Nostalgia for the 1980s is everywhere, most potently in the Duffer brothers’ epic series, Stranger Things. Some aspects of the 1980s as portrayed in Stranger Things ring true. Stranger Things mines an era where music could be formulaic and forgettable, but also produced incredible bangers. He was barred from attending middle school in Kokomo, Indiana, the same state in which Stranger Things is set. Like the fictional friends in Stranger Things, ultimately, an era is remembered for its connections and relationships.

Source: The Irish Times January 11, 2026 08:13 UTC