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Johnny Dynell
7,461 listeners
Johnny Dynell (born John Savas) is a New York City DJ and impresario who has been practicing his art and craft for over two decades. A favo… read moreJohnny Dynell (born John Savas) is a New York City DJ and impresario who has been practicing his art and craft for over two decades. A favorite of New York's downtown art and fashion crowds, Dynell started his DJ career at the semin… read moreJohnny Dynell (born John Savas) is a New York City DJ and impresario who has been practicing his art and craft for over two decades. A favorite of New York's downtown art and fashion crowds, Dynell started his DJ career at the seminal Mudd Club in 1980 and has worked at almost every major Ne… read more
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Our Daughter's Wedding
11,066 listeners
A prototypical early-'80s synthesizer act, New York trio Our Daughters Wedding is best remembered for the 1981 disco crossover hit &qu… read moreA prototypical early-'80s synthesizer act, New York trio Our Daughters Wedding is best remembered for the 1981 disco crossover hit "Lawnchairs." Motivated by the punk revolution, the band formed as a standard guitar/bass/d… read moreA prototypical early-'80s synthesizer act, New York trio Our Daughters Wedding is best remembered for the 1981 disco crossover hit "Lawnchairs." Motivated by the punk revolution, the band formed as a standard guitar/bass/drums rock unit in 1977. Taking their group's name from … read more
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Blue Zoo
12,091 listeners
Blue Zoo were a British new wave band from 1980 to 1985. Formed in 1980, their original band name was Modern Jazz, and they released a sing… read moreBlue Zoo were a British new wave band from 1980 to 1985. Formed in 1980, their original band name was Modern Jazz, and they released a single "In My Sleep (I Shoot Sheep)" in that year. Band members were: Mike Ansell on bass, M… read moreBlue Zoo were a British new wave band from 1980 to 1985. Formed in 1980, their original band name was Modern Jazz, and they released a single "In My Sleep (I Shoot Sheep)" in that year. Band members were: Mike Ansell on bass, Matthew Flowers (formerly of new wave band "Sore Throat&… read more
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Leisure Process
1,407 listeners
Shortlived synth-pop/new romantics dance duo that released a few singles in the early eighties. Members were Ross Middleton (Positive Noise… read moreShortlived synth-pop/new romantics dance duo that released a few singles in the early eighties. Members were Ross Middleton (Positive Noise) on vocals and Gary Barnacle (Visage, Level 42) on saxophone & keyboards. View wikiShortlived synth-pop/new romantics dance duo that released a few singles in the early eighties. Members were Ross Middleton (Positive Noise) on vocals and Gary Barnacle (Visage, Level 42) on saxophone & keyboards. View wiki
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Oxo
4,936 listeners
OXO is a new wave/pop band out of Miami, Florida, formed by Ish "Angel" Ledesma in 1983, following four albums and two major hits… read moreOXO is a new wave/pop band out of Miami, Florida, formed by Ish "Angel" Ledesma in 1983, following four albums and two major hits with Foxy ("Get Off" and "Hot Number", #9 and #21 respectively on Billboard&#… read moreOXO is a new wave/pop band out of Miami, Florida, formed by Ish "Angel" Ledesma in 1983, following four albums and two major hits with Foxy ("Get Off" and "Hot Number", #9 and #21 respectively on Billboard's Hot 100 chart, with "Get Off" additionally h… read more
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Scary Thieves
1,393 listeners
Scary Thieves were a short-lived English 1980s New Wave band, best known for their 1984 hit "Tell Me Girl" and their 1985 hit &qu… read moreScary Thieves were a short-lived English 1980s New Wave band, best known for their 1984 hit "Tell Me Girl" and their 1985 hit "The Waiting Game". Both songs are included on the "Hardest Hits" compilations, w… read moreScary Thieves were a short-lived English 1980s New Wave band, best known for their 1984 hit "Tell Me Girl" and their 1985 hit "The Waiting Game". Both songs are included on the "Hardest Hits" compilations, which focus on obscure New Wave/Synth bands that have little … read more
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The Dolphin Brothers
3,451 listeners
The Dolphin Brothers was a pop/alternative band featuring Steve Jansen, and Richard Barbieri, both previously of the band Japan. The band r… read moreThe Dolphin Brothers was a pop/alternative band featuring Steve Jansen, and Richard Barbieri, both previously of the band Japan. The band released one album Catch the Fall in 1987, featuring Steve Jansen on drums, percussion, and lead vo… read moreThe Dolphin Brothers was a pop/alternative band featuring Steve Jansen, and Richard Barbieri, both previously of the band Japan. The band released one album Catch the Fall in 1987, featuring Steve Jansen on drums, percussion, and lead vocals, and Richard Barbieri on keyboards and synthesizers. Se… read more
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Sharpe & Numan
5,398 listeners
Bill Sharpe from early 80s soul/funk group Shakatak teamed up with synth pop pioneer Gary Numan in 1984. This unlikely combination scored a… read moreBill Sharpe from early 80s soul/funk group Shakatak teamed up with synth pop pioneer Gary Numan in 1984. This unlikely combination scored a UK Top 20 hit in early 1985 with 'Change Your Mind'. Several follow-up singles; 'N… read moreBill Sharpe from early 80s soul/funk group Shakatak teamed up with synth pop pioneer Gary Numan in 1984. This unlikely combination scored a UK Top 20 hit in early 1985 with 'Change Your Mind'. Several follow-up singles; 'New Thing From London Town', 'No More Lies' an… read more
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Fiat Lux
5,680 listeners
The British New Wave trio Fiat Lux notched a handful of hits in the U.K. before vanishing into the musical abyss. Fiat Lux formed in Yorks… read moreThe British New Wave trio Fiat Lux notched a handful of hits in the U.K. before vanishing into the musical abyss. Fiat Lux formed in Yorkshire, England, in 1982 with Steve Wright (vocals), Ian Nelson (sax, keyboards), and Dave Crickmore… read moreThe British New Wave trio Fiat Lux notched a handful of hits in the U.K. before vanishing into the musical abyss. Fiat Lux formed in Yorkshire, England, in 1982 with Steve Wright (vocals), Ian Nelson (sax, keyboards), and Dave Crickmore (guitars, keyboards). They had a slightly popular single na… read more
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Frankie Goes to Hollywood
1,015,536 listeners
Frankie Goes To Hollywood (FGTH) were one of the most controversial and commercially-successful U.K. pop acts of the mid-80s. The Liverpool-based new wave group was fronted by vocalist Holly Johnson and supported by Paul Rutherford (back… read moreFrankie Goes To Hollywood (FGTH) were one of the most controversial and commercially-successful U.K. pop acts of the mid-80s. The Liverpool-based new wave group was fronted by vocalist Holly Johnson and supported by Paul Rutherford (backing vocals), Peter Gill (drums), Mark O'Toole (bass) an… read more