While still at work on their next album, Heaven 17 recently gave listeners a taste of what’s to come by putting out a new limited availability digital release, “Not for Public Broadcast.” Member Martyn Ware talks about the release, upcoming live shows and more.
Best known for their 1984 mega hit “Obsession,” Animotion are back with “Raise Your Expectations,” their first studio album in 27 years. The group had started performing together again in 2001, but it was only recently that everything aligned for the creation of new music.
Having always been influenced by Jamaican music, Thievery Corporation decided to fully immerse themselves in the country by traveling there to record “The Temple of I & I.” Co-founder Rob Garza discusses the making of the new album and future plans.
Of the various side projects from members of Front Line Assembly, Delerium has proven to be the one to become a major focus and commercial success. Founding member Bill Leeb discusses their latest album, “Mythologie,” the evolution of Delerium, status of other projects, and more.
Having taken an extended break from music, Cubanate frontman Marc Heal resurfaced in 2015 with “Compound Eye Sessions,“ a collaboration with Raymond Watts of PIG. The experience re-ignited his interest in music, sending him into a burst of songwriting that has resulted in his first solo album, ‘The Hum.’
“Photosynthesis” is new experimental electronic album from David Ball (Soft Cell, The Grid) and classical pianist Jon Savage. Using vintage analog sound sources with digital recording and processing, the duo creates richly textured and often otherworldly soundscapes.
Influenced by the early Wax Trax! music, Eric Powell launched industrial/rock band 16volt in the early 90s and put out a string of acclaimed albums. After taking a break from the project, Powell is back with a new self-released 16volt album, “The Negative Space.”
After heavy touring as percussionist for Swans, Thor Harris “didn’t want to hear drums, bass, or distorted guitars anymore.” So he started up Thor & Friends to create music that is influenced by minimalist composers and driven by marimba and xylophone.
Having fronted art-rock band Sophe Lux through the course of three albums, Gwynneth Haynes has brought the moniker to a new, more experimental solo project – Sophe Lux and The Mystic.
Midge Ure talks about his 2016 US tour, as well as his documentary film and contribution to the “Eddie the Eagle” soundtrack.