The Music We Play
The Music Of The 80s for the 80s at 8 am and pm
The 1980s saw the emergence of some of the most iconic British rock bands of all time. Among the most popular were The Smiths, The Cure, Depeche Mode, U2, The Clash, The Jam, and The Police.
The Smiths were a pioneering indie rock band who combined elements of punk and folk music to create a unique sound. Their melodic, melancholic songs, such as “There Is a Light That Never Goes Out”, resonated with a generation of disenchanted youth.
The Cure were another immensely popular British rock band of the 1980s. They combined elements of goth, punk, and pop to create a distinctive sound, with lead singer Robert Smith’s brooding vocals often being the centrepiece.
Depeche Mode were one of the most influential bands of the 1980s, combining elements of new wave and synthpop to create a distinctive sound. Their songs, such as “Just Can’t Get Enough”, were hugely popular, and their influence can still be heard in modern electronic music.
U2 were one of the most successful rock bands of the 1980s, blending elements of punk and folk music to create anthemic songs, such as “Sunday Bloody Sunday” and “Where the Streets Have No Name”.
The Clash were one of the most influential punk rock bands of the 1980s. They combined elements of reggae, ska, and punk to create a unique sound, and their songs, such as “London Calling”, were hugely influential.
The Jam were a hugely popular British mod revival band of the 1980s who combined elements of punk and soul to create energetic, melodic songs.
Finally, The Police were one of the most successful British rock bands of the 1980s. They blended elements of punk, reggae, and pop to create a distinctive sound, and their songs, such as “Every Breath You Take”, became international hits.
Don’t forget to suggest your favourite band or artist from the 80s. We could be playing them on tomorrow’s show. This show really is the best of 80s hits radio.
The Music of the 90s in the 90s at 9 am and 9pm
90s pop music was considered good because it was a diverse and exciting time for pop music, with a variety of different genres and styles emerging and gaining popularity. Many popular and influential artists, such as Madonna, Michael Jackson, and Nirvana, released significant albums during this decade. Additionally, the advancements in technology and production techniques allowed for more creative and polished sounds in recordings. This decade also saw the emergence of boybands and girl bands, such as Spice Girls, Take That, which had a huge impact on the music industry. The Spice Girls even made it onto the big screen in ‘Spice World’ the movie.
Overall, the 90s was a decade of experimentation, innovation, and a great deal of creativity in pop music which made it a memorable decade in music history.
Brit Pop
Britpop was a musical movement that emerged in the United Kingdom in the mid-1990s and was characterized by a focus on
British culture and traditions, as well as a return to more traditional rock and roll sounds. Some of the most successful and well-known Britpop bands include Oasis, Blur, Pulp, and Suede.
Britpop was seen as a reaction against the grunge and alternative rock music that had gained popularity in the early 1990s, and it was associated with a renewed pride in British culture and identity. Many Britpop bands sang about British themes and references, and their music often had a more upbeat and energetic sound than some of the more melancholy and introspective alternative rock of the time.
The big Brit Pop battle was between Oasis and Blur. These bands were the two main innovators of this music. You’ll hear them and more on the best of 90s hits radio, the 90s at 9.
Britpop was also seen as a return to more traditional rock and roll sounds, with bands drawing inspiration from classic British acts such as the Beatles, the Kinks, and the Rolling Stones. This helped to give Britpop a more classic and timeless sound that resonated with many listeners.
Overall, Britpop was a very influential and successful movement that helped to define the sound of popular music in the mid-to-late 1990s. Its emphasis on British culture and traditions, as well as its more upbeat and energetic sound, helped to make it appealing to many listeners around the world.
You can hear many of the artists above on the 90s at 9am and 9 pm. Monday to Friday on Ocean Breeze Radio
Don’t forget to suggest your favorite band or artist from the 90s. We could be playing them on tomorrow’s show. This show really is the best of 90s hits radio.
The 2000s at 10 am
The pop music of the 2000s is considered good for a variety of reasons. One of the major factors is the continued advancements in technology and production techniques, which allowed for even
more polished and polished sounds in recordings. Additionally, the 2000s saw the emergence and rise of new pop music sub-genres like hip-hop, R&B and electronic music which had a significant impact on the industry.
Another reason is the diversity of artists and styles that emerged during this decade, with a wide range of artists, from Britney Spears and Christina Aguilera to Beyonce, Eminem and Maroon 5, all achieving mainstream success and popularity. Many of these artists released albums that were critically acclaimed and still considered classics.
Online Platforms
The 2000s also saw the rise of online platforms like YouTube and social media, which allowed for more direct communication between artists and fans and helped to boost the popularity of new and emerging artists. This decade also saw the rise of reality singing competition shows such as American Idol and The X Factor, which helped to discover and launch many new talents.
Overall, the 2000s was a decade of experimentation, diversity and innovation in pop music, which made it a memorable decade in music history.
You can relive those memories with the 2000s at 10am, Monday to Friday on Ocean Breeze Radio
We are looking for your suggestions for artists or band from this decade that we should play. It could be your suggestion that we play tomorrow! This show really is the best of 2000s hits radio.
