'80s Music 101 (26)
This is the place to start to understand the sound and the look of '80s music. While unique and varied, the music of the era often shared certain characteristics. While there are exceptions to every rule, here you can learn why and how the term "So Eighties" has arrived at its current meaning.

Artists/Bands (247)
'80s music would certainly not exist without the artists, both legendary and temporary, who created it. From fixtures like Madonna, Michael Jackson, Prince and the Police to important niche acts like the Smithereens, the Smiths and Patty Smyth, the '80s had it all. And don't forget the one-hit wonders. Kajagoogoo anyone?

Genres & Styles (22)
The array of '80s musical styles may be exhaustive, but the ones most closely tied to the era include new wave, college rock, synth pop, hair metal and early hip-hop. Explore the original styles introduced during the decade as well as the unique spin '80s artists gave to existing genres.

Reviews (11)
To help you add to your '80s music collection, stop by here for reviews and top picks of the best the decade had to offer. Descriptions and analysis of the best and most important albums and songs of the period help separate the wheat from the chaff.

Top Picks Lists (140)
Often, the best way to examine a subject is to explore its best and worst elements, and there's no better way to do that than with the trusty Top 10 List. From Hottest Female Artists to Best TV/Film & Musical Crossovers, the possibilities are pretty much endless.

'80s Background & Culture (7)
As much as many of us may wish it did sometimes, music does not exist in a vacuum. It is inspired, created, damaged, cheapened and even made permanent as a result of the political and social climate that surrounds it. The '80s was a vibrant, eclectic period that crackled and hummed as it carved out its path.

Forgotten Gems of the '80s (160)
Here's a look at some of the greatest songs of the '80s that sometimes get lost in the thick fabric of passing time. We're all pretty familiar with many '80s classics, but when was the last time you heard these on the radio?

Interviews/Artist Insight (6)
In many cases, we can best understand the aims, goals and philosophies of artists by hearing straight from them what they intended with their music, what they gained from their careers and just what their experiences in the '80s were like. Look here for interviews, quotes and other forms of insight directly from the minds of '80s icons.

'80s Nostalgia (5)
Even before the '90s really got started, '80s nostalgia had emerged as a full-blown phenomenon, with "'80s Night" at dance clubs and retro radio shows already popping up all over. Perhaps more than any other decade, the '80s felt like a self-contained era to those who lived it, and music has always been at the center of that impulse to look back.

Record Labels (5)
Though the commercial side of music can be frustrating for fans and artists alike, there's no denying the power record labels have over what gets heard. The '80s were no exception to this, as several labels rose to prominence in either mainstream or indie circles. Some labels today continue to release music from '80s artists alive and kicking.