Blancmange – ‘The Blanc Tapes’
❉ This vinyl box set from a leading synthpop act is a must buy for fans of the genre, writes Ange Chan.
Articles by Ange Chan
‘Japan: Cries and Whispers 1983-1991’
❉ Anthony Reynolds talks about his second book on the band Japan, covering the time following their split until 1991.
Fiat Lux: ‘Hired History Plus’ (2CD Expanded Edition)
❉ Ange Chan reviews the synth pop pioneers’ complete ’80s recordings on CD for the first time including ‘lost’ album “Ark Of Embers”.
Scott Walker remembered
❉ Ange Chan looks back on the unpredictable career of Scott Walker, who died today.
TEC005 – An Evening Of Synths Of All Shapes And Sizes
❉ Electro duo Arthur and Martha reunited for a one-off show organised by The Electricity Club also featuring Plasmic and Rainland.
‘The Electricity Club’ (2CD) reviewed
❉ Synthpop is alive! A mix of classic and modern synth music as eclectic as it is inspiring.
Pete Shelley (1955 – 2018)
❉ Pete Shelley’s importance in British music cannot be overstated, writes Ange Chan.
Peter Ashworth – ‘Mavericks’ Exhibition
❉ Ange Chan reports back from the opening night of the post-punk photographer’s exhibition, running until 8 December.
‘Tainted – A New Musical’
❉ Ange Chan previews a new British musical about friendship, love & survival, set in Soho across 60 years, featuring the songs of Marc Almond and Soft Cell.
Blancmange – ‘Wanderlust’
❉ Hot on the heels of Unfurnished Rooms, Neil Arthur’s insightful lyrics explore the human condition in this modern day and age, writes Ange Chan.