Wednesday, April 23, 2014

SQUASH GANG - I WANT AN ILLUSION (Lost Hit)

Hello and welcome back.... Italo Disco at its best, 1986 saw this awesome song released into the world...

Spanish band "Squash Gang" had a modest hit with "I want an Illusion".
Francisco Quijada was the musician and his brother José Quijada was the singer. The other member was Cristina Manzano.

Love the snappy keyboard work in the video (The synth is a Akai AX80)..

Long live Italo Disco...







SQUASH GANG  - I WANT AN ILLUSION 

#SquashGang

Tuesday, April 22, 2014

BOXCAR - INSECT (Classic 12" inches)

Hello and welcome back.... What do you you get if you cross New Order and Cabaret Voltaire?

 A. = Boxcar

From the late 80s, Boxcar were one of those bands that from the moment you heard them, you would fall in love.
Their music was that good and in my opinion, should have been bigger than they were....

Boxcar hailed from Sydney, Australia and was fronted by Brisbane singer 'David Smith', Synths were from 'Brett Mitchell and Carol Rohde'.
In 1990 they released the album 'Vertigo' (one of my favorite 80s albums) and this single 'Insect' was from this album.
Another big hit was the song 'Freemason' which was also on the album 'Vertigo' which reached No8 in the U.S Dance charts.
If you ever get the chance to get your hands on this album, I highly recommend it... A 10/10


BOXCAR - INSECT  (12" VERSION)




BOXCAR - FREEMASON  (12" VERSION)




LINKS

http://boxcar.com.au/

https://soundcloud.com/box-car

https://twitter.com/boxcar909

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Boxcar/402671933110905






#Boxcar

Sunday, April 20, 2014

THE DREAM SEQUENCE - CYBORG IN JAPAN (Sounds like the 80s)

Hello and welcome back.... Stunning new sounds from electronic outfit 'The Dream Sequence' with their science fiction themed song 'Cyborg in Japan' (also known as the Dub Version)..... Awesome Sounds and Amazing Video, Love It. Robots are COOL :)


THE DREAM SEQUENCE - CYBORG IN JAPAN



From the YouTube channel - Using mostly 80s synths this dance song was made using Korg iElectribe (Electronic Drums,changes with the song), Roland TB-303 for the classic 'Acid' sound, Metallic Bass Synth (Reverb cranked), Akai iMPC (Clap Echo) and Various Voice Synths for "Robot Effects).
I love anything Science Fiction and Japanese so i decided to mesh the two together... Hopefully with decent results.
Thank you to the owner of the original video (xXMasterI360Xx).

The use of the Gundam Robots in the video is purely a visual thing. Lots of colour and fast moving machines makes for an incredible visual experience.


LINKS

http://www.spreaker.com/user/electronic80s/sounds-like-the-80s-vol-6

http://thedreamsequence.blogspot.com

https://soundcloud.com/the-dream-sequence




#TheDreamSequence
#Japan

Monday, April 7, 2014

80s FASHION - (Remembering the 80s)

Hello and welcome back..... Getting a little off track, I thought I would look back to some fashion trends of the 80s, because sometimes we need reminding how good (or bad) the 80s really were.... Enjoy




MTV GENERATION
With the introduction of music videos, fans were able to connect with their favorite musicians in a much more visual way than in decades fast. This had a definite impact on fashion, popularizing looks that mimicked the styles of the decade's superstars, such as the Madonna-inspired look pictured here (Left)














PEEK-A-BOO BRA & BUSTIER
While 80s fashion was influenced by Madonna in many ways, one of the most revolutionary impacts she had was popularizing the bustier for everyday wear. In doing this, her influence also lifted the taboo on showing bra straps, sending many young women to the store to purchase bras in contrasting colors. (Right)















SUPER FUN LOOKS
As Cyndi Lauper sang her classic 80s anthem Girls Just Want to Have Fun song, she certainly looked the part. Fans decided to emulate the look, popularizing fun and funky style combinations. Flouncy minis, polka dots, bold color combinations and super-size accessories were a great way to show off your fun-loving spirit. (Left)














ROCK AND ROLL BEAUTY
Music-inspired fashion wasn't limited to min-skirts. Body-hugging leggings or pants paired with whimsical tops and trendy accessories in contrasting patterns were also great trends of the day. This look was ideal for 80s concert-going or club-hopping. (Right)
















ELEGANT CELEBRITY STYLE
Musicians weren't the only celebrities who influenced 80s fashion. Princess Diana, still considered a fashion icon today, inspired trends in dressy attire, such as high-necked silky blouses with built-in flowing ties and billowing sleeves. (Left)
















FASHION ICON FORMALWEAR
Princess Di's love of ruffles - first seen in her wedding dress - also inspired evening wear trends throughout the decade. Big ruffles (and plenty of them!) were a popular 80s trend in formal attire, for occasions ranging from prom to bridal attire. (Right)















MOVIE INSPIRED FASHION
The movie Flashdance had a significant impact on exercise wear, club attire and street apparel. The sex appeal of Jennifer Beals' character inspired 80s fashionistas to cut old tee shirts or sweatshirts to make a larger neckline that fell off the shoulder, and resulted in ready-made "torn" sweats being introduced to the market.
(Left)













EXERCISE CLOTHES
While Flahsdance may have started the trend of wearing workout clothes outside the the gym, it didn't stop there. Aerobics-wear and other types of exercise clothing were often seen on the street during the 80s. (Right)
















HEADBANDS
Headbands were a must-have hair accessory during the 80s, and were worn with everything from exercise wear to club attire. They were worn by those who actually needed to tame their "big hair" as well as by those with shorter, smoother styles just as a fashion statement. (Left)















LEG WARMERS
During the 80s, leg warmers also came out of exercise studios and into mainstream fashion. They were typically paired with super-short skirts or worn over leggings or skinny jeans, beginning the popular trend of layering for fashion rather than just warmth. (Right)















LAYERED CLOTHING
Wearing leg warmers may have started the layering trend, but that's not where it stopped. During the 80s, women layered just about everything. Poplar trends included layering loose see-through tops or cropped sweaters over fitted tee shirts and tank tops to wearing bike shorts under short skirts. (Left)














LEGGINGS
Pairing oversized tunics with leggings was a popular look for 80s casual wear. It was easy to layer leggings with leg warmers or scrunched socks for a trendy fashion statement. Bold accessories like huge hoop earrings and bangle bracelets completed the look. (Right)
















TRENDY DENIM
Skinny-cut denim jeans made in then-modern finishes like acid or stone-washed denim were must have wardrobe pieces. If you were going for a super-trendy look, you might buy a pair that already had a few tears, or strategically rip a pair that you already owned. (Left)















PANTS PAIRING
Leggings weren't the only layering option for jeans and leggings during the 80s. They were often paired with multiple shirt layers, though sometimes a single over-sized tee shirt was chosen. Wearing flats or pumps with skinny-cut bottoms was a fashionable 80s look. (Right)














SHOULDER PADS
Tops weren't all meant to be layered either - at least not with other clothing pieces. Shoulder pads were all the rage for stylish women during the 80s - from slinky dresses like the one pictured here to button-up tops, casual corduroy blazers and dressy suit jackets. (Left)














LEATHER
Leather became quite trendy during the 80s, with women layering biker-looking jackets over everything from jeans and cut-up sweatshirts to skirts and frilly tops. Those who took the rock-and-roll look seriously often sported leather pants in colors ranging from black to red. (Right)














LACE UP ANKLE BOOTS
Lace-up ankle boots became very popular during the 1980s. The shiny patent leather finish of this flat-heeled pair was perfect for adding a bit of rock-and-roll flair to a casual look, while other popular styles came in conservative colors with spike or chunky heels. (Left)








MASSIVE "Thank You" to womens-fashion.lovetoknow.com for the info/photos




#80s
#80sfashion
#electronic80s

Sunday, April 6, 2014

CLASSIC POP MAGAZINE (Out Now)

Hello and welcome back..... Growing up in the 80s in Australia we had Smash Hits and Countdown Magazine to read. It was full of news, new music, posters of bands and Music lyrics so you could sing and pretend to know all the words..... Well, Its back.. Sort of.

Enter...

"Classic Pop Magazine" :)


The latest edition of 'Classic Pop Magazine' is a Synth Pop Special with news and articles on Vince Clark, Depeche Mode, Howard Jones, Heaven17, Thomas Dolby and Blancmange.... How exciting is that?, and its available now from Itunes, Online and possibly newsagents in the U.K... If you subscribe online you can save heaps and have 'Classic Pop magazine' delivered to your door (Airmail for customers outside U.K)... How cool.

Costs $7.49 (Aust price-electronic download)
           £3.99/$5.99 U.S
Also available for Android and Desktop (See pocketmags link below)
Back issues are available as this magazine has been going since 2012.
You will find this awesome magazine in the newsstand app on Itunes /   or Via Website (Links below)

Im Loving This, Classic Pop Magazine is a quality read... 10/10


LINKS

http://www.classicpopmag.com/

http://www.classicpopmag.com/buy-online/

http://www.pocketmags.com/viewmagazine.aspx?catid=1037&category=Music&subcatid=231&subcategory=Pop&title=Classic+Pop&titleid=1368

https://www.facebook.com/ClassicPopMag

https://twitter.com/ClassicPopMag









































































#80s
#classicpop
#electronic80s