The mid 80’s genre of, “Sophisti-pop” can be widely accredited to Bryan Ferry and Roxy Music with its mix of synths, jazz, orchestral elements and pop music. Tonight’s program is a blend of sophisti-pop, chamber pop and new wave.
HOUR ONE:
- KING – WON’T YOU HOLD MY HAND (HEAVY TIMES MIX)
- MIDGE URE – LOVE’S GREAT ADVENTURE (COMING TO NORTHAMPTON, MA, OCT. 6TH!)
- SPANDAU BALLET – THE FREEZE
- THE BODINES – SCAR TISSUE
- ECHO & THE BUNNYMEN – RESCUE
- AZTEC CAMERA – PILLAR TO POST
- HAIRCUT 100 – BAKED BEAN
- CHINA CRISIS – BLACK MAN RAY
- PREFAB SPROUT – DON’T SING
- LLOYD COLE & THE COMMOTIONS – RATTLESNAKES
- MEET DANNY WILSON – MARY’S PRAYER
- ABC – THE NIGHT YOU MURDERED LOVE
- THE BLUEBELLS – SMALLTOWN MARTYR
HOUR TWO:
- THE STYLE COUNCIL – HEADSTART FOR HAPPINESS
- THE BLOW MONKEYS – IT DOESN’T HAVE TO BE THIS WAY
- ROXY MUSIC – TO TURN YOU ON
- TEARS FOR FEARS – MEMORIES FADE
- MIDGE URE – (JETHRO TULL) – LIVING IN THE PAST
- SWING OUT SISTER – SOMEWHERE IN THE WORLD
- THE PALE FOUNTAINS – BICYCLE THIEVES
- THE HOUSEMARTINS – YOU BETTER BE DOUBTFUL
- BIG AUDIO DYNAMITE – E=MC2
- TALK TALK – GIVE IT UP
- THE THE – UNCERTAIN SMILE
- THE WOODENTOPS – GOOD THING
Subculture: Fridays 8-10p EST USA on 103.3fm, WXOJ in Northampton, MA or live online @ valleyfreeradio.org // Encore show Sunday AMs from 12-2 // Facebook: subculturema // Request line: 413.585.1033 // email: subculture@valleyfreeradio.org // Some playlists can be heard on 8tracks.com
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