Confronting the "difficult third album" syndrome has presented fewer problems for Inner City mentor Kevin Saunderson than the "more of the same" second album syndrome. Simon Trask discusses musical ideologies, pop trends and advancing technology.

Techno music, the true successor to late seventies synth-pop, translates the desolation of post-Motown Detroit into electronic dance rhythms. Simon Trask listens to the programmer's tale.

From the chart success of 'Bass (How Low Can You Go)' to an album and a 24-track studio in his lounge - Simon Harris talks sounds and samples with Tim Goodyer.

Burlesque bourbons and funny folk

why drummer stephen morris prefers programming computers to bashing skins

London Calling

Co-founder of the techno movement, Model 500's Juan Atkins discusses yesterday's technology and influences, and tomorrow's music. Technospeak: Simon Trask.

Making their presence felt in the singles charts once again, New Order are celebrating eight years together with a new album and forthcoming tour. David Bradwell and Chris Williams investigate the Order of things.

Their '88 acid house hits took Britain's clubland by storm, but now S' Express are taking their sampling a stage further. Tim Goodyer enjoys the trip.

It's a knockout with Stewart/Hall

The World's Best Singers

nominated and described by Sade, Anne Pigalle, Helen Terry, Tracy Thorn (Everything But The Girl), Julie Roberts (Working Week)

Jungle

We profile three of the hottest production teams in jungle

...Including the A-Z of Analogue

Why doesn't Britain, home of so much that is good in modern music, have a central institute for music technology development?

including The A-to-Z of Analogue

A Gibson / A Fairlight

so simple even an Australian could do it

People, Gear, Events, Gossip

happening people, gear, events, gossip

Strange goings on at Recycled Goods plc.

puzzle page entertainment

Gig Tactics

famous names relate horror stories