Anne Clark ‘Sleeper In Metropolis’
Singer and poet Anne Clark outlines the making of ‘Sleeper In Metropolis’, her defining 1985 synthpop cut with producer David Harrow
Nick Rhodes
Duran Duran man Nick Rhodes recalls the launch of his 1984 book and subsequent London exhibition, ‘Interference’, which were brought to life by eminent graphic designer Malcolm Garrett
Richard Anthony Hewson
Richard Anthony Hewson, who lent his initials to The RAH Band, enjoyed chart success with space-age stomper ‘The Crunch’ in 1977 and ‘Clouds Across The Moon’ in 1985. He shares some of his inspirations on the road to success
Glows: Shining Bright
London duo Glows talk through their excellent mixtape, 'LA, 1620', a gallery of woozy electronics and artful noise……
100 TRACKS OF TOMORROW
Musicians have been writing and recording tracks about the future since pretty much forever, and we’re marking our 100th issue with 100 of our favourite examples. They’re mostly electronic, of course, but you might find some surprises along the way…
Viva La Evolution
Digital explorer and presenter Aleks Krotoski muses on the potential of the internet and AI, the symbiosis between humans and machines, and how we might cope with the next steps in technology
Emil Schult: Updating The Man-Machine
From legendary collaborations with Kraftwerk to his current Transhuman Art Critics project, renowned German artist and futurist Emil Schult is still beaming himself forwards through space and time
Turn and Face The Strange
Ch-ch-changes… David Bowie knew a thing or two about the future, but he never wrote a song about astrochickens. And if you don’t know what astrochickens are, you really need to read our Handy Guide To Some Of The Crazy Shit Coming Your Way Shortly (Maybe)
To Infinity…
Ever wondered what music will sound like in generations to come? Some of it – by Brian Eno, John Cage, La Monte Young and others – is already heading out into time and space, with more waiting to be revealed in both the near and distant future
Thomas Dolby: The Appliance Of Science
As an early adopter of the iconic Fairlight CMI digital workstation in the early 1980s, pioneering musician and producer Thomas Dolby is no stranger to technological advancement. He reflects on a career full of innovation and muses on how the future of sound may benefit us all