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The 1980s revival that lasted an entire decade

From post-punk to synth-pop, the noughties saw a never-ending 1980s revival that left no trend unturned. But has it finally run its course?In December, I went to see Neon Indian play in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. They were great, the spangled kitschadelic wooze of their Psychic Chasms LP so much more imposing live than on record. But I was actually struck even more by support band Tiger City. Not because they were amazing or anything, but because, while clearly an indie band, they sounded for all t...

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14:53 on January 22 2010

The 1980s revival that lasted an entire decade

Guardian Music — From post-punk to synth-pop, the noughties saw a never-ending 1980s revival that left no trend unturned. But has it finally run its course?In December, I went to see Neon... more info

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14:53 on January 22 2010

The 1980s revival that lasted an entire decade

From post-punk to synth-pop, the noughties saw a never-ending 1980s revival that left no trend unturned. But has it finally run its course?In December, I went to see Neon... more info

Neon Indian Go West LCD Soundsystem Bloc Party Interpol Franz Ferdinand Daft Punk

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