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The Synthesizer: Perfect Instrument for The 80s
While the synthesizer had been used in prior decades, there was something about it that was perfectly attuned to the 80s vibe.
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Electrical Language: The Secret History of Synth Pop
Beyond Human League and OMD: a new box set showcases some underrated 70s and 80s synth pop from the UK.
Joni Mitchell’s Weird and Wonderful ‘80s Music
A new album and documentary celebrates Joni Mitchell at 75. We take a look at one of the more interesting musical chapters of her career, one that included Billy Idol, Peter Gabriel, Thomas Dolby and more.
The Professor Will See You Now: The Many Lives of Thomas Dolby
From pop success in the 1980s to working on cell phone ringtones to becoming a Johns Hopkins University professor, Thomas Dolby is always looking forward.
He’s Still Blinding Us With (Musical) Science
Thomas Dolby may be best known for his 80s music, but his legacy may be his work involving music, science, and technology.