Listen to XS80s Live
XS80s is a New Zealand-based radio station dedicated exclusively to music from the 1980s. The station's programming covers the breadth of the decade, featuring a mix of chart-topping hits and deep cuts across genres such as pop, rock, new wave, and electronic music. Its format is strictly focused on the 1980s era, providing a continuous stream of audio content that highlights the musical trends and diverse sounds prevalent between 1980 and 1989.
The station maintains a consistent broadcast schedule that operates twenty-four hours a day, catering to listeners who seek a specific retro music experience. While it serves several local communities in New Zealand’s South Island through various FM frequencies, its digital presence allows for global access through online streaming. The playlist is curated to include both high-rotation singles and more obscure tracks that are less frequently played on mainstream contemporary stations, ensuring a wide representation of the decade's musical output.
Frequencies XS80s:
- Ashburton: 106.1 FM
- Christchurch: 107.3 FM
- Oamaru: 97.6 FM
- Takaka: 95.8 FM
- Timaru: 105.9 FM
- Wanaka: 103.4 FM
Top Songs
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1
Angel of the Morning Juice Newton -
2
Blue Jean David Bowie -
3
Second Chance 38 Special -
4
Here Comes Your Man Pixies -
5
Throw Your Arms Around Me Hunters & Collectors -
6
Cherish David Guetta & Madonna -
7
The Lady Don't Mind Talking Heads -
8
Road to Nowhere Talking Heads -
9
Hey Now Talking Heads -
10
More Than This Roxy Music
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1
Second Chance 38 Special -
2
Montego Bay The Allniters -
3
The Whole of the Moon The Waterboys -
4
Tonight I Celebrate My Love Donny Hathaway & Roberta Flack -
5
Take Me Home Tonight Eddie Money -
6
Best of Both Worlds Midnight Oil -
7
Running In the Family Level 42 -
8
Touch Noiseworks -
9
Pop Muzik M -
10
Great Southern Land Icehouse
Contacts
- Website
- http://xs80s.com/