Well, for example, when I get into work in the early morning, especially at the weekends, there be rave/drum and bass on one of the channels I listen to.

I like those genres but first thing in the morning, I prefer more chilled/contemplative and even "sad" sounds. Helps me take the edge off the day ahead.

All music brings joy to me. Whatever the mood.

Sorry, that wasnt v helpful of me. Thought it might be Zoe or Bicep, but they are from 1990 and last year, so no luck yet.

I think it was from a group that wasn’t from America.

Most groups arent, in fairness.

Dobet Gnahore, goodness knows how long ago. It was a small venue and her set was amazing. One song, almost a lament, you could hear a pin drop. It was a memorable evening.

On the other end of the scale, Frankie Goes to Hollywood at the height of their popularity. Heavy on the synth rock and I didnt tear up but it was such a gig, despite the crush and the biggish venue.

OP didnt mention we had to include examples of movies.

However here's a few,

Bette Davis best roles - Whatever Happened to Baby Jane - 1962, where she plays a monstrous ex child star. Now Voyager - 1942, in which Davis is victimised by an overbearing mother .

Beatrice Dalle - her standout role is as a passionate/crazed muse who believes her lover is destined for greatness in Betty Blue - 1986.

Angela Basset gives it her all in What's Love Got to Do with It - 1993 she deserves some truly massive roles but is usually more of a supporting character in subsequent cinematic outings. She excels in AHS, though.

Brenda Blethyn is superb in Secrets & Lies - 1996, one of Mike Leigh's most acclaimed films, and she holds her own up against Jane Horrocks in Little Voice - 1998.

Fiona Shaw is from the theatre background but no matter what medium she's in, she always invests in her roles. 1989s My Left Foot is a great example of her more restrained roles.

Lesley Manville - I first noticed her as the long suffering wife of Gary Oldman's Bexy in The Firm -1989. More recently, Phanton Thread - 2017, she's in the same league as Helen Mirren or Judy Dench. Classy, invested and utterly believable in numerous roles.

As for actors being from before your time, that should never impact on their greatness or indeed, the films that came before your or I did.

If people ditched films/actors simply because of the era/language/black and white presentation, we'd all be poorer off and missing out on a huge important chunk of cinema.

Bette Davis

Beatrice Dalle

Angela Basset

Brenda Blethyn

Fiona Shaw

Lesley Manville

Who they, though?

Director, producers, marketing team?

I remember the comic strip but still havent seen the film. One of these days... LP is bril, though. She (relatively) recently was in Orange is the New Black and was awesome.

The Wicker Man from 1973.

Dont recall much violence in it but lots of suspense and creepy folk horror.