Exploring a year in electronic music… 2021 was certainly a busy year for music, which also marked the 40th Anniversary for many records from the classic synth-pop era. This included iconic albums such as Depeche Mode’s Speak & Spell, OMD’s … Read More
A classic year… 1981 proved to be a significant year for music – and was certainly a landmark year for synth-pop. It saw the release of iconic albums that included Depeche Mode’s Speak & Spell, OMD’s Architecture & Morality, Soft … Read More
The deeper you get, the sweeter the pain… In the slow evolution of teen movies through the 1970s and 1980s, the choice of music usually stuck to either a traditional use of reliable classics or relied on contemporary rock music … Read More
Exploring a tough year… It’s an inescapable fact that 2020 has proved to be a grim year for many reasons, but chiefly because of the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. Yet, despite the gruelling impact of Covid both personally and … Read More
I heard you calling During a turbulent time for the music industry, Tim Burgess seems an unlikely herald for bringing people together over the love of albums. Better known for his involvement with rock outfit The Charlatans, Burgess has been … Read More
Manchester’s premier league electropop outfit back in action… NEW ORDER have continued to establish their legacy in recent years with the release of their 10th studio album Music Complete in 2015 and, more recently, a residency at the forthcoming Manchester … Read More