The Story and Meaning Behind “Pop Muzik,” an Early Synth-Pop Standard by M

The late 1970s was one of the wildest eras ever in music, as genres formed and imploded with random, rapid flair. In 1979, “Pop Muzik” seemed to anticipate the decade to come in the way that it melded all those disparate styles into one all-encompassing mix. It was recorded by an outfit named M, but was mostly masterminded by a jack-of-all-trades British musician named Robin Scott. Here’s the story behind “Pop Muzik,” along with a look at its meaning and message.