Modern English Archives

Modern English – 1 2 3 4 (Album Review)

CrypticRockCrypticRockFebruary 19, 2024

The New Wave and Post-Punk movement of the late ‘70s into the ‘80s truly transformed Rock music as we know it. Paving the way for what we would eventually be called Alternative Rock, so many bands of the era had something different to offer. Taking ... Read More

Valley Girl (Movie Review)

Jeannie BlueJeannie BlueMay 8, 2020

First loves don’t always last, but they change everything! Jessica Rothe and Josh Whitehouse take a tripindicular chance on romance in Valley Girl, a musical remake of the 1983 classic, which arrives on Digital on May 8, 2020, thanks to Orion Classics. Julie (Rothe: La ... Read More

Modern English – Ricochet Days 35 years Later

ALfie Vera MellaALfie Vera MellaDecember 16, 2019

As the pioneering, 1979-forming, England-originating band Modern English progressed, its music became more instrumentally intricate and Classical-inspired. To classify the band at that point as New Romantic was very befitting. The third album, Ricochet Days, may be regarded as the peak of the band’s musicality—a ... Read More

Retro Futura Tour Takes Over Theatre at Westbury, NY 7-13-18

CrypticRockCrypticRockJuly 16, 2018

Under most circumstances, it is impossible to go back in time to relive past events. That is of course unless you have a hypothetical device such as time machine. Seriously though, the past is the past, and while we would like to relive it, it ... Read More

Modern English – After the Snow 35 Years Later

ALfie Vera MellaALfie Vera MellaDecember 29, 2017

Modern English is a band regarded as popular and obscure at the same time. Popular because their 1982 single “I Melt with You” remains to this day a worldwide radio regular and film soundtrack staple. Obscure, for many people remember the song but not the ... Read More

Interview – Robbie Grey of Modern English

CrypticRockCrypticRockApril 14, 2017

Back in the early 1980s, something unique was brewing on the UK Rock scene. Born from Punk Rock, the new genre would famously become known as the New Romanticism movement – spawning bands including Visage, Duran Duran, and Spandau Ballet, just to name a few. A ... Read More

Modern English

Modern English – 1 2 3 4 (Album Review)

Valley Girl (Movie Review)

Modern English – Ricochet Days 35 years Later

Retro Futura Tour Takes Over Theatre at Westbury, NY 7-13-18

Modern English – After the Snow 35 Years Later

Interview – Robbie Grey of Modern English

Modern English – 1 2 3 4 (Album Review)

Valley Girl (Movie Review)

Modern English – Ricochet Days 35 years Later

Retro Futura Tour Takes Over Theatre at Westbury, NY 7-13-18

Modern English – After the Snow 35 Years Later

Interview – Robbie Grey of Modern English

This Week In Horror Movie History – Stigmata (1999)

This Week in Horror Movie History – Flash Gordon (1980)

This Week in Horror Movie History – Visiting Hours (1982)

Developing Artist Showcase – Vipërwitch

Developing Artist Showcase – Vermilia

Developing Artist Showcase – Black Smoke Trigger

Interview – Clayne Crawford & Summer Shelton

Interview – Bishop Briggs

Interview – Henry Thomas & Sarah Lind

The Native Howl – Sons of Destruction (Album Review)

The The – Ensoulment (Album Review)

Blood Star (Movie Review)