Something Else! Featured Artist: Old school hip hop edition!
- 7:09 AM — May 22 —
- Source: Something Else!
Though hip hop had been around for a few years, it started to become a national phenomenon 30 years ago — a period that still resonates because of the way the music connected on several different levels. Read More
Rob Sheffield Remembers Donna Summer
- 9:04 AM — May 20 —
- Source: Rolling Stone
Dim all the lights for Donna Summer, the disco diva who lost her battle with cancer today at 63. Read More
Feeling '80s Spirit: Post-Hardcore Punk for the Plastic Generation (Column)
- 3:42 AM — May 18 —
- Source: PopMatters
Two album releases this spring highlight the primal potency and gritty glory of two East Coast musical institutions that have remained off-the-radar far too long. Read More
Rob Sheffield: Dim All the Lights for Donna Summer
- 7:14 PM — May 17 —
- Source: Rolling Stone
Dim all the lights for Donna Summer, the disco diva who lost her battle with cancer today at 63. Read More
MATT PATTON SPEAKS:
- 3:40 PM — May 14 —
- Source: Nine Bullets
Maybe you know Matt Patton from his days manning the low end for The Dexateens , maybe you're familiar with his work as the frontman for his own band Model Citizen. Read More
Bestival Reveals Full Line-Up-Hot Chip and Gary Numan Among Others
- 9:08 AM — May 9 —
- Source: Alt Sounds
Bestival have announced that Back to the Phuture will be returning for the third year running to open their four-day escapist escapades. Read More
Singing the body electric: Groovy documentary on synthpop
- 3:04 PM — May 7 —
- Source: Dangerous Minds
Made for BBC television in 2009, Synth Britannia may not be the definitive documentary on synth pop but it sure as shit will inspire you to break out your old Ultravox and Human League albums. Read More
Dusting ‘Em Off: Tubeway Army – Tubeway Army
- 10:10 AM — May 5 —
- Source: Consequence of Sound
When you hear the name Gary Numan , if you're like most people you will probably think of one thing– nay, one word – cars (and then you may start humming that infectious synth riff). Read More
The Coldplay Frontman's Secret Health Battle
- 2:21 PM — May 4 —
- Source: Tour Tracker
Chris Martin has come out as a long-time sufferer of tinnitus, a condition that causes ringing in the ears and painful earaches and headaches. Read More
Rockness Line-Up Expands With More Live Acts & DJs Confirmed
- 8:46 AM — Apr 27 —
- Source: Stereoboard
The countdown to this years RockNess is on and festival organisers have announced yet even more fresh and exciting talent, plus an absolute blinder of an electro treat, to the already heaving-with-quality line up. Read More
Biography
One of the founding fathers of synth pop, Gary Numan's influence extends far beyond his lone American hit, "Cars," which still... Read the full Gary Numan bio.






