Fuzzbox, or We’ve Got A Fuzzbox And We’re Gonna Use It!!, were for everyone in 1989. Girls loved their swaggering brand of colourful feminism, boys just thought they looked fantastic. …
a-ha: Living A Three Boys’ Adventure Tale
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A Certain Ratio share new single ahead of new EP
A Certain Ratio have today unveiled their first single from their forthcoming EP. Titled Wonderland, the song has been released ahead of ACR:EPA, out on Mute on 7 May 2021.…
It Bites to reissue reunion albums
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Classic Pop Presents 1981 is now on sale!
Of all the years in pop music, 1981 was one of the most pivotal. A surge in new technology prompted a sonic revolution with synthesizers, drum machines and samplers, opening…
Japan reissue classic Quiet Life album
SPONSORED POST Japan’s classic third album Quiet Life is been specially re-issued featuring a brand new half-speed remaster of the original album, alternate mixes, b-sides, singles, rarities and live material…
John Foxx: Howling Into The Void
In 1980, John Foxx predicted a terrifying dystopian future with his incredible synthetic masterpiece Metamatic. The future he predicted is now here, and it’s worse – far worse –…
One Hit Wonder: Club Nouveau – Lean On Me
This cover of the classic Bill Withers track was good enough to win a Grammy in 1987, but it wasn’t the signpost to bigger things for this pop and New…
Nick Heyward Albums: The Complete Guide
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Mute founder announces new improv project
Sunroof (Daniel Miller and Gareth Jones) have announced, after four decades of friendship and collaboration, the release of their debut album. Electronic Music Improvisations Volume 1, a collection of…