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Radiorama

Radiorama formed in 1981 with Tony Banks and Gary Jones on keyboards and vocals, plus singer Jimmy Somerville. They came from Rotherham, England, and worked...

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Radiorama's synth-pop pulse from Rotherham

A British electronic group that found its voice with Jimmy Somerville before evolving through lineup shifts.

For the early sound, "Touch Me Now" is essential. Later, check out "Aliens" or "So I Know" to hear how they kept the electronics going.

Radiorama's 1983 single "Touch Me Now" is a perfect snapshot of early '80s synth-pop, built on a pulsing bassline and Somerville's unmistakable vocals. That track, along with later songs like "So I Know," kept their sound rooted in that electronic vein even as members came and went. They're a reminder of how regional scenes like Rotherham fed into the broader UK pop landscape.

The band formed in 1981 with Tony Banks, Gary Jones, and Jimmy Somerville, releasing "Radio Eyes" in 1982. After Somerville left in 1984, Banks and Jones continued with other vocalists like Julia North, putting out albums such as "Radiorama" and "Second Nature." Their lineup shifted over the years, but the music stayed in that synth-pop lane.

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Radiorama formed in 1981 with Tony Banks and Gary Jones on keyboards and vocals, plus singer Jimmy Somerville. They came from Rotherham, England, and worked in synth-pop. Their debut single "Radio Eyes" came out in 1982, but it was "Touch Me Now" the following year that got them wider attention. That song had a pulsing bassline and Somerville's distinctive vocals.

After Somerville left in 1984 to go solo, Banks and Jones kept the band going with other vocalists like Julia North. They put out albums including "Radiorama," "Second Nature," and "Absolutely." Some of their other tracks are "Aliens," "So I Know," and "Beautiful Man."

They had a legal issue over using the name Radiorama, which ended in a settlement. The band's lineup changed over time, with people like Stuart Kershaw on keyboards and Dean Johnson on drums coming through. Their music stayed in that electronic pop vein from the early '80s.

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