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Side Projects of the 1980s

May 16, 2025

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Electronic were an English alternative dance supergroup formed by singer/guitarist Bernard Sumner of New Order and guitarist Johnny Marr of the Smiths. Their self-titled album was released in 1991, and it features portraits of Marr (L) and Sumner on the cover. — Electronic were an English alternative dance supergroup formed by singer/guitarist Bernard Sumner of New Order and guitarist Johnny Marr of the Smiths. Their self-titled album was released in 1991, and it features portraits of Marr (L) and Sumner on the cover.Factory Records

This week on Transmission, Jake Rudh is spotlighting side projects of the 1980s, and there were a lot of them. You think Duran, Duran, you also think Power Station and Arcadia. Talking Heads: Tom Tom Club, The English Beat: General Public, New Order and The Smiths: Electronic. There are so many more.

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Side Projects of the 1980s