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  1. On This Day October 16 1989 - Erasure Released their Album Wild!

    On This Day October 16 1989 - Erasure Released their Album Wild!

    On this day October 16 1989, Erasure released their fourth studio album Wild!, a vibrant and upbeat record that solidified their reputation as one of the defining synth pop duos of the decade. The album continued their streak of catchy melodies and heartfelt lyrics, combining Andy Bell’s soaring...
  2. On This Day October 13 1986 - Howard Jones Released His Album One to One

    On This Day October 13 1986 - Howard Jones Released His Album One to One

    On this day October 13 1986, Howard Jones released his third studio album One to One, a thoughtful and melodic record that continued his streak of introspective synth pop hits. The album saw Jones refining his sound with warmer production, emotional lyrics, and a greater focus on personal growth...
  3. On This Day October 5 1981 – Speak & Spell Was Released by Depeche Mode

    On This Day October 5 1981 – Speak & Spell Was Released by Depeche Mode

    On this day October 5 1981, Speak & Spell by Depeche Mode was released. The band’s debut album marked the arrival of one of the most influential synth pop acts of the decade, introducing a fresh, electronic sound that would help define the music landscape of the 1980s. The album featured...
  4. On This Day August 26 1981 – New Traditionalists by Devo Released

    On This Day August 26 1981 – New Traditionalists by Devo Released

    On this day August 26 1981, New Traditionalists by Devo was released. This was the band’s fourth album and marked a shift in their sound toward a more polished new wave direction while still keeping their art punk edge. Known for their visual style and sharp critiques of conformity, Devo used...
  5. On This Day August 25 1986 – Press to Play by Paul McCartney Was Released

    On This Day August 25 1986 – Press to Play by Paul McCartney Was Released

    On this day August 25 1986, Press to Play by Paul McCartney was released. As his sixth solo studio album, it represented a deliberate move into a more modern and synth-based sound for the former Beatle, a clear attempt to stay current during the high-tech production era of the mid 80s. Produced...
  6. On This Day August 20 1982 - Yazoo Released Their Debut Album Upstairs at Eric's

    On This Day August 20 1982 - Yazoo Released Their Debut Album Upstairs at Eric's

    On this day August 20 1982, Yazoo released their debut album Upstairs at Eric's. The record quickly established the duo of Alison Moyet and Vince Clarke as one of the defining acts in the emerging synth pop scene. The album featured standout tracks like "Only You" and "Don't Go," which...
  7. On This Day August 18 1983 - White Feathers by Kajagoogoo Released

    On This Day August 18 1983 - White Feathers by Kajagoogoo Released

    On this day August 18 1983, Kajagoogoo released their debut album White Feathers. Riding the wave of synth driven pop that defined much of the early 80s, the album delivered a polished mix of catchy melodies, bright keyboard hooks and the distinctive vocals of Limahl. It featured the...
  8. On This Day August 2 1982 – Talking Back To The Night By Steve Winwood Was Released

    On This Day August 2 1982 – Talking Back To The Night By Steve Winwood Was Released

    On this day August 2 1982, Talking Back to the Night by Steve Winwood was released, marking his third solo album and continuing his transition from 60s and 70s rock into a more synth driven 80s sound. The album showcased Winwood’s ability to blend soulful vocals with polished production...
  9. On This Day: July 11, 1980 – Falco Releases Vienna

    On This Day: July 11, 1980 – Falco Releases Vienna

    On this day July 11, 1980, Ultravox released their fourth studio album Vienna, marking a bold transformation for the band and a turning point in the sound of British new wave. With a refined mix of electronic textures, classical influence, and icy atmospheres, the album ushered in a new level of...
  10. On This Day: July 8, 1988 - It Couldn't Happen Here Premiered in Theaters

    On This Day: July 8, 1988 - It Couldn't Happen Here Premiered in Theaters

    On this day July 8, 1988, It Couldn't Happen Here premiered in theaters, offering fans of the Pet Shop Boys a surreal and cinematic experience that blended music, visual storytelling, and abstract symbolism. Directed by Jack Bond, the film starred Neil Tennant and Chris Lowe alongside Joss...
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