ARTIST · NEW WAVE / PUNK

The Psychedelic Furs

Raspy romance and chrome production—moody enough for John Hughes, tight enough for clubs.

Post-punk
New wave

Updated 27 October 2026

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Biography

Talk Talk Talk sharpened post-punk angles before MTV polish arrived.

Pretty in Pink straddled movie myth and standalone cold-wave poetry.

Tim Butler’s bass anchors saxophone weather overhead.

Lossless streams keep gated snares, chorus-drenched guitars, and cigarette vocal grain.

Richard Butler and his brother Tim formed The Psychedelic Furs in London with a raw, roaring sound. The Psychedelic Furs (1980) and Talk Talk Talk (1981) established them, and Forever Now (1982) used Todd Rundgren’s polished production.

Pretty in Pink gave John Hughes his film title, and the band re-recorded the song for the 1986 movie. Made of Rain (2020) was their first album in 29 years.

The Psychedelic Furs: recent news, 2020–2026

2020 Made of Rain, their first album in 29 years, was released in September.

Interesting facts about The Psychedelic Furs

01 English rock band formed in London in 1977 fronted by Richard Butler.
02 Talk Talk Talk (1981) included Pretty in Pink in its original recording.
03 Re-recorded Pretty in Pink became a US hit after placement in the 1986 film Pretty in Pink.
04 The film Pretty in Pink takes its title from the band’s song.
05 Made of Rain (2020) was their first album since 1991.