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Behind The Success Of Talking Heads’ “Once In A Lifetime”
How David Byrne turned a natural social awkwardness into something that connected with people.
A Look At The Factory Records Catalogue
The story behind the Manchester label’s legendary numbering system.
Investigating Depeche Mode’s “Enjoy The Silence”
An examination of the timeless themes surrounding the band’s iconic new wave classic.
Breaking Down A-ha’s “The Sun Always Shines On T.V.”
The story behind the band's only UK number 1 hit and sequel to "Take On Me".
Revisiting Killing Joke’s “Eighties”
Behind the song that perfectly captured the mood of a decade.
Song Stories: The Cure’s “Charlotte Sometimes”
From an innocent piece of popular fiction to an 80s goth masterpiece.
The Many Projects Of Vince Clarke
A closer look at all of the different bands and artists the former Depeche Mode member has worked with.
With Nick Cave In 80’s West Berlin
Memories of a melting pot for musicians that was dominated by hedonism, chaos, and excess.
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.
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.
