Atomic Hits - The Top 10 New Order Songs Of All Time!

New Order is an English rock band that was formed in 1980 by vocalist and guitarist Bernard Sumner, bassist Peter Hook, and drummer Stephen Morris. The band came together after the breakup of Joy Division, following the tragic suicide of lead singer Ian Curtis. Later that same year, they were joined by Gillian Gilbert, who played keyboards.

Just in time for the Spooky Holiday Season comes the Atomic CURE Playlist

 Written By Ken Hulsey

If you've been in my orbit online for a while, you probably already know that I'm passionate about crafting playlists. There's just something incredibly fulfilling about diving deep into music, drawing from my extensive listening history, and combining it all into something special. Over the years, I've created playlists that have really resonated with many of you.

FLASHBACK Music Friday - Featuring Kate Bush, The Cars, The English Beat, A Flock of Seagulls, and a-ha

Hey there, Music Lovers! It’s that time again—welcome to the most exhilarating video music showcase around! Every week, I carve out some moments from my busy schedule to dive into the numbers that truly matter, bringing you the hottest tracks dominating the airwaves. These are the songs you can’t help but play on repeat!

FLASHBACK Music Friday - Featuring Bananarama, INXS, The Cure, New Order, and The Smiths

 Written By Ken Hulsey

It's Friday once again, which means it's time for FLASHBACK Music Friday! This week, we're diving into a collection of the best music from the days of Pac-Man, checkered Vans, and countless hours spent trying to solve a Rubik's Cube. No worries—I managed to solve that puzzle! While everyone else was twisting and turning, swearing, and cursing the folks at Ideal, I, being the genius I am, simply peeled off the colored stickers and rearranged them to get all sides the same color again. Then I tossed it into a box and went back to playing with my Micronauts. 

(FLASHBACK) Music Friday - Featuring Band of Skulls, Seal, The B-52's, Tom Petty And The Heartbreakers, and 'Til Tuesday

Written by Ken Hulsey

Well, howdy Rock' n' Rollers, it's time once again for the fastest growing video music showcase anywhere! Each week, I take time out of my busy life to sit down and dig deep into the raw numbers to give you the top songs in the land. The tracks that you, the listener, just can't get enough of! This week, we have a wild selection of retro hits that are sure to get you up and moving! So turn up your speakers and get ready to blow the roof off your cave and send all the square neighbors runnin' to their mommas!

New Music Friday - Featuring The Temper Trap, Camp Crush, Monody, Magnetic Skies and Nation of Language

Hello again, music enthusiasts! It's that thrilling time of the week – New Music Friday is upon us, and tonight we’ve got an exhilarating lineup of fresh tunes just waiting for you to discover. Over the last few weeks, I indulged you with some beloved flashback features that I know you enjoyed just as much as I loved curating them. It’s always a joy to reminisce, but today, let’s fully immerse ourselves in the present. 

Blondie - Heart of Glass

From MIN Music

londie is an American rock band founded in New York City in 1974 by singer-songwriter Deborah Harry and guitarist Chris Stein. The band was a pioneer in the early American new wave and punk scenes of the mid-70s, developing their sound in famous NYC clubs such as CBGBs. With hits such as “Atomic”, “Call Me”. “Heart of Glass”, and “Maria” as well as sales of over 40 million records worldwide, they were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2006. Their original lineup consisted of Deborah Harry (vocals), Chris Stein (guitar, bass guitar), Clem Burke (drums, percussion), Jimmy Destri (keyboards), and Gary Valentine (bass guitar, guitar).

Band lore states that their name came from both a flippant reference to Adolf Hitler’s dog Blondie as well as vocalist Harry’s bright blond hair. Previously having been a Playboy Bunny, Harry fronted the early version of the band. initially known as “Angel and the Snakes”. They built up underground fame in NYC. Blondie released their first album, ‘Blondie’, in 1976. The album was mildly successful and spawned the Australian hit single “In the Flesh”. Gary Valentine left the band later that year, and they continued briefly as a foursome, recording ‘Plastic Letters’ and gaining more airplay with their track “Denis”. Still in touch with their punk roots, having played in clubs such as CBGBs and hung out with rock artists such as the Ramones, the band broke out into other, more diverse influences such as older dance and pop music, particularly interested in Phil Spector’s ‘wall of sound’ technique.

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