Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark today announced details of two concerts and a book marking the band’s fortieth anniversary later this year. Formed in the Wirral, Merseyside in 1978, the duo of Andy McCluskey and Paul Humphries released its first … read more
Mark E. Smith, leader of indie legends The Fall for over forty years, has died at the age of 60, his manager announced today. The simple statement from manager Pam Van Damned reads: “It is with deep regret that we … read more
The proposed partial Smiths reunion announced yesterday has fallen at the first hurdle as Andy Rourke denied that he had agreed to take part, prompting Mike Joyce to withdraw from the “Classically Smiths” concerts scheduled for this summer. A representative … read more
A new live show this summer will see three former members of The Smiths reunite to perform the band’s songs on stage for the first time in over three decades – but neither Morrissey nor Johnny Marr will be there. … read more
Derek Smalls, bassist with rock legends Spinal Tap since 1967, returns to action with a new solo album Smalls Change: Meditations on Aging due for release in April. The album is being released through Pledge Music, who describe it as … read more
Gary Davies, the host of Radio 1’s lunchtime show between 1984 and 1992, is to return to BBC radio on a regular basis for the first time since 1993. Davies will take over BBC Radio 2’s Friday night Sound of … read more
“Fast” Eddie Clarke, guitarist with Motörhead from 1976 until 1982, has died at the age of 67 after being hospitalised with pneumonia, bringing down the curtain on the band’s best known and most commercially successful line-up. Clarke joined the band … read more
A new Mel & Kim single Where Is Love will be released in February, a full thirty years after the sisters’ last single release in 1988. The duo of Mel and Kim Appleby enjoyed four Stock/Aitken/Waterman-produced top ten hits between … read more
The online campaign to mark the first anniversary of George Michael’s passing by sending Wham!’s Last Christmas to number 1 has fallen just short of its target – but the track has returned to number 2 in this week’s official … read more
The Fall have been forced to cancel two concerts at short notice as leader Mark E. Smith continues to suffer health problems which have dogged the band’s live performances over the past few months. Last night’s (29 November) performance in … read more
Malcolm Young, guitarist and co-founder of rock legends AC/DC, has died in Sydney at the age of 64 after a long period of ill health. He is survived by his wife, Linda, and their children Ross and Cara. With his … read more
The Bananarama ladies always struck me as the ideal pals to have on a night out. They dressed however they wanted, did dancing any teenager could do, and probably sneaked a bottle of Taboo into their school disco. Those hazy, … read more
