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All About 80s Music
by John Micek, Steve Augello
All About 80s Music is hosted by John Micek and Steve Augello, two lifelong music fans who, between them, have decades of experience playing, listening to, and writing about music. John Micek is a veteran music journalist whose work has appeared in Pop Culture Press, The Big Takeover, PopMatters.com, and Harrisburg Magazine. He's also toured and recorded with a number of bands, put out two solo records, and currently plays bass with The April Skies, a Pennsylvania-based indie rock band. Steve Augello is a digital media executive who has worked at EMI-Capitol Records, RCA Records and iHeartRadio. Augello is a keyboard player who remixed singles from Beyoncé, Christina Aguilera and Justin <strong
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The one where we talk about our favorite 1980s hip-hop tunes
It's summer! And what better way to ring in the hottest months of the year than a discussion of our favorite 1980s hip-hop songs? Join John and Steve as they take on some of the classics, from RUN-DMC's "Walk This Way" to Grandmaster Flash's "White Lines." Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy…
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The one where we talk to Alan Frew of Glass Tiger about the 40th anniversary of "The Thin Red Line."
Join John and Steve and their guest Alan Frew of Glass Tiger for this very special episode. It’s a celebration of the 40th anniversary of Glass Tiger’s debut album, The Thin Red Line. To add to the magic, there is a brief appearance from keyboardist Sam Reid, who dialed in for a few questions. If...
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The one with the same song titles -- but different artists.
In the 1980s, it wasn't uncommon to hear songs on the radio that had the same title -- but they were recorded by very different artists. Sometimes those songs were released within weeks or months of each other. In a few cases, they were years apart. Join John& Steve as they run down their…
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The one where we talk about all the music from 1986.
1986 was a pivotal year for 80s music. Some artists were enjoying their greatest success, Rap music became huge. There were big dance sounds. A few new groups came on the scene … and then there were the hit songs that screamed 1986. Join us, as John and Steve dig into all that year had to offer....
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The one with our favorite bass players and bass lines.
So many hit songs during the greatest decade brought some of the best bass grooves of all-time. Join John and Steve as they discuss their favorite bass players and basslines from the 80s. Songs discussed are: Sledgehammer, Too Shy, Pale Shelter, Temptation, Two Hearts Beat As One, and more! If…
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The one with our favorite 80s B-Sides
In the 80s, 45 RPM singles were some of the most prized items of the GenX kids who were living through the greatest decade. Join us today as John and Steve pick out some of their favorite 45s and FLIP THEM OVER to talk about the B-Sides. They discuss the B-Sides from hit singles: True, The…
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The one where we talk to Peter Holsapple and Will Rigby from The dB's
The dB's are an indie pop band whose career started in the late 70s, spanned throughout the greatest decade and they're still going strong today. Their debut album , "Stands for deciBels" has just been remastered, re-released and is out now, available on thedbs.com. Join us for John's interview...
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The one with our favorite 80s novelty songs
The 80s were a colorful fun decade full of big hair, crazy personalities, rad attitudes, gibberish catchphrases…. and the music was a diverse reflection of that culture. Join John & Steve as they discuss some of the zaniest novelty songs that came out of the greatest decade. Songs discussed are:...
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The one with our favorite 80s movie soundtracks
The 80s boasts some of the most iconic movies of all-time, but it was the soundtracks which allowed them to become immortalized and live forever. Grab your bottle of mousse, your old movie posters and three ring binders, as John and Steve discuss some of the best from the greatest decade. Movie...
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The one with our favorite 80s movie soundtracks
The 80s boasts some of the most iconic movies of all-time, but it was the soundtracks which allowed them to become immortalized and live forever. Grab your bottle of mousse, your old movie posters and three ring binders, as John and Steve discuss some of the best from the greatest decade. Movie...
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The one where we share more of our favorite 80s mixtapes
In the 80s mix tapes were an important part of everyday culture. John and Steve again dig into the bins and dust off a couple more of their original mix tapes from the 80s. John’s mixtape explores the American and British Indie scene. Steve’s mixtape is full of New Wave Pop tunes. Artists…
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The one with our favorite 80s power ballads
When rock singers in the 80s needed a way to show their sensitive side but still keep their edge, they did it through the power ballad: A slow tempo song that featured loud drums, piano and heavy electric guitars. Get your bottle of non-aerosol hairspray, your prom dress and boutonniere ready, as...
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The one with our favorite 80s Christmas pop songs
Today, John and Steve share their favorite 80s Christmas songs, ending with a definitive top 5 best of all time. So grab a cup of cheer, some Christmas cookies, and light a fire in the chimney because this is going to be an epic one. A few of the artists discussed are: Wham!, The Kinks, Hall &...
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The one where we talk about Dad Rock artists
Some of the music, fashion and attitude of the 80s were influenced by what took place 20 years earlier. In this episode, John and Steve talk about some of the most prominent artists of the 60s that had a resurgence during the greatest decade, some which you can call Dad Rock artists. A few of the...
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The one where we pick our favorite Australian artists
John and Steve go down under to discuss some of the best Australian bands and artists that contributed to the greatest decade. They discuss familiar bands like INXS and Men at Work; indie bands The Church and The Triffids; and a few unexpected choices like The Bee Gees and AC/DC. 🧑🎤 If you 80s...
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The one where we shine the spotlight on Squeeze
Today John and Steve "babylon and on" about one of their favorite bands, as they shine the SPOTLIGHT ON SQUEEZE. They examine some of the best songs of the greatest decade by this very powerful pop group. Songs discussed are Up the Junction, Pulling Mussels, Some Fantastic Place, Walk a Straight...
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The one where we talk about and review 'Pelican West' by Haircut 100.
John and Steve dive deep into one of the landmark albums of the early 80s: Haircut 100’s Pelican West. They go song-by-song to examine the qualities that made this collection of tracks so iconic. Additionally, they discuss the valuable contributions of each band member: Nick Heyward, Les Nemes,...
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The one with our favorite George Michael/Wham! mixtapes
This week, John and Steve are back again with their original mixtapes from the 80s. ➿ The cassettes have been pulled out of the Walkman players, and both have a similar theme: celebrating George Michael and Wham! 🎶 Songs discussed are: Careless Whisper, Wake Me Up Before You Go Go, Faith, Wham!...
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The one with our favorite 80s frontmen.
Many famous solo artists came out of the 80s, but it was also a fertile time for bands, groups and supergroups that had charismatic uber-talented frontmen and women at their helm. In this episode, we take a look at a number of lead singers that fronted the best bands of the greatest decade and a...
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The one with our favorite ladies of the '80s.
John and Steve make their top list of favorite women in 80s music. Discussed are Susanna Hoffs, Belinda Carlisle, Madonna, Debbie Gibson, Janet Jackson, Kate Bush and a number of others. #80smusic #80smusicpodcast #80s Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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The one with our favorite '80s mixtapes
Before they were streaming services that allowed you to make playlists, there was the mixtape. It was a collection of songs that you put together onto a cassette tapes from records that you owned or borrowed from your friends, or from other cassettes you had in your collection. Sometimes you...
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The one with our favorite one-hit wonders
The 80s brought some of the biggest and most memorable songs of all-time. And today, we look at a number of MASSIVE one-hit wonder songs that penetrated the popular consciousness in the 80s and lasted for decades to follow. We'll be choosing: some of our all-time favorites, a number of quick…
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The one where we count down our Top 10 Fave New Wave Songs
John Micek and Steve Augello obnoxiously cut down one of the greatest sub-genres of Pop music to compile a list of their top 10 favorite New Wave songs. A lively fun chat with a few surprising entries. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
All About 80s Music is hosted by John Micek and Steve Augello, two lifelong music fans who, between them, have decades of experience playing, listening to, and writing about music.
John Micek is a veteran music journalist whose work has appeared in Pop Culture Press, The Big Takeover, PopMatters.com, and Harrisburg Magazine. He's also toured and recorded with a number of bands, put out two solo records, and currently plays bass with The April Skies, a Pennsylvania-based indie rock band.
Steve Augello is a digital media executive who has worked at EMI-Capitol Records, RCA Records and iHeartRadio. Augello is a keyboard player who remixed singles from Beyoncé, Christina Aguilera and Justin <strong
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