Icehouse
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Icehouse
With “Hey Little Girl”, the Australian band achieved international recognition in the early 1980s and entered several European charts. The group was founded in 1977 in Sydney, initially under the name Flowers, before adopting the name Icehouse from 1981 onwards. Their music is closely associated with the new wave and synthpop sound of that era.
Icehouse – Style & Genre Classification
The sound of Icehouse lies somewhere between new wave and synthpop, comparable to acts such as Ultravox or Tears for Fears. Notable features include electronic arrangements, clear melodies, and a cool, often minimalist production. The band regularly worked with producer Keith Forsey, who also collaborated with other leading artists in the genre. In the 1980s, Icehouse shaped the Australian music scene and gained international attention with their catchy singles.
Icehouse on vinyl – the key releases
Collectors and genre enthusiasts will find with the Freco Vinyl LP/ Hey little girl/ Streetcafe (12'' Vinyl Maxi) and the Hey' Little Girl (Special Club Mix) (12'' Vinyl Maxi) two typical maxi releases that showcase the band’s characteristic synthpop style. The single Cross the border (7'' Vinyl) presents the band’s more experimental side and complements the selection for completists.
A targeted selection of these pressings offers an overview of the stylistic range and development of Icehouse in the context of the 1980s.
- Genre: New Wave, Synthpop
- Origin: Australia
- Active: from 1977
- Notable: Change from Flowers to Icehouse, collaboration with producer Keith Forsey
