Search for specific artists and albums. Visit online music retailers like Amazon, iTunes, Rhapsody and Napster (See Resources) and use the search bar to enter the name of a favorite '80s band like The Go-Go's or Duran Duran. When search results appear, click an album. Along with the basic album information, you will find recommendations for similar artists. In this way, you can browse an endless web of '80s music by jumping between different recommendations featured on each page. For instance, a Devo search might yield a recommendation for Erasure, which then yields a recommendation for Yaz or Depeche Mode.
Browse personalized online radio stations. Sites like Pandora, Last.fm and Grooveshark allow you to choose artists and songs as favorites, which you can stream directly on your computer (See Resources). The sites then begin playing recommendations based on your selections. If, for example, you select Guns N' Roses, Iron Maiden and Poison as favorite artists, the selected site will start adding similar bands to your playlist, like Whitesnake and Cinderella.
Stream online radio stations that specialize in '80s music. Live 365 offers a series of streaming radio stations emphasizing different aspects of 80s music, and you can also check out streaming stations like Star 107.9, Absolute 80s and Flashback Radio. These stations allow you to enjoy some of your favorite '80s songs while discovering forgotten gems and perhaps some songs you have never heard before.
Browse '80s music appreciation websites. Sites like 80s Music Central, 80s Music Vids, 80sxchange and i80s offer trivia, '80s music news, songs, videos and sometimes streaming radio stations. By exploring these sites, you can enjoy '80s music on your computer and find ideas for music purchases.
Search for songs and artists. Search engines like Bing, Google and Yahoo! allow you to find music and information for your favorite '80s artists almost instantly. For example, if you want to find Belinda Carlisle's discography, enter "Belinda Carlisle discography" into your favorite search engine. If you want to locate a rare vinyl record by the Cure, enter the name into a search engine and see what comes up. If you know the lyrics to a particular song but cannot identify the artist, enter two or three lines into the search bar to find matching songs.