That 80's Show with Trevor Chambers

This episode is all about Canadian music from the 80’s. Host Trev Chambers sifted through the biggest, most popular, best and even cheesiest songs in order to present to you a cohesive playlist that stands as a snapshot of what Canada sounded like for a decade. It was the '80s, so of course there's metal, but there are also timeless rock anthems. There are cheesy synths, sure, but there was also a daring new wave scene happening across the country. And at a time when a lot of major artists around the world we're creating some pretty questionable content, Canadian superstars were shining brighter than ever.

Host Trev Chambers explores the Dark Wave/Goth Rock genre. Founded in the late '70s early 80's, “Dark Wave” has been used to describe the gloomy and melancholy sounds of new wave and post-punk music. Dark Wave compositions are largely based on minor key tonality and introspective lyrics, and have been perceived as being dark, romantic, and bleak, with an undertone of sorrow.

This episode is all about the year 1983. The year host Trev Chambers thinks is the best year from the '80s when it came to music. It was also the year that McDonald’s introduced the Chicken McNugget, CDs went on sale, the first cell phone call, and the Internet as it’s known today came into existence. You'll hear from artists such as Bonnie Taylor, Kajagoogoo, Lindsey Buckingham, Eurythmics, Culture Club and much more!

The 80s were all about the female superstars of the MTV era. On this episode, host Trev Chambers will be playing his picks of the most iconic females singers of the 80s. Everyone from Madonna, Whitney, Pat Benetar, Janet, Paula + More!

Host Trev Chambers explores the year 1987! A year that saw its share of conflict and chaos. The current events of the time included an Amtrak train crash and the Iran-Contra affair. It wasn’t all doom and gloom, though. Aretha Franklin finally got the respect she deserved by being the first woman to be inducted into the Rock n Roll Hall of Fame. You'll hear songs from The Bangles who had us all Walking like an Egyptian and also Tiffany, Fleetwood Mac, Blue Rodeo + more!

Host Trev Chambers is exploring some different 80's genres in this episode of That 80's Show. This time he is digging into College Rock, New Wave and Hair Metal among others. You will hear from artists such as R.E.M., Def Leppard, Human League, Twisted Sister and much more!

The 80s were known for its epic movie soundtracks. Host Trev Chambers is showcasing the biggest soundtrack hits from the 1980s along with some clips from your fav 80s flicks. Some of the movies being highlighted include Ghostbusters, The Goonies, Top Gun, The Breakfast Club + more!

Host Trev Chambers is exploring the year 1985. A year that has been seen of bringing in the new. Windows 1.0 was released, the FDA developed a test for screening blood for AIDS, the first successful artificial heart transplant occurred and the NES game system hit Canada! Even COKE was new in 1985. Trev will be playing songs from The Talking Heads, Cyndi Lauper, Duran Duran, A-Ha + More!

On this episode of That '80s Show, host Trev Chambers pays tribute to the 80s performers who have shuffled off this mortal coil. He will pay tribute to some of the obvious ones: Whitney Houston, David Bowie, and Freddie Mercury, but will also play some of the forgotten 80's artists too!

Host Trev Chambers is mixing a 1-hour 80's Dance club Party. Imagine time traveling back to the '80s into a cigarette smoke-filled nightclub...you would have most likely heard the songs that he is playing on this episode. You’ll hear the big club tracks, remixes and extended versions of some of your favourite 80's dance tunes.