The Final Album: Devo’s “Something for Everybody”
From their New Wave heyday to their 2010 final album, Devo has had a lot to say about the human condition. And it’s always clever.
The Synthesizer: Perfect Instrument for The 80s
While the synthesizer had been used in prior decades, there was something about it that was perfectly attuned to the 80s vibe.
The Complicated World of Scritti Politti
Transcending genres and breaking new ground for lyrical wordplay, did Scritti Politti’s Green Gartside ever find his “Perfect Way”?
Electrical Language: The Secret History of Synth Pop
Beyond Human League and OMD: a new box set showcases some underrated 70s and 80s synth pop from the UK.