The term alt.country (sometimes dubbed “insurgent country”) describes a number of musicians who eschewed the pop-infused country music that had begun to take hold in the late 70s and 80s.

Music in the 80s was moving in a number of loosely defined directions, thanks to the emergence of subgenres like new wave, punk, and the end of disco. The art rock and post-punk artists spun out ...

It was an era of flashy styles and fun songs. Artists like Madonna had incredible success throughout the decade. In the '80s, she released seven of her 12 Billboard Hot 100 number-one songs.

and music television. While plenty of bands or artists from that decade are re-forming to make a little money off this retro obsession, other prominent groups from the '80s are still going strong.

This article is going to take a look at the top music artists from the '80s. (Read here for the 25 biggest hits of the '80s.) To compile a list, 24/7 Tempo consulted numerous sources, including ...

BBC Radio 6 Music's Artists of the Year celebrates the musical success stories of 2024 and tips the stars for 2025 and beyond. The list contains both musical legends and break-through artists from ...

The 80s has always been a "significant music period" but the decade's influence ... "peter out over the next year or so". "When you have artists as big as The Weeknd and Dua Lipa doing it ...

The song's 80s beat and catchy rhythm became a global ... which captivated fans and cemented her position as a leading artist of the year. Despite facing criticism for her vocal style, Billie ...

Show promises a spectacular journey through the biggest hits of the 80s at Eastbourne’s Congress Theatre on Saturday, January ...

To start off the new year, a one-night-only concert, “Ojai Sings the ’80s,” brings together musicians on Saturday, Jan. 25, ...