Time
to put the year 1989 on display and celebrate the 30th anniversary of the year
that was closing the 80s decade. Known as the year of revolutions that
swept through the eastern block countries in Europe as well as the year
of innovations which brought the first commercial internet services.
Musically the charts were still dominated by Stock-Aitken-Waterman hits
also introducing Donna Summer to their hits factory.
The
second half of 1989 was also dominated by a growing House music
genre led by Inner City and S'Express and Italo-disco which evolved into Euro dance.
Even though the 1989 chronologically belonged to the 80s decade, it
clearly sensed the 90s spirit in all terms and the music styles that
started in late 90s eventually reached their peak points in the 90s
and beyond.
Dark Water is a three piece based in Birraranga (Melbourne) whose music is mainly inspired by 80's darkwave and synthpop. Lead by vocals of singer, synth player and guitarist Jack Siren, driven by dark bass lines of Dettie Sebastian and reverb drenched drums by V. the band manages to create very atmospheric darkwave sound. The band have released their self titled five track EP (digital/cassette) which features the magnificent and so far outstanding track "Wasteland".
The Ocean Blue will return with a new studio album in June. The album will be entitled 'Kings and Queens' and it will be their seventh album with single of the same to be released as the lead single. This album also marks the 30th anniversary since the release of band's eponymous debut which included the singles "Between Nothing and Something" and "Drifting, Falling". The album is out On June 21st.
Shakespears Sisters are back. It seems that the ladies have patched up their differences which are dating back to the early 90's when they were having a career peak and broke up shortly afterwards. After 25 years the duo have reunited and written music together and to mark this occasion the duo will release a compilation entitled 'Singles Party (1988 – 2019)', which rounds up all their 45s together. Two new tracks are included in this compilation- ‘All The Queen’s Horses’ and ‘C U Next Tuesday.’ The band are also touring the UK this winter.