THE HUMAN LEAGUE’S FIRST ALBUM AS A TRIO GETS EXPANDED FOR ITS 25TH ANNIVERSARY – BUT WHICH VERY DIFFERENT DELUXE EDITION WINS OUT? In the aftermath of the failure of…
Gary Numan Superfan – Frank Hentschke
Devoted fans show us their collections and pop memorabilia Q: When did you become a Superfan of Gary Numan and why do you like him? A: I became a superfan…
Courteeners’ Liam Fray: “I’m trying to be a better man… whatever that is”
The chorus of Courteeners’ recent single Better Man summarises singer Liam Fray’s attempts at self-improvement and the imposter syndrome he feels about his band’s status as one of the last rock & roll…
Compilation review: Village People – The Album Collection 1977-1985
Not exactly known as an albums band, Demon’s new 9CD boxset shows Jacques Morali and Henri Belolo’s group had more going on than is generally assumed. Sure, the outfits ensured…
Reissues review: Split Enz – Mental Notes/Dizrhythmia
Mental Notes 6/10 Dizrhythmia 8/10 Mainly known as the Finn brothers’ band before Crowded House, Neil Finn had yet to join elder brother Tim in the art-rockers for their 1976…
Classic Album: The Sundays – Reading, Writing & Arithmetic
Mixing the feathery whimsy of the Cocteau Twins and the jangling melodicism of The Smiths, The Sundays were tipped for huge stardom. Only problem was: they weren’t ready to play the pop…
One Hit Wonder: Edie Brickell & New Bohemians – What I Am
The tuneful hoarseness of Edie Brickell’s vocals on What I Am are so good that they manage to stand out on an upbeat song that works on every level. Brickell…
New album review: The Dream Syndicate – The Universe Inside
Though they’re beloved Paisley Underground contemporaries of REM, The Dream Syndicate’s third album since their 2012 reformation sounds nothing like the Athens quartet. On opener The Regulator, an almost entirely…
DJ and producer Dario G is releasing a third album
Platinum-selling DJ/producer Dario G is set to release his third album, Hola, on 26 June. With 7 UK Top 40 hits under his belt, Dario G is returning with his first studio album…
Street Fighting Men: Simple Minds interview
With Simple Minds’ 1989 album Street Fighting Years getting the reissue treatment and a new studio LP harking back to their dancey roots taking shape, Jim Kerr and Charlie Burchill tell John Earls about…