Well here we go again, bach. Stranger Things Season 5 has landed, everyone’s binge-watching like gremlins hopped up on Monster Energy, and—because the Upside Down demands tribute—an iconic 1980 track is suddenly charging up the Spotify charts like it’s just broken out of Vecna’s dungeon. Tidy! 🎧🔥
The moment the new season dropped, fans started hunting down the mystery banger used in THAT scene (you know the one — neon lights, big drama, goosebump city). This time it’s none other than Diana Ross’ disco titan ‘Upside Down’, and it’s absolutely tearing through Spotify like a Demogorgon let loose in HMV.
And honestly?
“Yes, I knew they had to finally play Diana Ross’ ‘Upside Down’ in Stranger Things. That’s all I needed, tbh.”
Mood. Massive mood. 🕺✨
Stranger Things has got form for this chaos, mun. Kate Bush? Sent skyward. Metallica? Given eternal life. Now Miss Ross is getting the same Upside Down glow-up — climbing the Spotify charts hour by hour as people hit repeat like it’s a life-or-death side quest.
Listeners are calling it:
🎶 “An unexpected masterpiece.”
🎶 “The soundtrack of the season.”
🎶 “Help, I’ve been possessed by the Spotify algorithm.”
Even the band—well, Diana herself—is probably somewhere going, “What’s occurring?!” as streams go through the roof. Somewhere out there, a disco ball just started spinning itself out of pure joy.
Season 5 is shaping up to be the show’s biggest music moment yet — synths, riffs, heartbreak, and enough retro swagger to fill a Timecop sequel. And this resurrected ’80s anthem? It’s officially the new certified Upside Down Classic™.
Keep an eye on the charts, butt. This one’s not stopping until it reaches the stars — or at least the Starcourt Mall. 🕹️✨
Michael is the founder, editor, and chief riff wrangler behind The Riff Report, an independent Welsh rock and metal publication built by fans, for fans. With a lifelong passion for loud guitars, unforgettable live shows, and the incredible community that surrounds rock and metal, he created The Riff Report to celebrate everything that makes the scene special—from legendary headline acts and grassroots venues to rising bands that deserve to be heard.
A familiar face at festivals across the UK, Michael spends much of the year covering events including Download Festival, Bloodstock Open Air, Steelhouse Festival, Firevolt, Plumpton Revival, and many more. Whether he’s battling the Welsh weather on a mountainside, surviving a weekend in a muddy campsite, or squeezed against the front barrier with thousands of fellow fans, he’s always searching for the next great story to share.
As editor of The Riff Report, Michael writes festival guides, breaking news, album reviews, gig reviews, interviews, opinion pieces, nostalgia features, and behind-the-scenes stories from across the rock and metal world. His writing combines honest opinions, humour, and a genuine love for live music, bringing readers closer to the bands, festivals, venues, and people that keep the scene alive.
Michael is particularly passionate about supporting independent artists, local venues, charities, and the wider UK rock and metal community. He believes every band deserves a chance to be discovered and every festival has a story worth telling. Through The Riff Report, he aims to shine a spotlight on both the biggest names in rock and the future stars waiting to break through.
When he’s not writing or interviewing artists, you’ll probably find him exploring festival campsites, photographing live shows, chatting with fellow fans over a pint, or planning the next road trip in search of more riffs, bigger crowds, and unforgettable moments.
Above all, Michael believes rock and metal are about more than music—they’re about community, friendship, and creating memories that last a lifetime. That’s exactly what The Riff Report exists to celebrate.
Proudly Welsh. Proudly Loud. Always chasing the next great riff. 🤘
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