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Marc Almond: I feel much more at one with who I am as an artist

The Soft Cell frontman reflects on how and the music industry has evolved throughout his 45-year career.

The Independent UK

One Republic, Travis and Marc Almond offer up new releases

Cigarettes After Sex also have a new offering this week.

The Independent UK

Dana Gillespie: Music is still my last love, in between there’s loads of guys who have come and gone

The singer talks getting Morrissey’s approval for her cover of his song, and her relationships with Davie Bowie and Bob Dylan over the years.

The Independent UK

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“Steve Hogarth is a revelation among an impressive, if seemingly random, array of singers”: Trevor Horn’s Echoes – Ancient & Modern

Pop and prog tracks are presented in a dreamlike state in the follow-up to his 80s collection

Louder

“There’s a tendency for people to cherry-pick tracks or create playlists… we prefer our music to be listened to from the opening track to the final notes”: Downes Braide Association on the album as art form

Geoff Downes and Chris Braide argue the case for storytelling, collaborating, and carrying on the legacies of John Wetton, Greg Lake, Chris Squire and Keith Emerson

Louder

Soft Cell review, Heritage Live: Synth-pop stars are in fine form

Soft Cell are joined by Heaven 17 and OMD in the rather grand setting of a Jacobean manor

The Independent UK

"I’d seen this wild-eyed, crazy-haired guy and my parents were horrified!" Marc Almond's lifelong passion for Jethro Tull and Ian Anderson

Soft Cell singer cherishes memory of performing Thick As A Brick with the man who wrote it

Louder

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Downes Braide Association detail brand new studio album

Melodic prog duo Downes Braide Association will release Celestial Songs in September

Louder

Marc Almond revels in 42 years of Tainted Love success - from Rihanna to TikTok craze

The Soft Cell hit Tainted Love has never been off the airwaves since its 1981 release - with Rihanna and even TikTok ensuring its popularity remains high

Daily Mirror

Post your questions for Soft Cell

As the synthpop duo return for a new album and tour, they will answer your questions about their career

The Guardian - UK

Stevo of Some Bizzare Records: ‘The delay in any kind of recognition is outrageous’

He’s been stabbed, headbutted and locked in bitter rows, but his label made bands such as Soft Cell and Cabaret Voltaire into stars. In the wake of a new biography, Stevo tells his own story

The Guardian - UK

‘I’m obsessive’: Vernon Kay says he brushes his teeth ‘four times a day’

The presenter shared his typical Sunday routine

The Independent UK

Marc Almond on his early days in Soho and the return of Soft Cell

Almond is back with Soft Cell’s first album in 20 years

Evening Standard

Soft Cell: *Happiness Not Included review – synth-pop elders with an eye on the future

Two decades after their last album, the band return with a wryly hopeful record – and some trademark electro bangers

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Album reviews: Sigrid – It Gets Dark, and Soft Cell – Happiness Not Included

Sigrid shows a new side of herself on her second album, while Soft Cell return to an even gloomier landscape than before

Daily Record

Marc Almond’s 'absolutely adorable' appearance on BBC Breakfast sends fans into frenzy

Soft Cell star Marc joined Naga Munchetty and Charlie Stayt on BBC Breakfast on Thursday and fans of the musician were delighted.

Liverpool Echo

Marc Almond branded 'absolutely adorable' in BBC Breakfast interview

The singer joined the BBC Breakfast team to discuss his career, shyness and why he doesn’t understand TikTok

Daily Mirror

All Star Musicals' Trevor Dion Nicholas casts doubt on Alex Beresford's bold song choice

Alex Beresford, who is best known from his Good Morning Britain role, has chosen a 'bold' Hamilton song for his performance on All Star Musicals and the panellists aren't convinced

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Daily Record

Vernon Kay apologises after mixing up Jimmy Savile and Scots singer Jimmy Sommerville live on radio

The presenter left listeners cringing when he made the embarrassing slip-up while covering Zoe Ball's Breakfast Show on Tuesday.

Manchester Evening News

Vernon Kay left red-faced after making Jimmy Savile blunder live on Radio 2 show

“There’s a meme right there.”

The Independent UK

Vernon Kay apologises after confusing Jimmy Somerville for Jimmy Savile live on Radio 2

‘Anyway, let’s move swiftly on,’ said presenter

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