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Music from the 1980s

Your home for 80s music spans pop, metal, dance, new wave, R&B, hip hop, and teen pop. Whether you grew up with Michael Jackson and Madonna, Bon Jovi and Def Leppard, or Depeche Mode and The Cure, the 1980s delivered unforgettable songs and larger-than-life videos.

The launch of MTV (Music Television) in 1981 had a profound impact on the music industry. Music videos became a crucial marketing tool for artists, and the visual element of music gained newfound significance. Iconic videos like Michael Jackson's "Thriller" helped redefine the way music was consumed.

Remember when MTV actually played videos? No matter what 80s music you like, we have a channel for you — 80s rock, 80s dance, 80s R&B, new wave, metal, and more. Pick a channel, sit back, and enjoy your favorite 80s music videos.

80s Music Video Channels

Our 80s Music Video Channels try to bring the golden age of MTV back to you. Choose a category — new wave, rock, dance, R&B, love songs, party songs, and more — and relive the decade one video at a time. Log in to save favorites and build your own playlist channel.

For headbanging hits, visit our dedicated Metal Video Channels inspired by the spirit of MTV's Headbanger's Ball.

80s Music Video Stations

Watch synchronized 80s music video stations on vidstations.tv with other fans in real time. Tune in to decade-wide hits or specialty streams like Headbangers Hangout for 80s metal — then vote on what plays next from your phone.

The Great 80s - 80s Party

Playing the greatest hits of the 1980s. Theme Nights every Saturday!

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80s Time Capsule

Time Capsule takes you back to the movies, tv and music of 1984

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Headbangers Hangout

Metal from the 80s and early 90s.

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Keep on Rocking Me

Classic Rock from the 70s and 80s + Alternative Rock from the 90s

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80s Bands & Artists

Dive into the bands and artists who made the 1980s unforgettable. Read biographies, browse album discographies, watch music videos, and find collectables from your favorite 80s acts — from Bon Jovi and Madonna to Depeche Mode and Michael Jackson.

80s Song Lists

Genre-themed lists from new wave to metal give you a curated tour of 80s hits. Each song links to its music video so you can listen without leaving the list.

Trip Through the 80s — Part 1

A guided tour through early-80s hits and iconic videos.

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Trip Through the 80s — Part 2

Continue the journey through mid- and late-80s favorites.

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80s Love Ballads & Breakup Songs

Power ballads and heartbreak anthems from the MTV era.

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80s One Hit Wonders

The songs everyone remembers — even if the band faded fast.

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80s New Wave

Synth-driven new wave and post-punk essentials.

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80s Metal A to Z

Headbanging favorites from hair metal to thrash.

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Billboard Top 20 Charts

We will play you short clips of the top music videos for each year of the 1980s! Explore the Billboard Top 20 Charts for each year of the decade and discover the songs that defined the 80s — from power ballads to pop smashes and everything in between.

80s Music Genres

Deep dives into the sounds that defined the decade — history, chart hits, music videos, and links to our video channels.

80s Hip Hop

Old skool rap from Run DMC, Beastie Boys, LL Cool J, and more.

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80s Teen Pop

NKOTB, Debbie Gibson, Tiffany, and the teen idol explosion.

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80s Dance Music

Year-by-year dance hits from disco to house.

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80s New Wave

Synthpop and new wave from Duran Duran to Depeche Mode.

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80s Metal Music

Hair metal, thrash, glam, and NWOBHM history and videos.

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