Spandau Ballet formed in London in 1979 and became closely linked with the New Romantic movement, blending pop, soul and stylish club culture. They reached a wide international audience in the 1980s with songs including True and Gold, both released in 1983, which became lasting radio staples. True later found new life through sampling and film and television use, helping the band's sound reach younger listeners. Short clips now circulate online as a shorthand for polished 1980s romance and confidence, which keeps the name familiar in meme and nostalgia editing.