Recently, Sarah McLachlan released "Reminds Me," a collaboration with Katie Gavin. When this song started and I heard a bit of a country twang in the arrangement, I wasn't sure what to think. But you know what? Sarah and Katie both sounded great in this style. Check it out and see what you think.

So much for your promises… #musicsky #80s #music #80sMusic #over40sky #80sLyrics open.spotify.com/track/03Y9Ge...

#OneHitHistory The week ending October 1, 1988, the English pop duo Giant Steps earned US #OneHitWonder honors when their glossy, radio-friendly slice of ‘80s pop, “Another Lover,” entered the US #Billboard #Top40 at #35. It spent 10 weeks on the chart, peaking at #13. #GiantSteps #OneHitWondered

October 2, 1969 Shocking Blue released their single "Venus". www.youtube.com/watch?v=BJ9z...

“Change” by Lisa Stansfield was a US #27 hit in 1992. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ #vinylcommunity #lisastansfield #EveryHitSongEver

Remembering Tom Petty (October 20, 1950-October 2, 2017)

Bryan Adams released the Get Up album on October 2, 2010. Happy 15th anniversary to Get Up!

Linkin Park's A Thousand Suns hit #1 on the Billboard 200 album chart on October 2, 2010.

Bruno Mars' "Just The Way You Are" hit #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 on October 2, 2010 and spent four weeks at the top of the chart.

The McCoys' "Hang On Sloopy" hit #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 on October 2, 1965.

Singer-songwriter Julia Michaels recently released "No Heartbreak's Killed Me Yet." Musically, this is such a bop. Lyrically, there's a theme of moving on from a relationship and not wallowing in sadness. The speaker of the song exudes a lot of confidence. Check it out and see what you think.

Song Review: mekakushe – “Snow Globe Galaxy” On September 29, 2025, Japanese singer-songwriter mekakushe released “Snow Globe Galaxy,” a track from her forthcoming digital EP, 138 Oku-non Me no Koi. I’m already familiar with two of her songs, Kimi wa Shunokeru” and “Koi no Retronym,” which I…

Recently, indie alternative artist Black Dahlia released "On The Run." This song has an infectious bass hook and a sound that seems to take some inspiration from the alternative music of the 80's. I really liked the sound of this track. Check it out and see what you think.

Song Review: iScream – “Better Off” On September 29, 2025, three-member Japanese musical unit iScream released the video for “Better Off,” which is being used as the ending theme for the Fall 2025 anime, Yano-kun’s Ordinary Days. I have to be upfront in this review and admit that my only…

Song Review: HOKUTO – “We should stay together” On September 29, 2025, Japanese artist HOKUTO released the music video for “We should stay together,” which is being used as the opening theme for the second cour of the Solo Camping for Two anime. I have to be upfront in this review and admit that…

'Hit Parade' is a new career spanning #Madness 'best of' available as a limited 4LP box set with #signedprint (500-only signed), 2CD, and a multitude of vinyl formats! More > bit.ly/3Ksmwla

S s s s A a a a F f f f E e e e T t t t Y y y y #musicsky #80s #music #80sMusic #over40sky #80sLyrics open.spotify.com/track/2IqPRj...

Kylie Minogue released 'Fever' 24 years ago on October 1, 2001 | Listen to the album + explore our tribute here: album.ink/KMfever

Prince & The New Power Generation released 'Diamonds and Pearls' 34 years ago on October 1, 1991 | Listen to the album + revisit our tribute here: album.ink/PrinceDmndsP...

October 1, 2001 Garbage released their 3rd studio album, Beautiful Garbage. www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cy1L...

October 1, 1990 The Sisters Of Mercy released their single "More". www.youtube.com/watch?v=BURM...

1 October 1969: The Beatles' Abbey Road album is released in the USA. Ringo Starr: "Abbey Road turned out fine. The second side is brilliant. Out of the ashes of all that madness, that last section is for me one of the finest pieces we put together." www.beatlesbible.com/albums/abbey...

“Change of Heart” by Cyndi Lauper was a US #3 hit in 1987. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ #vinylcommunity #cyndilauper #80s #EveryHitSongEver

“Change” by Tears For Fears was a US #73 hit in 1983. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ #vinylcommunity #tearsforfears #EveryHitSongEver

Remembering Nick Reynolds from The Kingston Trio (July 27, 1933-October 1, 2008)

Album Cover: The Cure - "Songs of a Lost World" (2024)

Recently, The What Four released "Quarter To Midnight." Musically, this song takes a bit of inspiration and influence from 80's rockabilly acts like Stray Cats. I love the fact that this group is bringing that sound back with this track. Check it out and see what you think.

DJ Felix Cartal recently released "Summer Rain," a collaboration with artist Reo Cragun. This mid-to-uptempo EDM track is accompanied by vocals with a wistful feel to them. I thought the vocal performance perfectly captured the lyrics' vibe. Check it out and see what you think.

Album Review: Amber – “This Is Your Night” Dutch dance-pop singer Amber released her debut album on November 25, 1996. For most of the world, the album’s title was This Is Your Night. However, in the United Kingdom, it was released under the title, Colour Of Love. From what I can tell, while the…

Out This Week: Supergrass, Oasis, Dead Or Alive, Sophie B Hawkins and Franz Ferdinand > bit.ly/4pU7JQv

Def Leppard to Receive Star on Hollywood Walk of Fame: Here’s the Date

But why does it always seem to be, me looking at you, you looking at me… #musicsky #80s #music #80sMusic #over40sky #80sLyrics open.spotify.com/track/2zFdsA...

40 years ago today - September 30, 1985 - release of the single "The Bottom Line" from Big Audio Dynamite. Debut single - had to have the extended 12" for this one! 👍😎👍

4 more days until Hoodoo Telemetry drops. Pre-save now and be the first to hear it: lnk.to/VernonReid Also @vurnt22.bsky.social will be releasing a lyric video for the track "In Effigy" that same day!

Formed in #Seattle by sisters Ann & Nancy Wilson, #Rock band #Heart have sold over 50 million albums worldwide. Their 1987 single “There’s The Girl” (with rare lead vocals by Nancy instead of Ann) was a Top40 hit in the USA & UK- the 12” remix was a Starck fave #80sMusic youtu.be/b5qmy6IEpGk?...

September 30, 1985 Simple Minds released their single "Alive And Kicking". www.youtube.com/watch?v=rA-O...

September 30, 1977 CHIC released their single "Dance, Dance, Dance". www.youtube.com/watch?v=OTCv...

September 30, 1991 CeCe Peniston released her single "Finally". www.youtube.com/watch?v=xk8m...

September 30, 1968 Diana Ross & The Supremes released their single "Love Child". www.youtube.com/watch?v=OVNX...

30 September 1977: Ringo Starr’s sixth solo album, Ringo The 4th, is released in the USA. A critical and commercial failure, its lack of chart success leads to Starr being dropped by the Atlantic label. See more: www.beatlesbible.com/people/ringo...

30 September 1991: Paul McCartney’s seventh solo studio album, Choba B CCCP, is released in the UK. The album contains cover versions from the 1940s to the 1960s, plus the traditional folk song Midnight Special. See more: www.beatlesbible.com/people/paul-...

Album Cover: The Cure - "Songs of a Live World: Troxy London MMXXIV" (2024)

Mariah Carey's "Fantasy" hit #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 on September 30, 1995 and spent eight weeks at the top of the chart.

Song Review: Daoko – “Boku dake no Photon” On September 24, 2025, Japanese artist Daoko released “Boku dake no Photon” as an advance single from her upcoming digital EP. The song features lyrics by Daoko, with composition and arrangement by x0o0x_. I was previously exposed to Daoko through “Zense…

SEPTEMBER 29, 2017: My eighth studio album 'Wilder Shores' was released. My inspiration behind making the album was specifically my practising of Kundalini #yoga.

Recently, ILLENIUM released "Forever," a collaboration with Tom Grennan and Alna. Musically, this EDM track has a melodic dubstep feel to it. In some respects, it kind of me makes me think of some of the dance material I was hearing in the 2010's. Check it out and see what you think.

Recently, Joel Corry released "Phases," a collaboration with vocalist Abi Flynn. This mid-to-uptempo track seems to take a bit of inspiration for its musical arrangement from early-2000's EDM. Abi's vocal performance is a great match for this vibe. Check it out and see what you think.

Song Review: XinU featuring Aile The Shota – “Timing” In September 2025, XinU released “Timing,” a collaboration with Aile The Shota. I was previously exposed to the artist through “Monday To Friday,” and I enjoyed that track when I reviewed it in July 2025. After learning that XinU had released…

Song of the Moment: Nelson – “(Can’t Live Without Your) Love and Affection” "(Can't Live Without Your) Love and Affection" was released as the lead-off single from Nelson's 1990 debut album, After the Rain. The single was released on May 19, 1990, and it peaked at number one on the Billboard Hot…

Dolly Parton Postpones Vegas Residency Due to ‘Health Challenges’