Interview with Thomas Dolby focusing on his transmedia event “The Invisible Lighthouse”
Thomas Dolby talks about the making of his film, “The Invisible Lighthouse.”
Emerged in the 1980s
Neil Arthur talks about the return of Blancmange
Having turned down past offers to reunite, British synth-pop group Blancmange have finally decided that the time is right for their return.
Real Life’s David Sterry discusses “Send Me an Angel: ’80s Synth Essentials”
Best known for the-synth pop classic “Send Me An Angel” as wells as such club hits as “God Tonight,” Australian synth band Real Life is back with new covers CD, “Send Me an Angel: ’80s Synth Essentials.” As the title suggests, the release has the band covering songs for their own era, doing renditions of … Read more
Interview with Justin Sullivan of New Model Army
Throughout their 20 year history, New Model Army have never really fallen into a clearly defined musical genre. That’s one of the reasons why nothing on “Great Expectations,” their new singles collection, sounds the least bit dated. Existing just outside the mainstream, the group has consistently put out fantastic, emotionally charged rock music with highly … Read more
Mark Mothersbaugh talks about Devo and the Wipeouters side project
The story goes that in 1966 future members of Devo formed a highly influential surf band called The Wipeouters. So pioneering were they that some people question whether such acts as The Beach Boys, Jan & Dean, and Dick Dale could have possibly accomplished what they did without The Wipeouters paving the way. But as … Read more
Interview with Jimmy Somerville
Jimmy Somerville was first heard from as part of 80’s synth-pop trio Bronski Beat (“Smalltown Boy”). After leaving that band, he went on to the equally excellent The Communards before launching a solo career. His new CD, “Manage the Damage” is out now on Instinct Records. On “Manage the Damage” you worked with Sally Herbert, … Read more
Steven Severin (Siouxsie and the Banshees) talks about starting his own online label
Steven Severin interviewed in 2000 about his solo releases and starting his own label (RE:) When Siouxsie and the Banshees decided to split, did you have a clear idea of what you wanted to do next? Steven Severin : I knew I wanted time out, first & foremost & the arrival of my daughter, Sadie … Read more
Anne Dudley and Paul Morley discuss The Art Of Noise
An interview with Anne Dudley and Paul Morley of The Art Of Noise, conducted when they were releasing “The Seduction of Claude Debussy” in 1999. It’s been a long time since The Art Of Noise put out an album. Why release a new one now? Anne: “I think the power of an idea. There’s nothing … Read more
Marc Almond interviewed about his solo career and time with Soft Cell
Marc Almond interview from 1999 about his solo career and time with Soft Cell.
Interview with Jazzie B of Soul II Soul
An interview with Jazzie B How has the Soul II Soul website been working out? Are you directly involved with it? “That’s been up for about three years. No, I’m actually notthat hands-on in terms of information going in and out. We have somebody who specifically looks after that. But its been incredibly active, particularly … Read more