Underrated Bands: The Bolshoi
How Trevor Tanner & Co. hit the perfect sweet spot between goth and horror and brought sharp irony to the British life of the 80s.
Echo & The Bunnymen Live In London ‘83
How the ease of a concert paved the way for the band’s future success.
Song Stories: Peter Murphy’s “Cuts You Up”
How the ex-Bauhaus frontman evoked a timeless world that opened up the gateway to the cult following of his later years.
Song Stories: Gene Loves Jezebel’s “Desire“
About a surprisingly heartfelt club classic that forecasted creative tensions.
Furio Artist Portrait: Bragolin (NL)
How the Dutch dark wave project is creating a sonic horror movie spanning various decades.
Breaking Down Billy Idol’s “White Wedding”
With "White Wedding" Billy Idol provided the world with a cynical and creatively bold take on the changing moral norms during the 80s.
Depeche Mode And The Mystery Of “Strangelove”
How Dave Gahan and Co. sparked curiosity through a perfect combination of lyrics, music, and video.
Ahead of Time: Kate Bush’s Never For Ever
Discussing the album that turned out to be the catalyst to some of Kate Bush's most experimental and avant-garde pieces.
The Stone Roses Live in Blackpool ‘89
How a Concert Came to Represent What Fans Loved About the Madchester Scene.
Ian Curtis & Martin Hannett: The Brilliant Minds Behind Unknown Pleasures
In this story, we uncover the impact of both Ian Curtis and Martin Hannett on Joy Division’s 1979 masterpiece Unknown Pleasures.
