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Genre ONLY THE VERY BEST OF THE 80'S Hometown SAN FRANCISCO, CA Influences Bon Jovi, Journey, Clash, Pat Benetar, AC/DC, Heart, Whitesnake, J. Geils, Madonna, Blondie, Prince, Nena, Go Go's, Cyndi Lauper, Van Halen, The Outfield, Rick Springfield, Loverboy, Eurythmics, Dexy's Midnight Runners, Flock of Seagulls, Queen, David Bowie, Crowed House, Twisted Sister, The Ramones, The Police, Bryan Adams.....

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Eddy Lee Ryder Releases New Single 'County Fair'; Will Play Brooklyn Show in June Photo Eddy Lee Ryder Releases New Single 'County Fair'; Will Play Brooklyn Show in June
by Josh Sharpe - May 01, 2024

Continuing to build anticipation for her first full-length album, self-proclaimed “demented pop” chanteuse Eddy Lee Ryder releases the new single, “County Fair,” on May 2, 2024. Quirky and charming while still precise and powerfully personal, Sweet Delusions reveals Eddy Lee Ryder as a one-of-a-kind...

Soft Cell Releases 'Non-Stop Erotic Cabaret' as a 6-CD 98-Track Super Deluxe Edition Photo Soft Cell Releases 'Non-Stop Erotic Cabaret' as a 6-CD 98-Track Super Deluxe Edition
by Michael Major - August 30, 2023

It paved the way for countless synth-based music duos, fashioning something dark and distinctive with a hint of pop that helped kick-start a new decade. The phenomenal success of 'Tainted Love' in America, where it spent a then-record breaking 43 straight weeks on the Billboard Hot 100) and led the ...

Melt Mars Unveil New Single 'Tainted Hearts' Photo Melt Mars Unveil New Single 'Tainted Hearts'
by Michael Major - August 03, 2022

Melt Mars are a mesmerizing alt-rock band hailing from Orange County, California. Commencing their musical journey as a solo project back in 2019, Melt Mars now comprises of dreamy vocalist Brian, Darnell (Bass), Eric (Synth), and John (Drums), completing their formation....

London Based Swedish-Ecuadorian Sensation Xativa Releases 'Fall Back to You' Photo London Based Swedish-Ecuadorian Sensation Xativa Releases 'Fall Back to You'
by Michael Major - June 08, 2022

London based Swedish-Ecuadorian musician XATIVA announces the release of 'Fall Back To You', the second single and video from her upcoming EP ‘Fly Away’. Animation company Studio Gruff (Jordan Rakei, CH4) have created an underwater world to accompany the music. The theme of isolation is also a centr...

Palaye Royale Unveil New Single 'Broken' Photo Palaye Royale Unveil New Single 'Broken'
by Michael Major - May 20, 2022

Art-rock trio Palaye Royale release their new song “Broken” today via Sumerian Records. Produced by Grammy-nominated Chris Greatti (who recently worked with Machine Gun Kelly and Yungblud), the song delves into the complexities of a doomed and toxic romance, oscillating between an explosive chorus a...

Dublin Alt-Rocker AVA ROCK Releases Chilling New Song, 'Silent Tear'
by Marissa Tomeo - May 08, 2022

Dublin alt-rock / postpunk artist Ava Vox presents the single 'Silent Tear', the latest dark rich offering from debut album 'Immortalised', an 8-track collection that is dark and delicious, gothic-infused and evocative of shady places and shadowed lands. Launched in 2020, Ava Vox is the solo moniker...

Tove Lo Returns With New Song 'No One Dies From Love' Photo Tove Lo Returns With New Song 'No One Dies From Love'
by Michael Major - May 03, 2022

Co-written with longtime collaborator Ludvig Söderberg, Tove Lo as released her new single, ‘No One Dies From Love.' The video for ‘No One Dies From Love’ was filmed on location in Mexico City and was directed by the Brazilian duo Alaska. Plus, check out upcoming tour dates!...

Soft Cell Team Up With Pet Shop Boys For The New Single 'Purple Zone' Photo Soft Cell Team Up With Pet Shop Boys For The New Single 'Purple Zone'
by Michael Major - March 22, 2022

Having closed 2021 with a critically acclaimed sold-out UK tour, Soft Cell today by shares the new single ‘Purple Zone’, a new collaboration with Pet Shop Boys. The song will be included on their much anticipated fifth studio album Happiness Not Included. The track was released alongside a new music...

SOFT CELL Celebrate 40 Years Of TAINTED LOVE With Special Collector's Single Release Photo SOFT CELL Celebrate 40 Years Of TAINTED LOVE With Special Collector's Single Release
by Sarah Jae Leiber - May 06, 2021

The gamble paid off as the single rocketed to the top of the charts, becoming the best-selling single in the UK for that year as well as helping make their debut album Non-Stop Erotic Cabaret one of the most iconic synthpop albums of all-time! ...

BWW Exclusive: In Honor of Gay Pride - THE 101 GREATEST LGBTQ SONGS/ANTHEMS OF ALL TI Photo BWW Exclusive: In Honor of Gay Pride - THE 101 GREATEST LGBTQ SONGS/ANTHEMS OF ALL TIME - from Judy Garland to Lady Gaga, from Gloria Gaynor to Frank Ocean
by Peter Nason - June 24, 2020

Happy Gay Pride! BWW Reviewer Peter Nason chooses the 101 greatest LGBTQ songs and anthems from 1920-2020. See if your favorite songs or artists made the grade!...

BWW Exclusive: THE 101 GREATEST PROTEST SONGS OF ALL TIME - with Bob Dylan, Aretha Fr Photo BWW Exclusive: THE 101 GREATEST PROTEST SONGS OF ALL TIME - with Bob Dylan, Aretha Franklin, John Lennon, Kendrick Lamar & More
by Peter Nason - June 18, 2020

BWW Reviewer Peter Nason chooses the 101 greatest protest songs from 1939-2020. See if your favorite songs or artists made the list!...

Susie Vanner Announces New Album and Shares 'Nobody Does It Better' Photo Susie Vanner Announces New Album and Shares 'Nobody Does It Better'
by Abigail Charpentier - February 28, 2020

If you're one of the many millions of Bond fans, you will know Susie Vanner. If you frequented the Northern Soul dancefloors of the 60's, you may even recognise her voice....

Enter Shikari Releases Russian Tour Documentary FURTHER EAST Photo Enter Shikari Releases Russian Tour Documentary FURTHER EAST
by Kaitlin Milligan - November 13, 2019

Enter Shikari are excited to announce the release of their tour documentary 'Further East', shot in March 2019 when the band returned to Russia as part of their extensive Stop The Clocks tour, which ran from Winter 2018 and has just concluded in the U.S....

Vex Red Announces UK Headline Tour in February 2020 Photo Vex Red Announces UK Headline Tour in February 2020
by Kaitlin Milligan - September 16, 2019

Following their incredible sold out headline performance at Camden Assembly, electronic rockers Vex Red are announcing UK headline dates throughout February 2020....












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