Hailing from Washington, D.C., retro outfit The Generation is back with its new track, “When I Tell You”. According to Spotify, you would think that this band is a new one. However, this act was very much on the scene during the mid-80s and has since decided to release its first song in the digital world.
… along-lost 80s indie artifact given a fresh coat of Abbey Road gloss.
A bit of backstory is that this song was rescued from a London attic and was then remastered at Abbey Road by Geoff Pesche.
It clearly has that mid-80s jangly feel with some punky guitar moments and a strong alternative rock undertone. Vocally, it sounds like nothing else from that era, and for me to hear this for the first time in 2026, it almost feels like I have taken a step back 40 years.
This track is also the first offering from its new album, which is a long-forgotten gem that apparently has plenty of nostalgic power to grip new and old fans alike. If you like what you hear, then be sure to check out the other song on its release titled “Don’t Know About You” and be sure to follow the band so you are up to date for when the LP drops.
Find more amazing music like this in our Modern Nostalgia playlist on Spotify!