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All About 80s Music

All About 80s Music

Written by: John Micek Steve Augello
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All About 80s Music is hosted by John Micek and Steve Augello, two lifelong music fans who, between them, have decades of experience playing, listening to, and writing about music.


John Micek is a veteran music journalist whose work has appeared in Pop Culture Press, The Big Takeover, PopMatters.com, and Harrisburg Magazine. He's also toured and recorded with a number of bands, put out two solo records, and currently plays bass with The April Skies, a Pennsylvania-based indie rock band.


Steve Augello is a digital media executive who has worked at EMI-Capitol Records, RCA Records and iHeartRadio. Augello is a keyboard player who remixed singles from Beyoncé, Christina Aguilera and Justin Timberlake.


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John Micek, Steve Augello
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Episodes
  • The one where we talk to Alan Frew of Glass Tiger about the 40th anniversary of "The Thin Red Line."
    Jan 20 2026

    Join John and Steve and their guest Alan Frew of Glass Tiger for this very special episode. It’s a celebration of the 40th anniversary of Glass Tiger’s debut album, The Thin Red Line. To add to the magic, there is a brief appearance from keyboardist Sam Reid, who dialed in for a few questions.


    If you love 80s music, you’ll love this podcast.

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    1 hr and 17 mins
  • The one with the same song titles -- but different artists.
    Jun 21 2025
    In the 1980s, it wasn't uncommon to hear songs on the radio that had the same title -- but they were recorded by very different artists. Sometimes those songs were released within weeks or months of each other. In a few cases, they were years apart. Join John& Steve as they run down their favorite songs with the same title, but by different artists. Artists this time out include U2, R.E.M., Van Halen, The Pointer Sisters, The Psychedelic Furs and New Order. #1980s #NewWave #NewRomantics

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    40 mins
  • The one where we talk about all the music from 1986.
    Feb 4 2025

    1986 was a pivotal year for 80s music. Some artists were enjoying their greatest success, Rap music became huge. There were big dance sounds. A few new groups came on the scene … and then there were the hit songs that screamed 1986. Join us, as John and Steve dig into all that year had to offer.


    Artists discussed are: Peter Gabriel, Erasure, Pet Shop Boys, Mike + The Mechanics, Bangles, Run DMC, Mr. Mister, Beastie Boys, Husker Du, Soup Dragons, REM, Crowded House, The Bodines and more!


    If you love 80s music, you'll love this podcast! Like and Subscribe to the All About 80s Music Podcast here and everywhere you can find/listen to podcasts.

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    31 mins
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