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Synth-pop: The rise of the machines
Introducing the pioneering devices that shaped the pop music of the 80s. Members of The Human League and Landscape reveal the true story behind the electronic revolution, from blowing up…
The story of Kraftwerk
In music, the terms ‘legendary’ and ‘influential’ are so commonplace as to lose almost all meaning. But it might be argued that More than any other band in history, Kraftwerk…
The wizards of Oz – How Australian music conquered the world
In the wake of punk, bands from a Land Down Under took on the charts… In this article from 2017, Jonathan Wright spoke to Mental As Anything’s late vocalist Greedy…
The Producers – Mark Rankin
As Paul Epworth’s right-hand man, Mark Rankin was in the studio during the recording of some of the biggest pop moments of recent years including Adele’s Rolling In The Deep…
Haircut One Hundred announce 40th anniversary edition of Pelican West and live show
Haircut One Hundred are to release a new 40th anniversary edition of their debut album, Pelican West, featuring 24 unreleased tracks. Released in February 1982, the record made the band…
Sparks share 2023 live Royal Albert Hall dates
Sparks have announced two live shows at London’s Royal Albert Hall on Monday 29 and Tuesday 30 May 2023. Having recently teased both a new album and tour for 2023,…
Top 20 synth-pop deep cuts
Cue up your music transmitter of choice and get ready to leave the charts far behind as we embark upon a journey through the wilder, stranger and – yes! –…
Iggy Pop, Blondie and Generation Sex for one-off 2023 show
It’s been announced that Iggy Pop, Blondie and punk supergroup Generation Sex (ft. Billy Idol, Tony James, Steve Jones, Paul Cook) will be playing a special one-off show at London’s…
Soft Cell share new single Light Sleepers and 2023 live dates
Soft Cell have released a new double A-sided single, Light Sleepers / Last Chance (Christmas Mix). Taken from their *Happiness Not Included album, the Light Sleepers video features Drag Race…
Top 20 Giorgio Moroder tracks
In an unparalleled career spanning over half a century, peerless producer and music maker Giorgio Moroder has been the mastermind behind some of the most dazzling moments in pop –…