Visage emerged as one of the pioneering acts of the new wave and synth-pop scene in the late 1970s and early 1980s. The band was formed in London by Steve Strange (real name Steven John Harrington) and Rusty Egan, who were both prominent figures in the city's burgeoning club scene, alongside Midge Ure, who later gained fame with Ultravox. Visage's music combined electronic dance beats with lush synthesizer melodies, creating a sound that captured the glamour and futurism of the era.

The band's most notable single, "Fade To Grey," became a defining anthem of the New Romantic movement, showcasing Visage's ability to blend fashion with their music. Although their initial run was relatively short-lived, with their popularity waning by the mid-1980s, the band had a significant influence on the genres of synth-pop and new wave. In subsequent years, Visage released new material and revisited their classics with fresh remixes and deluxe editions, as seen in their later releases like "The Anvil (Deluxe Edition)" and "Demons To Diamonds." Despite the passing of frontman Steve Strange in 2015, the legacy of Visage endures, with their music continuing to inspire nostalgia and appreciation among fans of the New Romantic era.

Genres

Early Synthpop

New Romantic

Synthpop

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Latest Release

Live 2013

Visage

Album - 10 Tracks - Released November 8, 2024