Tag: 1980s

The futuristic hairdos are gone, but A Flock of Seagulls will still bring the ’80s nostalgia to Lehigh Valley-area show

Few bands are as instantly recognizable as A Flock of Seagulls. From the futuristic hairstyles and fashion to timeless hits like “I Ran (So Far Away)” and “Space Age Love Song,” the Liverpool-born group became one of the defining acts of the MTV era.

More than four decades later, frontman Mike Score is still performing, writing new music and introducing audiences to songs that extend far beyond the band’s familiar catalog.

As A Flock of Seagulls prepares to return to the Sherman Theater in Stroudsburg Saturday as part of the “I Love the ’80s” tour, Score continues to look forward rather than back — a fitting approach for a musician whose career was built on imagining the future.

In my new interview, Score discusses the enduring appeal of ’80s music, the band’s rise to fame, and why he believes there’s still plenty of new music left to make.

Q: What can fans expect from your upcoming performance?

A: Of course, we’ll play the songs people know from the ’80s, but we’ll also play a few songs from our last album and some songs from different periods of the band’s history. As the show builds, fans start hearing more songs they know, and then at the end we do the big hits. Everyone goes away smiling.

Q: What do you think makes the music of the 1980s so timeless?

A: I think people were generally having a good time in the ’80s. It was a really exciting period because the kids had something that belonged to them. They had the music, the fashion, the hairstyles. I loved seeing kids come to shows with their hair styled like mine. Before that, you could grow your hair long, but you couldn’t really be “Seagulls stylish.” When we started out we decided we were going to be futuristic. We were going to wear the silver suits and do crazy things. When we got to America, the kids understood it immediately and wanted to be part of it.

Read the rest of my Morning Call interview with Mike Score by Clicking Here!

Beyond What We Know

I am excited to announce that my new 232-page novel, “Beyond What We Know” is coming Summer 2025. It’s my first novel since 2018’s “Neapolitan Sky.” Check out the first cover reveal photo on the right.

The book has been a work in progress for nearly 7 years but some challenges, including a global pandemic, put things on the back burner, until now!

Here’s a synopsis for “Beyond What We Know”:

“Riddled with guilt over the death of his father, high school graduate Mike Collins spends his last summer at home disquieted by thoughts of leaving behind his mother and first love as he prepares to depart for college. Unbeknownst to him, Mike will soon meet his musical hero, Chris Steele, whose perspective of life will teach him to believe in the possibility of second chances.

Filled with rich imagery from the 1980s, “Beyond What We Know” is a coming-of-age story exploring life’s obstacles, the music and the machinery, while illuminating the power of friendship with the metaphysical transcendence of the unknown.”

Here is the official trailer for “Beyond What We Know”:

In the weeks ahead watch this space for more info about the new book, including the full cover reveal, behind the scenes stories about the book’s origin, giveaways and more. I’m also in the process of arranging book signing events, so hopefully I’ll see you out there.

I’m so excited about this book and can’t wait for you to check it out.

Beyond What We Know – My New Novella

It’s hard to believe that it’s been 7 years since the release of my last book, “Neapolitan Sky,” but I’m happy to announce that my brand new novella, “Beyond What We Know,” is set for release this summer. I’ll be using my site to share updates along the way, including the cover reveal, a chapter or two, some behind the scenes stories, giveaways and more. I hope you’ll be along for the ride.

In the meantime, I’d like to share the trailer for the book and a synopsis of “Beyond What We Know.”

Beyond What We Know – Synopsis:

“Riddled with guilt over the death of his father, high school graduate Mike Collins spends his last summer at home disquieted by thoughts of leaving behind his mother and first love as he prepares to depart for college. Unbeknownst to him, Mike will soon meet his musical hero, Chris Steele, whose perspective of life will teach him to believe in the possibility of second chances.

Filled with rich imagery from the 1980s, “Beyond What We Know” is a coming-of-age story exploring life’s obstacles, the music and the machinery, while illuminating the power of friendship with the metaphysical transcendence of the unknown.”

Arriving Summer 2025