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 ...

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.

The Knocks and Perfume Genius have joined forces to cover Bronski Beat’s “Smalltown Boy,” celebrating the 40th anniversary of its parent album, The Age of Consent. The cover is described, by Bronski ...