Send us a Text Message. The M80's are Chicagoland's 80's MTV era new wave and alternative pop/rock band, covering songs from such classic 80s new wave hitmakers as The Cure, Depeche Mode, Til Tuesday, Berlin, The Cars, Tears For Fears, Flock of Seagulls, Simple Minds and Billy Idol. The band members’ decades of experience, solid chops and willingness to embrace technology enables them to perform songs in interesting ways which combines the classic sounds and visuals of the genre along with new twists and turns. The M80s provide audiences with a musical and visual experience that goes beyond “80s cover band” nostalgia. Ray and Mike met with bandmember David Ballah what's their explosive music is all about. Support the Show. Podcast edited by Paul Martin. Theme song courtesy of M&R Rush. www.rocknrollchicagopodcast.com