Blue Plate Special: The English Beat
The Beat, also known as the English Beat in North America and the British Beat in Australia, was a prominent British band founded in...
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Blue Plate Special: New Order
The iconic New Order was formed in 1980 by Bernard Sumner, Peter Hook, and Stephen Morris, following the tragic suicide of Joy Division‘s lead...
Blue Plate Special: Andy Taylor
Andrew James Taylor is an eminent English guitarist and singer most recognized for his association with the iconic band Duran Duran, with whom he...
Blue Plate Special: The Power Station
The Power Station was a rock and pop supergroup formed in 1984, including Robert Palmer (vocals), Tony Thompson (drums, formerly of Chic), and Duran...
Blue Plate Special: Interpol
Interpol is an American rock band formed in 1997 in New York City. The band’s original lineup consisted of Paul Banks (vocals, rhythm guitar),...
Blue Plate Special: David Sylvian
David Sylvian is a British singer-songwriter and musician, widely known for his unique blend of pop, jazz, and ambient music styles. His career began...
Blue Plate Special: King
King was a new wave band formed in 1984 and gone two years later, after producing 2 albums (both went Gold) and 5 Top...
Duran Duran 5×5
For this week’s music post, I am responding to a couple of question asked via the Duran Duran social media team in weeks past:...
Blue Plate Special: Djuma Soundsystem
Norwegian DJ and producer Mikkas, or as he is more widely known, “Djuma Soundsystem,” has been a prolific force in the global electronic music...
Blue Plate Special: Moev
Another bargain bin find in the early 1990’s, Moev is a Vancouver, BC-based electronic/techno pop band formed in 1981, and after a 4-year hiatus...
