single · July 17, 2024
Smalltown Boy (Planningtorock's 'The Love That You Need' Rework)
Because London RecordsSee this day
synth-popnew wave
This rework of Bronski Beat's 1984 debut single arrives decades after the original, recontextualizing its urgent plea for acceptance in a new millennium.
- The original "Smalltown Boy" was Bronski Beat's debut single, released in 1984. It reached number three on the UK Singles Chart. The rework is by Planningtorock, an electronic musician known for their own challenging and unique sound.
- The original song, with its themes of homophobia and social alienation, was a landmark in 1980s pop music. It brought LGBTQ+ issues to a mainstream audience. The rework was released on July 17, 2024, by Because London Records.
- This 2024 release arrives as the band's founding member Jimmy Somerville continues to be an active voice for LGBTQ+ rights and a successful recording artist. Planningtorock's version is a modern interpretation of the iconic synth-pop track.
Bronski Beat were a British synth-pop group formed in 1983. They are best known for their debut single "Smalltown Boy". The 2024 rework of "Smalltown Boy" by Planningtorock arrived decades after the original release, during a period of renewed interest in the band's legacy.
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