Music News Human League return to Australia with Generations Tour by Alex Cooper We didn’t forget about you. The unmistakable synth pulse of ‘Don’t You Want Me’ is set to throb through Australian cities once more. Following a rapturous sell-out tour in 2024,…
Music News RHCP Producer exposes Anthony Kiedis… for being Tone-Deaf by Alex Cooper Breaking news: fork found in kitchen. A startling revelation from the studio has cast a new light on the Red Hot Chili Peppers’ seminal work. Producer Michael Beinhorn, who helmed…
News Pro Audio Roland give the CR 78 a new life in software by Nic Kumar Roland bring the rhythms behind some of the most recognisable songs of the eighties straight into the DAW. Roland have taken one of the most recognisable drum machines ever made…
Music News Behind the synths of Last Christmas by Tammy Moir How one drum machine and a juno‑60 turned ‘Last Christmas’ into a classic When George Michael wrote ‘Last Christmas’ in early 1984 he already had one eye on making something…
News Spandau Ballet drops unreleased live version of ‘Glow’ alongside Compilation Album by Alex Cooper The band that defined the 80s club scene releases its most comprehensive early-years collection to date. A treasure has been unearthed from the archives of the New Romantic movement. In…
Film and TV Music News Depeche Mode’s “M” brings Memento Mori Tour to IMAX by Alex Cooper From stadiums to screens, a film about connection and legacy. Synth legends Depeche Mode have unveiled the trailer for their highly anticipated concert film, DEPECHE MODE: M, a visceral exploration of…
News Morrissey Severs Ties with The Smiths’ Legacy by Alex Cooper Citing health and hostility, the singer offloads his legacy in a bid for peace. In a dramatic and deeply personal move, iconic singer Morrissey has announced the sale of his…
Books News The Smiths’ Mike Joyce announces debut memoir ‘The Drums’ by Alex Cooper Mike Joyce’s memoir, The Drums, offers a raw and witty backstage pass to The Smiths’ whirlwind journey. From the heart of indie rock’s most storied rhythm section, a new voice emerges….
Music News Video Robert Smith steps into Olivia Rodrigo’s world, and it’s Darker (and Better) than Ever by Alex Cooper The duet no one saw coming—but everyone needed. Glastonbury’s Pyramid Stage witnessed a dream collision of generations as Olivia Rodrigo summoned The Cure’s Robert Smith for a spine-tingling duet, twice. The 21-year-old…
Music “Clowning Around” by Pink Depression – A Darkwave Ode to Neon Salvation by Alex Cooper Sexy, brooding, and beautifully tragic—Pink Depression turns a dive bar into a sanctuary in their latest hypnotic anthem. Pink Depression, the Ventura-based band crafting a seductive fusion of dark wave…
News Billy Idol’s secret son surfaces after 35 years by Alex Cooper A documentary about the legend has led to the shock discovery Billy Idol’s wild past has come back in the most unexpected way—a long-lost son from his 1985 Rebel Yell tour. The…
Music News Yacht Metal 101: Here’s Everything You Need to Know About the Smoothest Genre Ever Made by Tammy Moir Yacht Metal that makes you want to sip something citrusy on a fibreglass boat you definitely don’t own Maybe it’s the synth pads that sound like they were recorded in…
News Same as It Ever Was? Talking Heads Tease 50th Anniversary Mystery by Alex Cooper A moonlit teaser, a CBGB milestone—and fans begging for a reunion. Talking Heads have sent fans into a frenzy with a cryptic teaser hinting at a major announcement on June…
