Wired For Sound

Turn back the clock and turn up the 80s with Wired for Sound on BitWaves.

Every Monday night, Wired for Sound brings you three hours dedicated to the music of the 1980s — an era of massive pop stars, unforgettable rock anthems, synths, power ballads, dancefloor classics and songs that still sound incredible decades later.

Whether you lived through the 80s the first time around or simply love the music it gave us, Wired for Sound is your weekly trip back to one of pop culture’s most unforgettable decades.

Three Hours of Pure 80s

The 1980s had a sound all of its own.

It was the decade of huge hooks, bigger production, synthesizers, guitar solos, drum machines and some of the most recognisable voices in music.

Across Wired for Sound, you’ll hear music from artists such as:

Michael Jackson
Madonna
Whitney Houston
Wham!
Prince
Bon Jovi
Cyndi Lauper
INXS
Duran Duran
Queen
George Michael
Eurythmics

And plenty more.

From enormous chart hits to forgotten favourites, Wired for Sound celebrates the full spectrum of 80s music.

Pop, Rock, New Wave and Dance

The 80s weren’t defined by just one sound.

One moment you could be hearing a huge pop anthem.

The next might be new wave, rock, synth-pop, dance, R&B or a power ballad that absolutely demands to be sung along with.

Expect a mix including:

80s pop classics
Rock anthems
New wave favourites
Synth-pop
Dancefloor hits
R&B and soul
Power ballads
One-hit wonders
Australian 80s favourites
Forgotten tracks you haven’t heard in years

It’s three hours designed to remind you just how much great music came out of one decade.

The Decade That Changed Music

The 1980s weren’t just about the songs.

It was the era of MTV, cassette tapes, Walkmans, vinyl, music videos, boomboxes and larger-than-life pop stars.

Music became increasingly visual, artists became global icons and some of the biggest songs ever recorded became part of everyday life.

For many listeners, these tracks are tied to school days, first cars, nights out, concerts and memories that come flooding back within the first few seconds of a song.

For younger listeners, it’s a chance to discover why so much modern pop, dance and electronic music still draws inspiration from the 80s today.

Request Your Favourite 80s Song

Got an 80s track you’d love to hear?

Send it through.

Visit the Make a Request page and tell us what should be part of Wired for Sound.

Maybe it’s:

A massive 80s hit
A forgotten favourite
A song connected to a great memory
An Australian classic
A dancefloor anthem
A power ballad
Something you simply haven’t heard on the radio for far too long

Your request could become part of the next Wired for Sound.

Monday Nights, 80s Style

Monday might mark the start of the working week, but that doesn’t mean the night has to be boring.

For three hours, Wired for Sound swaps the present day for the decade of neon, shoulder pads, big hair, cassette tapes and some seriously unforgettable music.

So whether you’re relaxing at home, driving, working late or just looking for a soundtrack with a little more nostalgia, BitWaves has Monday night covered.

Dust off the memories and turn the volume up.

Listen Live on BitWaves

Catch Wired for Sound every Monday night on BitWaves for three hours of 80s music.

Listen live through the BitWaves website or take the station with you using the BitWaves app:

Wherever Monday night finds you, the 80s are only a tap away.

Get Wired for Sound

From Michael Jackson and Madonna to Wham!, Whitney Houston and countless other icons, Wired for Sound celebrates a decade that continues to influence music today.

Three hours.

One unforgettable decade.

And more 80s music than Monday night probably knows what to do with.

Wired for Sound — three hours of the 80s every Monday night on BitWaves.

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Stuart Fitzharris

Yeah, Na - I love 80's and rock!

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