Hanover Fist was a Minneapolis-based synth pop duo that emerged in the mid-1980s, founded by Charles Erickson and James Harry. Active between 1985 and 1988, the group crafted electronic-driven pop with a distinctly danceable edge, contributing to the synth pop movement that defined the era.
The duo achieved notable chart success with their single "Love Kills / Boys In Furs," which reached #36 on the Billboard US Dance chart, establishing them as a presence in the electronic music landscape of the late 80s. Their synth-pop sound reflected the Minneapolis electronic music scene's influence, blending synthesizer-driven melodies with dance-floor sensibility.
