PIP POP! The Art of 80s Music
- pip
- Oct 14
- 3 min read
A Visual Love Letter to the Music That Made Us
Rewind to a decade of electric dreams and pop brilliance. Step inside a world where synths shimmer, lyrics linger, and every brushstroke tells a story. This isn’t just a book—it’s a time capsule of sound and soul.
"Pip Pop! The Art of 80s Music" is a coffee table book like no other—bold, nostalgic, and deeply personal. Each page pairs Phil Pike’s - aka Pip from Pip Pop Art - striking visual art with the music that shaped a generation. From synthpop anthems to goth ballads, this is 1980s music reimagined in paint, pixels, and passion.
In this visual celebration, artist Pip brings the 1980s roaring back to life—one canvas at a time. With bold colours, cultural icons, and music pulsing through every piece, this coffee table treasure captures the spirit of an unforgettable era through the lens of contemporary pop art.
From New Wave to New Romantics, Synthpop to Goth, Pip Pop! is a tribute to the rhythm, rebellion, and radiance of 80s creativity.
A Coffee Table Treasure
Luxury Coffee Table Style Book measuring 216 mm x 279 mm inches
164 pages including 81 full-colour paintings
Chapters on 61different 80s music artists
Narrative exploring how their music, style, and legacy inspired Pip’s creative process
Released on 15th October 2025. Published by Mixam UK Limited
Hardback casebound book with gloss lamination cover
Pages printed on gloss coated premium heavyweight paper 170gsm
Superior strength and durability that will proudly sit on any coffee table or bookshelf
Perfect gift for 80s music lovers
Full Colour Celebration of Art and Music
The Soundtrack of a Life
Every painting in "Pip Pop! The Art of 80s Music" is tied to a specific artist and their music—some iconic, some obscure, all unforgettable. You’ll find visual tributes to OMD, The Cure, Japan, and more, each accompanied by a narrative of personal reflections, anecdotes, and emotional echoes.
Additionally, inside the book, you’ll find a QR code linking to a specially curated Spotify playlist by Pip, featuring his favourite track for each artist showcased. It’s the perfect way to immerse yourself in the music that inspired the art—bringing every page to life with rhythm, feeling, and nostalgia.
A Visual Anthology of 80s Music Culture
This book brings together the complete artwork from Pip’s celebrated collections: 80s Pop Icons, 80s Synthpop, 80s Goth, New Romantics, and 80s Synthpop Part II, alongside a curated selection of commissioned pieces. Each featured artist is given their own chapter, showcasing full-page images of the artwork paired with a personal narrative exploring how their music, style, and legacy inspired Pip’s creative process. It’s a richly layered tribute to the icons who shaped a generation—told through bold visuals and heartfelt storytelling.
The book contains artwork and chapters on all of the following artists:
Adam and the Ants - Blondie - Eurythmics - The Smiths - Prince - Ultravox - Visage - Gary Numan - Howard Jones - The Human League - Depeche Mode - China Crisis - Yazoo - Nash the Slash - John Foxx - OMD - Siouxsie and the Banshees - The Cure - The Cult - All About Eve - Joy Division - The Mission - The Sisters of Mercy - The Damned - Bauhaus - Fields of the Nephilim - Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds - Christian Death - Balaam and the Angel - The Rose of Avalanche - Dead or Alive - Culture Club - Duran Duran - Spandau Ballet - Soft Cell - Tears for Fears - Classix Nouveaux - A Flock of Seagulls - Marilyn - Japan - Pet Shop Boys - Erasure - Kraftwerk - Thompson Twins - Heaven 17 - New Order - Sparks - Blancmange - Propaganda - Alphaville - Toyah - Hazel O'Connor - Kate Bush - Transvision Vamp - A-ha - Haircut One Hundred - Nick Kamen - Divine - Hawkwind - Motörhead
Customer Reviews
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Absolutely stunning artwork"
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Wow, I was blown away"
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "I genuinely couldn't be happier with my purchase"
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "I cannot praise his talent enough"
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "As usual Pip Pop Art has just smashed it!"
Don't miss out and own a special tribute to the 80s artists you love. It's a beautiful keepsake for fans of the era or a perfect gift for someone who still has their Walkman tucked away somewhere...
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