A group of new faces for the 1980's, Simple Minds have expanded the original conception of 'pop' music with a series of exciting and refreshing releases and stage shows. Mike McNeil and Charlie Birchill talk here to Dan Goldstein.

Wee chap and guitarist-person Charlie Burchill lifts the kilt of his guitar, amp and effects set up.

A chat with keyboard person Mick MacNeil about technology, touring and techniques.

Ricky Gordon gets to grips with Mind men Burchill and McNeil. Strings and keys - simplicity!

Mick MacNeil's wee synthesisers

In 1985 Propaganda produced a seminal electronic music album - then they vanished. Five years on they've returned to pick up where they left off. Michael Mertens talks to Tim Goodyer about technology and the German tradition.

If you can't imagine how Steve Hillage, Derrick May and The Orb would sound making music together, you can buy their forthcoming LP and find out. Simon Trask talks to the man behind the guitar and the project.

From humble beginnings CC have grown into a major force in 80s music. Here, they explain their approach to writing and performing, and their rise to chart success.

Chas De Whalley quizzes Fall guy John Leckie. Totally weird

Calum Malcolm: Going to Caledonia

Playing Keyboards With Elton John

Elton John goes on tour this month to promote his new album The One; Julian Colbeck took the opportunity to talk to keyboardsman Mark Taylor about equipment, entertainment, and Elton.

Virgin veterans XTC are under pressure to pull off a Pop success with their latest album, Skywalking. So is it open season on Andy Partridge? Chris Maillard takes aim...

return of the solo

U2's guitarist interrupts recording of their new album for an exclusive Making Music interview.

Back in 1985, Propaganda made an astonishing debut with 'Dr. Mabuse' and the classic album 'A Secret Wish'. After years of silence, a split with ZTT records, and the departure of three-quarters of the original line-up, Michael Mertens is back with a new-look Propaganda, and feeds the party line to Nigel Humberstone.

Into the future with RSS, and looking back to programming 'Say A Little Prayer', Bomb The Bass talk technical to Mike Collins.

Roland Orzabal picks over the Tears' gear

could make a star of you

Behind the classic 'Imagination' single lies a sensitive songwriter with a keen ear for melody and a fascination for modern technology. Tim Goodyer talks to Neville Keighley and his session keyboardsman, Peter Oxendale.

Depeche Mode: Songs Of Faith And Devotion

The boys in black talk technical in this UK exclusive interview.

how to stay at the top for two decades, and still not get noticed

Chas de Whalley talks to the other John Williams about his recent work with chart-toppers The Housemartins

can have an Edge like this

The Edge describes sounds and styles

Dave Stewart in a room of his own

cooling out in the South of France