Alphaville is a German synth-pop band formed in Münster in 1982. They gained popularity in the 1980s. The group was founded by singer Marian Gold, Bernhard Lloyd, and Frank Mertens. They achieved chart success with the singles "Forever Young", "Big in Japan", "Sounds Like a Melody", "The Jet Set" and "Dance with Me". Gold remains the only continuous member of Alphaville, and in 2022 the band is releasing a new album called Eternally Yours, with their songs performed with a full orchestra. College Radio Day’s Rob Quicke talked to Gold about the new album, and about the continuing relevance of the legendary song – "Forever Young"...
