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
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
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
British synthpop band Blancmange have announced their first North American performances since 1986. In addition to the Cruel World Festival in Pasadena, CA, on May 17, they will be doing a string of dates opening for Midge Ure. Formed in 1979 by Neil Arthur and Stephen Luscombe, Blancmange are known for hits such as Living … Read more
There continue to be many groups and performances celebrating the music of David Bowie, but Holy Holy stands out as it features drummer Woody Woodmansey (the last surviving member of The Spiders from Mars) and bassist Tony Visconti (legendary producer and longtime Bowie collaborator). On lead vocals is Heaven 17’s Glenn Gregory, whose voice and … Read more
Iconic ‘computer-generated TV host’ Max Headroom is best known for his music-video-styled TV appearances and Coke commercials, but music was central to the project from the start. The 1985 film Max Headroom: 20 Minutes into the Future drew heavily on music-video aesthetics, making the score by Ultravox’s Midge Ure and Chris Cross a defining part … Read more
In 1992, electronic duo Utah Saints released a cover of the Simple Minds song “New Gold Dream.” There wasn’t an official video, but below is a YouTube clip with the audio, as well as a recent Simple Minds live version for comparison. We reached out to Utah Saints to ask about why they chose to … Read more
When I interviewed Ogre from Skinny Puppy last year, he talked about their music being used for torture at Guantanamo Bay. After member cEvin Key brought it up in a recent Phoenix New Times interview, the subject has been getting a lot of attention. But which actual songs were used? Unfortunately, Ogre didn’t specify when we spoke, but … Read more