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
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 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
The pioneering UK electronic dance music duo Utah Saints has reissued their self-titled 1992 debut album. It includes their best-known song, “Something Good,” which creatively incorporates a sample from Kate Bush’s “Cloudbusting” and remains the only sample usage Bush has ever granted. Other hit singles from the album include “What Can You Do For Me” … Read more
Alison Moyet is celebrating 40 years as a solo artist with Key, a collection of 16 re-worked songs and two new tracks. The material spans her 1984 solo debut Alf through her 2013 release The Minutes, only omitting her most recent 2017 album Other and her 2004 covers album Voice as sources of material. Working … Read more