American Songwriter

3 Hidden Tracks From the 1980s That Should Have Been Rock Standards

These hidden tracks from the 1980s should've been rock standards. They are every bit as powerful as these band's biggest hits ...
American Songwriter

4 Rock Songs That Define the Classic Sound of the 1980s

Rock in the 1980s had a specific sound. It was nostalgic as soon as it came out. It leaned into synths, big guitars, and big hair. The decade was unlike any other we’ve seen, and because of that, it ...
Men's Journal

The No. 9 All-Time Summer Song Was Beloved 1980s Group’s Final Major Hit

They would break up a couple of years later. In 1981, the all-female rock group The Go-Go’s broke barriers and became bona fide stars with the release of their debut album, Beauty and the Beat, which ...

15 Unforgettable Moments That Defined the Eighties

Explore 15 unforgettable moments that defined the eighties, highlighting major events, cultural shifts, and iconic memories from the decade. The post 15 Unforgettable Moments That Defined the Eighties ...
Men's Journal

Iconic 1980s Song Hit No. 1 41 Years Ago

View post: Nancy Guthrie Update: Has She Been Found? Tears for Fears had two No. 1 hits in the US in summer 1985. "Everybody Wants to Rule the World" is widely regarded as their signature and an '80s ...