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.

Janet Angus talks to Jo about his enthralling past and his new studio where surfing is the most serious distraction.

The man behind Elton’s new mix

Now at last, it can be revealed! The veteran producer spills the beans about those 70s Genesis albums... and updates us on work in progress

Jon Tiven talks to Gus Dudgeon about Elton, Bowie and recording in general.

Rock-steady Rozzer on drums meets shufflin' Max Kay

Naked truths from a pop idol

Back in the limelight with the 'Play On' album, John discusses his approach to songwriting and his move towards a solo career

Nick some ideas for songwriting, nick a few big semi-acoustic Gretsches, nick this issue.

An interview with Rusty Egan

Dan Goldstein tracks down another drummer-turned-musical technofreak, Rusty Egan, and finds out about the past, present, and the future of the electro-dance band he helped found, Visage.

Not a household name perhaps, but this man is behind quite a lot of musical projects that you will no doubt recognise - as Janet Angus explains.

Janet Angus talks to Robin about practically everything.

Sandy Roberton emerges from his record collection to talk to Fred Dellar.

from america to russia and back again, rock 'n' roll puts the cold war on ice

Janet Angus talks to Peter Wingfield about his career as a songwriter and producer.

Janet Angus discovers the secret of Peter's success in producing big selling dance music.

The Power Station's percussive powerhouse talks. Bill Milkowski puts pen to paper

Duran man Andy Taylor gives Chris Maillard a Station announcement

NAME: new album/new equipment/sound techniques/change of style/gig horrors... LIST

Recording 'Ordinary World'

The big names have more in common with home recording than you might think — most of this album was recorded in the guitarist's lounge!

Declaring Independence

Once part of Talkin Loud's capuccino-flavoured jazz/rap fraternity, K-Creative now find themselves out on their own. But, after meeting Simon Trask, they admit that things are still OK and getting ever more Creative

Composer and studio owner Guy Fletcher had a dream: 'The European Suite' was the end result. Ted Fletcher details the work that went into its recording.

As well as writing, singing and playing on his new single 'When A Heart Beats', Nik Kershaw also took the credit for its production. In an interview with Nick Webb he displays a rarely seen side of his character and discusses his knowledge of recording studio technology and approach to songwriting.

An exclusive interview with Rick Wakeman plus music from '1984' for you to play.