2016 proved to be a busy year for OMD with the band presenting a variety of approaches to live performances, as well as seeing some anniversaries for classic OMD releases. Along the way, Andy McCluskey guested at events and gave … Read More
‘Julia’s Song’ remains one of OMD’s classic songs whose history dates back to pre-OMD outfit The Id. The song’s evocative lyrics were penned by then-member of The Id Julia Kneale whose own history is detailed in her fascinating book Moods … Read More
OMD’s 2015 contribution to Record Store Day came in the form of a special 10″ vinyl release of JULIA’S SONG, which featured the original dub element of the extended version of the song from the B-Side of the 12” release … Read More
You can now win a specially signed copy of Moods, Memories And Other Manoeuvres – the personal memoir by Julia Kneale which covers her early childhood, teenage years, involvement with Andy McCluskey and The Id and beyond. Julia has kindly … 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
A means to an end… A former member of pre-OMD outfit The Id, Julia Kneale occupied an important role in the formative years of the popular synthpop band. Already a published writer prior to Joining The Id, Julia is perhaps … Read More