It is no secret that I love me some New Order, Depeche Mode, and Tears For Fears, and often play them in my SHIFT sets when they're remixed properly. The big three faces of the New Wave movement definitely are a staple for any fan of the genre, but (sadly) there are two bands who deserve as much recognition: Bronski Beat and Erasure. For those of you that love modern new wave, synth-pop, and what-have-you similar genres... you owe a great deal to the work of these two acts. For those that love openly gay (and also activist) groups out there... you owe a massive amount to the pioneer efforts of these two acts. They gave a giant 'fuck you' to the mold of hetero-normative rock and roll and, above all else, produced great songs that did what punk rock often failed at: demanded more of what inspired you.
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