OMD’s video history explored A significant item in the arsenal of any popular music combo is the promotional video – a medium that came into its own in the 1980s during the heyday of the likes of MTV and VH1. … Read More

Every little now and every little then… OMD’s 1984 album Junk Culture enjoyed a curious period of writing and hopping from studio to studio. With their creative batteries exhausted by Dazzle Ships and their confidence deflated by criticism of the … Read More

Our sister site The Electricity Club is pleased to announce the line-up for its third live event TEC003 on SATURDAY 13TH SEPTEMBER 2014. Taking place at Hertford Corn Exchange, the show will feature Vile Elecrodes and Speak & Spell. Vile … Read More

An OMD Fan Party is being organised for this coming October – and Messages is happy to announce that we’ll be involved. The event takes place on the weekend of 17th-19th October in Altrincham, South Manchester. The schedule of events … Read More

We are very pleased to announce that we now have signed editions of Julia Kneale’s book Moods, Memories And Other Manoeuvres available to buy from the Messages Shop. Moods, Memories And Other Manoeuvres forms a very personal story from one … Read More

2003 saw Mal Holmes working with singer Jo Mooney on a series of songs that captured a soulful, reflective element. This archive interview reveals her thoughts at the time… Can you tell me a little about your background and interest … Read More

Circus Games The release of the album Circus Minimus by The Games sheds light on one of many of the lost bands that emerged from the Wirral and Liverpool music scene of the late 70s/early 80s. OMD are perhaps Wirral’s … Read More

The Greek connection… Greek production duo Fotonovela are probably best known for their work with synthpop duo Marsheaux, the outfit of which Andy McCluskey said “I do have a soft spot for Marsheaux I have to say. They have a … Read More

FOTONOVELA's second album features an impressive line-up of guest vocalists including Marsheaux, Sarah Blackwood, James New (Mirrors) and Kid Moxie. … Read More

The highly acclaimed third album by the synth maidens from Thessaloniki. This is the lavishly boxed Undo edition featuring a clear plastic slipcase and six lyrical posters.… Read More