The 1983 single "Siberian Nightlife" showcases Deserters' signature synth-pop sound with a driving beat and atmospheric keyboards. This track stands out as a prime example of their mid-career output on CAPITOL CATALOG MKT.
- "Siberian Nightlife" was released on June 21, 1983, by CAPITOL CATALOG MKT under the catalog number C92. The single featured synth-pop, new wave, and pop genres. This was during a period of significant growth for electronic music in the UK charts.
- The single was released on the CAPITOL CATALOG MKT label, a subsidiary that focused on catalog reissues and specific market releases. This often meant that such releases were aimed at a different market than the primary label releases.
- This release date places "Siberian Nightlife" in the midst of the vibrant 1983 UK new wave and synth-pop scene, a year that saw many successful releases in these genres.
Deserters are a synth-pop and new wave band from the UK. They emerged in the early 1980s, becoming known for their electronic soundscapes and danceable rhythms. At the time of "Siberian Nightlife" in 1983, Deserters were releasing music during the peak of the UK's synth-pop movement, following their 1981 debut album, "Signals."
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