Eddy Grant Spotlight: The Equals, ‘Electric Avenue’ and Beyond
Particularly in America, those with only passing knowledge of Eddy Grant know only “Electric Avenue” and think of him as a “one-hit wonder.” But Grant’s highly prolific career spans over five decades, beginning with his time in the pioneering multi-racial pop/rock outfit The Equals. The Equals had three Top 10 singles in the UK, and … Read more
Archive spotlight: Atticus Ross and Claudia Sarne discuss 12 Rounds
Back in the late 1990s, we interviewed 12 Rounds, the duo of Atticus Ross and Claudia Sarne, around the release of their Nothing Records debut My Big Hero. They spoke about moving beyond their punk roots into a darker, more electronic sound, with Claudia’s vocals shaping the “character” of the music and Ross driving the … Read more
Lost 80’s Live! interview showcase
The 2025 Lost 80’s Live! tour kicks off this week with a July 31 show in New Haven, CT. The lineup features A Flock of Seagulls, Big Country, The Vapors, The Icicle Works, China Crisis, Belouis Some, Josie Cotton, The Polecats, Peter Godwin, and DJ Richard Blade. We have interviews with several of these artists, … Read more
The Cult Announce U.S. Tour Featuring Death Cult–Focused Set
Two years after revisiting their Death Cult material with two intimate California club shows, The Cult will embark on a U.S. tour featuring a Death Cult–focused set. According to frontman Ian Astbury, it was their 40th anniversary that initially led them back to Death Cult. “This moment will never happen again,” he said in a … Read more
Pop Will Eat Itself Announces First New Album in 10 Years, “Delete Everything”
Pop Will Eat Itself has announced Delete Everything, their first new album in 10 years, along with a UK tour set for late 2025. Pre-orders are now open for Delete Everything, which will be released in October and includes the previously released singles “Disco Misfits” and “Bruiser,” as well as a new version of “Their … Read more
Belouis Some Kicks Off First US Tour Since 1988
Best known for ’80s hits such as “Some People” (featured in a Swatch commercial at the time), “Round, Round” (from the Pretty in Pink soundtrack), and “Imagination,” British singer Belouis Some has recently embarked on his first American tour since 1988. He is currently performing shows with Jay Aston’s Gene Loves Jezebel and will be … Read more
Martyn Ware, Charles Stooke, and Gabriel Ware release soundcape “It’s Always Ourselves We Find In The Sea”
It’s Always Ourselves We Find In The Sea is a new release from Martyn Ware, Charles Stooke, and Gabriel Ware, featuring their original soundscape created for the immersive installation of the same name. Produced by Illustrious Company (Martyn Ware and Vince Clarke of Erasure), with environmental and immersive design by Oscar Blustin and Anna Soderblom, … Read more
Limahl reimagines “A Horse with No Name”
Limahl has released a new single and video reimagining America’s early ’70s hit “A Horse with No Name.” It’s a rendition that truly blends eras—respecting the original version, modernizing the sound, and simultaneously harkening back to the ’80s era Limahl emerged from and incorporating a distinct ’90s influence. “The ’90s have been enjoying a revival, … Read more
Howard Jones to Release New Album of Piano Compositions
Since launching his career in the early ’80s with one-man-band electronic performances, Howard Jones has become a revered new wave icon and synth pioneer. Known for hits such as “New Song,” “What Is Love?” and “Things Can Only Get Better,” Jones has been consistently releasing music and performing for over four decades. While he has … Read more
Tombstones In Their Eyes unveil video, to perform at LA showcase
LA-based fuzzed-out psychedelic rock band Tombstones In Their Eyes have released a video for “Gimme Some Pain,” the latest single from their Asylum Harbour album (Kitten Robot Records). The video was created by Italian multi-arts visionary Francesca Bonci. On March 12, they will be kicking off the Kitten Robot Records and Final Girl Records residency, … Read more