Well-known synth-pop duo At 1980 have recently shared their atmospheric song, ‘Still On Your Side’, lifted from their sophomore album Late Night Calls which was released on the 6th of August via NewRetroWave. The LP is currently available on Vinyl, CD, Cassette and Minidisc as well as all major streaming platforms. On the album, listeners will also find ‘California Nights’ which was accompanied by a live video, shot at Brighton Electric Studios. The song was played by both BBC Sussex and BBC Surrey as their Track Of The Day.
The pair are well-ingrained in the wave scene, having had both Timecop 1983 and Dana Jean Phoenix feature in their work. Josh Dally, one half of the duo, helped co-write and appeared in Timecop 1983’s latest album, Faded Touch which was featured on Daily Express. The producer was also featured on California-based band FM-84’s single ‘Let’s Talk’. Together, At 1980 have collected over 3.5 million plays across streaming platforms, reached #8 on the iTunes Electronic Music Charts, and received support from the likes of Daily Express, DJ Mag, NewRetroWave, ThePrimeThanatos, LuigiDonatello as well as Talk About Pop Music and Retro-synth Wave.
At 1980 is comprised of Adrian Quesada Michelena, who is from Madrid, Spain and Josh Dally, who is based in Brighton, UK where most of the album was recorded. The duo keep their influences broad, citing the likes of The Midnight, Bryan Adams and Def Leppard. However, their latest album calls to mind the likes Electric Youth, The Midnight, Bryan Adams and Trevor Something.
The international duo At 1980 create an intimate connection with their listeners around the world in ‘Still On Your Side’ in their charming single. The pair use 80’s tones and gently blushing piano keys to explore the difficult nuances of knowing a relationship is irreparable and yet still hoping for the best for the partner. Surprisingly positive chimes draw the song to an end, providing hope for the future. In the LP, At 1980 take us back to the year founding member Adrian Michelena was born, when records were king and bright neon colours marked every fashionista’s wardrobe.
Speaking of the track, Josh of At 1980 tells us, “‘Still On Your Side’ is a song that gives an insight into the perspective of someone telling a loved one that even though their relationship with each other may have broken down, they will always be there for them. We all have people in our lives that we once loved and were very close to but for whatever reason we are no longer in touch or as close as we once were. The song is a message to that lost love saying if you need me, I’m still on your side.”
