SomaFM Underground 80s

Early 80s UK Synthpop and a bit of New Wave

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Languages

English

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Country

United States

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Genres

80s, Synthpop, New Wave +5

📖 About

SomaFM Underground 80s is a commercial-free, listener-supported internet radio channel from SomaFM, dedicated primarily to the distinctive sound of early 1980s UK Synthpop with a selection of New Wave music. The station features a carefully curated mix of influential and lesser-known artists from the era, making it a destination for listeners who enjoy vintage electronic pop, synth-driven music, alternative sounds and classic New Wave. The channel includes music associated with artists such as Human League, Depeche Mode, Thompson Twins, A Flock of Seagulls, New Order and Ultravox, along with critically acclaimed lesser-known acts including New Musik, Comsat Angels, Lene Lovich, Fad Gadget and Robert Hazard. Underground 80s is available worldwide through SomaFM online streaming and is designed for fans of classic 80s synthpop, UK electronic pop, New Wave and alternative music. The station operates as an internet-only, commercial-free service supported by listeners rather than traditional advertising.

📋 Details

network:SomaFM

timezone:America/Los_Angeles

stream type:Internet Radio Stream

channel name:Underground 80s

country code:US

geo latitude:37.809784

coverage area:Worldwide via Internet streaming

geo longitude:-121.286316

internet only:true

language code:EN

station brand:SomaFM

stream format:MP3

broadcast type:Online / Internet Radio

station format:Early 80s UK Synthpop and New Wave

stream bitrate:128 kbps MP3

broadcast owner:SomaFM

commercial free:true

target audience:Listeners and fans of 1980s Synthpop, New Wave, electronic pop and alternative music

channel category:Alternative, Electronic

featured artists:Human League, Depeche Mode, Thompson Twins, A Flock of Seagulls, New Order, Ultravox, New Musik, Comsat Angels, Lene Lovich, Fad Gadget, Robert Hazard

official station:true

subdivision code:US-CA

direct stream url:https://ice.somafm.com/u80s

main playlist url:https://somafm.com/u80s.pls

primary music era:Early 1980s

listener supported:true

playlist available:true

primary music style:UK Synthpop

verification status:verified

secondary music style:New Wave

external player supported:true

additional stream bitrates:256 kbps MP3, 128 kbps AAC, 64 kbps AAC, 32 kbps AAC