Venus In Fleurs The steady upward path of Grimes continues, paved by the recent success of the Visions album, which also marked the signing of the artist to the 4AD label. Transcribing the dense, complex soundscapes that form the Grimes … Read More

Machines Of Loving Grace The solo synth work of Pikachunes kicked off the action at what was essentially a Lil’ Chief record label showcase at the Monto Water Rats. Pikachunes’ DIY approach to electropop is intriguing not just for the … Read More

There’s no doubt about the influence KRAFTWERK has had on OMD. Both founding members have come out dozens of times citing the German experimental electronic band as a main influence. Lead singer Andy McCluskey jokes of how their song ‘Electricity’ … Read More

Europa Endlos – The Electricity Club Go To Bavaria For their international assignment, The Electricity Club’s Nix Lowrey and Mike Cooper got together with Parralox’s John von Ahlen and headed to Germany, the spiritual home of modern electronic music, for … Read More

Music of Quality and Distinction Live “I was once watching Richard Burgess play drums with the National Youth Jazz Orchestra and Carol was a singer in the band. It was really when I was a budding drummer and Richard was … Read More

A Black Celebration Well this was never going to be an ordinary Depeche Mode gig… Firstly, it was a one-off charity show in aid of the Teenage Cancer Trust. And secondly, it was held at London’s iconic venue, the Royal … Read More

Featuring Human’s Lib and Dream Into Action HOWARD JONES is often thought of as the one man musical mastermind of synth-pop but when looked at fully, he’s so much more than that. Howard Jones has been around since the early … Read More

To a city by the sea It has been three years since OMD last played at the Brighton Dome. In 2007 the reunited original quartet of Andy McCluskey, Paul Humphreys, Martin Cooper and Malcolm Holmes were in the midst of … Read More