When Bronski Beat's "Smalltown Boy" hit the airwaves in 1984, listeners heard a soaring synth-pop anthem filled with melancholy, longing, and Jimmy Somerville's unmistakable falsetto. But beneath the ...

Before “Born This Way” and “Vogue”, for gays of a certain age there was Bronski Beat’s “Smalltown Boy.” Released on May 25th, 1984, the haunting electro-pop track became an instant gay anthem of ...

Synthpop group Bronski Beat's 1984 debut single "Smalltown Boy" is an anthemic hit about growing up queer in rural England. It was a brave, surprising hit upon its release, and it remains culturally ...

Forty years on from its 1984 release, Bronski Beat's new wave hit "Smalltown Boy" has transcended generations to become an LGBTQ anthem for young and old alike.

This month marks the 40th anniversary of The Age Of Consent, the landmark debut album from British synth-pop trio Bronski Beat, initially made up of musicians Jimmy Somerville, Steve Bronski, and ...