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Influenced by David Bowie, Marc Bolan and Roxy Music, the New Romantics developed fashions inspired by the glam rock era coupled with the early Romantic period of the late 18th and early 19th century (from which the movement took its name).
Dec 13, 2021 · From Spandau and Visage to Telex, Eno, Soft Cell, Gina X, Can, Space and – honestly – The Sweet, we look at the Top 40 New Romantic songs...
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Sep 15, 2024 · Known as much for their forward thinking wardrobe as their music, New Romantic bands are still around today, and their music can even be heard on the radio. So, what are the best New Romantic bands of all time?
- Duran Duran. Harnessing radio-friendly pop tunes with high-end music videos that put them on heavy rotation on MTV, Duran Duran first surfaced playing experimental synth-pop at Birmingham’s New Romantic nightclub, Rum Runner.
- Spandau Ballet. Beloved by the Blitz Kids, Spandau Ballet regularly played at the London nightclub on Tuesday nights before signing a record deal thanks to their inspiring use of synthesisers and funk-pop rhythms.
- The Human League. Hailing from Sheffield, The Human League famously fused the pulsing beats of Kraftwerk with synth-pop melodies that even ABBA would envy, endearing them to many New Romantic fans.
- Ultravox. Following his musical collaborations with Visage, Midge Ure regrouped with Ultravox and assumed the role of lead singer as the experimental post-punk group refashioned themselves as an electro-pop outfit.
- Leave the Door Open - Silk Sonic. This content is imported from YouTube. You may be able to find the same content in another format, or you may be able to find more information, at their web site.
- "Freak in You" - PARTYNEXTDOOR. This content is imported from YouTube. You may be able to find the same content in another format, or you may be able to find more information, at their web site.
- "Beautiful Mistakes" - Maroon 5 & Megan Thee Stallion. This content is imported from YouTube. You may be able to find the same content in another format, or you may be able to find more information, at their web site.
- "Death Do Us Part" - Nick Jonas. This content is imported from YouTube. You may be able to find the same content in another format, or you may be able to find more information, at their web site.
Drawing from Station to Station/Low-era Bowie and latter-day Roxy Music, new romantics created a sleek, synthesized, and danceable form of pop that was designed to be fashionable and transient. More than any other post-punk genre, new romantics relied on style and glamour.
Feb 22, 2012 · Treble assembles a list of 10 Essential New Romantic albums, featuring Adam and the Ants, Duran Duran, Roxy Music and ABC.
