Portrait of the artist as a (suffering) young man

Vocals and electronic music in unique combination

Contractual hassles have kept musician/producer Bill Nelson hopping from one record label to another since the demise of Be-Bop Deluxe, yet he has still managed to record some exemplary albums using the facility of his 16-track home studio. Ian Gilby finds out how he put his new album together.

Bill Nelson's been out of the public eye recently, touring America and refurbishing his studio. Now he's back and talking to us.

Bill lays bare his recording techniques and reveals the innermost secrets of his home studio 'The Echo Observatory' which has recently been upgraded to 16 track status. Now being used to record tracks fora forthcoming Nelson masterpiece.

An innovative multi-instrumentalist both in and out of the studio, from Be-Bop Deluxe to 'The Love that Whirls'.

An in-depth interview with this multitalented musician/composer/producer who reveals the techniques used on his new LP and explains how to use the E-bow to best advantage

The conclusion of our in-depth look at Bill's home 16 track studio in Yorkshire.

A home recordist amongst home recordists traces his own history through tape recorders he has used.

Bill Nelson talks Synths Vs Guitars with Gary Cooper

A Musical Luminary

Bill Nelson remains largely unheard of by the record-buying public, yet his influence on modern musicians has been considerable. Nigel Humberstone visits him at his home studio in Yorkshire.

Tony Horkins confesses a closet liking for the king of Canadian A.O.R. Let the kids rock...

With nearly 25 years in the music business, Cliff puts his music making into perspective.

Dave Gilmour sheds varying degrees of light on himself and the band.

Since the break-up of his group Japan in November 1982, David Sylvian has been slowly widening the base of his music to encompass both ethnic and avant-garde sounds. Mark Prendergast gathers the facts on the change of style.

It's two years since the former japan frontman made his solo debut, but a new double album showcases both Sylvian's unique songwriting and his interest in ambient, instrumental music. Exhaustive interview by Tim Goodyer.

The charismatic singer, composer and lyricist rejoins the former members of Japan for their first LP in ten years. Tim Goodyer talks technology, philosophy and improvisation with David Sylvian.

The cousin of Kevin tells Richard Walmsley of his life as a lone tone

Scottish band Danny Wilson were led by Gary Clark, who regards his debut solo album Ten Short Songs About Love as his finest work to date. From conception to birth, it was made entirely at home. Phil Ward drops in on the basement studio, and finds both album and proud father doing very well

The blurred fingers of the guitar star focussed by the blurred gaze of Richard Walmsley

Gary Moore

Why a pink Strat is Gazzer's fave

Talks guitars, amps and playing to Tony Bacon

Why you can't keep a good man down... can you?