Ultravox’s Newly Reissued “The Collection” Chronicles a Defining 1980s Run

In recent years, Ultravox’s Vienna, Rage in Eden, Quartet, and Lament albums have been reissued as deluxe editions, and now they are joined by a new edition of their 1984 compilation The Collection. The album brings together 14 singles spanning the years 1980–1984, documenting the classic Ultravox lineup of Midge Ure, Billy Currie, Chris Cross, … Read more

The Silver Snails Return With “Speed of Light”

More than a decade in the making, Romagna, Italy–based indie pop rock band The Silver Snails return with their second album, Speed of Light. The album was recorded in Italy and Portland, Oregon, and co-produced by Dylan Magierek (Badman Records). Anchored by husband-and-wife duo Lucas Ward and Elisa Fantini, The Silver Snails released their debut … Read more

The Rousers Revisit Their 1979 Sire Sessions: A Hidden Chapter of NYC Rock History

Founded in New York City in 1977, the Rousers drew inspiration from the New York Dolls and the Ramones as well as from such immortal 1950s rockers as twangy guitar hero Duane Eddy. They were underdocumented in their prime, but that has changed with a new release on Left for Dead Records. 1979 Sire Session … Read more

VIDEO : Howard Jones performs “New Song” in a Steinway Spiriocast Remote Piano Concert

Howard Jones rose to fame in the 1980s with synth-pop hits and a pioneering one-man-band live electronic setup. But he hasn’t limited himself to synthesizers alone. Throughout his career, Howard has also performed on piano and he recently released a series of piano-based albums. On October 14, 2025, he performed a special Steinway & Sons … Read more

Holly Palmer Discusses Her Genre-Defying New Album “Metamorphosis”

Holly Palmer has had a long and varied career, yet she says that her new album Metamorphosis (Colorfield Records) is “full of feelings I’d not yet found a way to express.” A collaboration with producer and multi-instrumentalist Pete Min, Metamorphosis was built through improvisation and experimentation, which provided the initial foundations for tightly focused compositions. … Read more

Adrian Sherwood Returns With “The Collapse of Everything”

His first solo album in 13 years, The Collapse of Everything sees pioneering UK dub producer and On-U Sound label founder Adrian Sherwood pushing out of his comfort zone and moving deeper into cinematic, experimental, and reflective territory. The release coincides with his first-ever solo performances with a live band, beginning at the Dub Sessions … Read more

Josh Hight on “In His Wake” and the Origins of Pines

With In His Wake, Detroit-born musician and visual artist Josh Hight introduces Pines, a new project that blends intimate reflection with cinematic atmosphere. Known for his earlier work with post-punk outfit The Detachment Kit and later as Irons, Hight’s latest endeavor marks both a creative renewal and a deepening of his sonic identity. In His … Read more

Chris Connelly and Andy McGregor discuss Fini Tribe retrospective anthology “The Sheer Action of the Fini Tribe 1982–1987”

The Sheer Action of the Fini Tribe 1982–1987 is a new retrospective anthology chronicling the formative years of the innovative Scottish group. Curated and designed by the band, it includes their 1985 John Peel session, the original 12-inch singles (including “Detestimony”), the WaxTrax! releases, and previously unreleased live tracks. The package also features a wealth … Read more