Dreampop duo UMMAGMA release an EP of ethereal delights… In a world of landfill indie and ‘retro electro’, it’s always a pleasant diversion to stumble across an aural oasis that occupies its own distinct territory, which is certainly the landscape … 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
Fascinating insight into the pre-OMD years If there’s one character from OMD’s past that’s taken on mythic status, it’s Julia Kneale. This is partially due to the fact that she disappeared from the OMD world in the early days – … Read More
The future that you anticipated has been cancelled The release of History Of Modern in 2010, which effectively marked OMD’s revival with the classic line-up, could have been viewed as setting up the template for OMD’s sound in the 21st … Read More
What does the future sound like? One of the songs featured on the forthcoming OMD album English Electric will be getting its own special release later this month as ‘The Future Will Be Silent’ is issued in a limited vinyl … Read More
Rail journeys with OMD… Today marks the release of the new OMD single ‘Metroland’, the first release from the forthcoming album English Electric. Andy McCluskey described ‘Metroland’ as being part of English Electric’s theme of failed utopias: “The song is … Read More
In 2003 the release of volume 2 of the The Old Grey Whistle Test featured a rare OMD TV appearance. Producer Jill Sinclair explains all… OMD’s early television appearances are a rare and intriguing experience. At a time when video … Read More