The Twelve 80s Songs of Christmas
Nov22

The Twelve 80s Songs of Christmas

So, have you been a righteous dude or babe this year? Hoping that Santa will put some bitchin’ 80s themed presents under your tree? And, of course, it’s the time of year for, like, hot apple cider (and hot toddies), carol singing, and thirty varieties of cookies. (But if Mom thinks I’m putting on that gnarly reindeer sweater again for the family card photo, she can totally think again. I’m so sure, Mom!) Crank up these tubular holiday...

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Like Totally 80s Interview with Greg Kihn
Nov09

Like Totally 80s Interview with Greg Kihn

November 9, 2011 I recently had the extreme pleasure of talking with Greg Kihn—rockstar, novelist and radio personality. We covered topics as varied as his early days with Beserkley Records, his aspirations of a 3-generation Greg Kihn Band (we’re dubbing that “Kihnfolk”), the making of some of his biggest hits (hint: it included heartbreak and copious amounts of hot sake), and the days of coiffed hair and shoulder pads. Greg hit the...

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Lyrics Video: Moron by Dead Milkmen
Oct28

Lyrics Video: Moron by Dead Milkmen

You either liked the Dead Milkmen or you didn’t.  I did.  A lot.  This song, off of Eat Your Paisley, is them at their best. Enjoy!

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The 8 Worst Videos of the 1980s
Oct09

The 8 Worst Videos of the 1980s

By Rockdog 8. Journey – “Separate Ways (Worlds Apart)” (1983) Journey’s first real video is a disaster of epic proportions (think: Hindenburg). For starters, the band, who can actually play musical instruments, spends most of their time in the video playing air instruments, while a semi-good looking girl … walks. Yup, that is the concept of this video. Even better, it turns out (at the end, if you are masochistic enough to watch...

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80s Halloween Songs
Oct05

80s Halloween Songs

There’s a chill in the air, the leaves are starting to change, and your neighbor has once again tied weirdly shaped squash to her mailbox. It can only mean one thing: Halloween is just around the corner! After putting together your bitchin’ costume and doing your party prep work, you need to get your eighties Halloween tune list lined up. These awesome eighties songs are perfect for your night of terror and treats. They range from...

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