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In 2013, OMD were enjoying renewed success with the old line-up of the band, but then tragedy struck. Four years after that, in 2017, Andy McCluskey and Paul Humphreys talked…
Some kind of wonderful – the music of John Hughes
The movies of John Hughes featured some of the hippest artists of the 80s. As a boxset is released featuring tracks from many of his big screen classics, we meet…
The Lowdown – Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark
When they started out, Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark wanted to be an act that combined Stockhausen electronic innovations with ABBA’s perfect pop sensibilities. Over a career spanning almost well…
Classic Album: OMD – Architecture & Morality
Merging the machinations of German electronica with warm Merseyside melodies and otherworldly choral samples, on their third album, Architecture & Morality, OMD struck the perfect balance between experimentalism and commercial…
Stephen Hague interview: The Hague summit
His productions are some of the defining moments from the last four decades of pop which launched – and relaunched – the careers of some of our most treasured…
Classic Pop Issue 72 is on sale now!
In the latest Classic Pop Issue 72, we have an exclusive interview with all four members of Duran Duran as they return with superb new studio album Future Past. Also,…
Top 20 reunion albums
Rekindling the creative chemistry of old isn’t easy, but here are 20 examples of when it DID work… Reunion albums can, by their nature, be hit and miss. It really…
OMD announce Architecture & More UK Tour 2021
Sponsored Post Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark have unveiled their Architecture & More 15-date UK arena tour scheduled throughout November next year. The tour, which will see the band perform…
OMD Celebrate 40 Years Of Enola Gay With Limited Edition 12”
Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark have announced a limited edition 12” coloured vinyl release of the band’s legendary anti-war hit single Enola Gay, to celebrate the 40th anniversary of its…
OMD announce 40th anniversary show at Royal Albert Hall
Set to be a unique night for OMD fans, the evening will see them perform two atmospheric sets… OMD have announced their return to London’s Royal Albert Hall as part…