, one melody thundered through dance halls from Paris to New York, from Berlin to Sydney. An infectious disco beat with a simple yet

Some pop songs do not merely capture a moment, but predict an era. “Video Killed the Radio Star” by The Buggles is such a song. Released at the

In the history of pop music, there are songs that at first glance seem unexpected or unusual, yet it is precisely for that reason that they leave a

In the autumn of 1998, electronic music reached a gentle turning point. While Paris was buzzing with the energy of the French Touch movement, featuring artists like Daft

While house music spread across Europe like wildfire and danceable synthpop dominated the charts, a British collective conquered the world with a unique sound. Soul II Soul produced

In the spring of 1981, a song aired on the radio that blurred the lines between jazz and pop. A warm saxophone, a velvety-smooth voice, and an irresistible

In the autumn of 1982, something remarkable happened in the British charts. Whilst bands such as Duran Duran and Soft Cell dominated with their synthesiser sounds, a funk

It was spring 1979 when a new band reached number two in the UK charts. No slick pop production, no polished radio-friendly sound, but an idiosyncratic story about

In the early eighties, when synthesisers dominated pop music, “Dance Hall Days” by Wang Chung appeared as a striking phenomenon. With its synth-pop sound and infectious rhythm, the

In 1983, the American hip-hop group The Rock Steady Crew released their debut single: ” (Hey You) The Rock Steady Crew”. This track, taken from their album “Ready