80s Music

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A retro-futuristic Tokyo cityscape at sunset with a vintage car driving on a coastal highway, capturing the essence of 80s City Pop.

What is City Pop and Why Is This 80s Japanese Genre Back?

Decades after its 1980s Japanese peak, the distinct, sun-drenched sound of City Pop now shapes today's pop and electronic music, sampled by global producers.

Andre Silva·September 17, 2026

A luxurious 1980s yacht cruising on a serene ocean during a vibrant sunset, symbolizing the smooth sounds of yacht rock.

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Toto's Africa: A Defining 80s Yacht Rock Song

Toto's 'Africa,' a song often reduced to a meme in 2026, actually features a complex polyrhythmic structure and a session drummer whose work became a benchmark for drummers across genres, according to

Andre Silva·September 8, 2026