“Inspired by the isolation forced on society during quarantine”—and referencing the Buggles’ one-time hit “Video Killed the Radio Star”—the new single “Video Star” by SF/Paris artist Louie Elser (released by Los Angeles label Succo Sounds) is the latest must-listen for fans of Jessie Ware, Empress Of, Caroline Polachek, and other retro, 80s-inspired dance pop. Now let’s be glad we’re not dancing on Zoom calls anymore.
