Rene van der Weyde

Holland's top producer on how computer graphics can add that inspirational spark to music making

Pro studios are currently closing down at an alarming rate, and much of the blame is being laid at the feet of home studios and dance music. Tim Goodyer discusses progress and paranoia.

Chas de Whalley chinwagging with the man behind some of the best tracks by Toyah, Marillion, and Thin Lizzy — Nick Tauber

The first of our new series on the very live issue of sampling, taking all the technicalities into account. Dom Foulsham begins with an examination of the law as it currently effects all involved. An indispensable guide, if you're concerned about clearance and want to avoid that nasty little rubber glove

Mixing Desk

Wayne Hussey divulges all about the gear behind the Gothic grind

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

How can you set up a home studio, write, produce and perform hit singles, and have a good time doing it? David Mellor asks Galaxy's Phil Fearon that very question and more...

Steve Cogan talks to J.J. Jezalik about life, the universe and sampling car doors

Wig out with the kings of hype

Seven years old and still going strong, Ultravox discuss writing, recording and performing with Dan Goldstein. They also explain why they've got four OSCars...

Dance music should be about more than 'moaning samples and ecstasy' claims producer Arthur Baker. Simon Trask talks to the man behind 'Planet Rock'.

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

The Human League are still one of the world's most successful synth bands, but their new album was a long time coming, and they've stuck guitars all over it. The League's Ian Burden explains why.

Chas de Whalley interviews Richard Burgess

At home with Chris Hughes

The former Tears For Fears producer invites us in for a cuppa

The originator of acid house claims the secrets of good music are feel and emotion rather than a Roland Bassline and an Akai sampler. Simon Trask gets in the mood.

Graham hasn't been idle since his 10CC days. Paul White talks to him about his new musical venture... Wax.

Ken Scott muses on his journey from Bowie to Kajagoogoo. Chas de Whalley listens attentively

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

The Mechanical Copyright Protection Society

The second of an occasional series in which David Mellor takes a look at the organisations that help musicians and composers earn an honest crust in this hard world. This month: the Mechanical Copyright Protection Society.

Rock 'n' Roll history made flesh, albeit somewhat decayed flesh, talks about clean living, composing, and the pursuit of happiness.

JJ Jeczalik

With the title track from the film Dragnet currently on release, the Art of Noise are still newsworthy. Paul Tingen talks to JJ Jeczalik about sampling, Frankie Goes To Hollywood and court cases.

The Camden Cowboys are back with a fresh outlook and a new IP on the way. Jonathan James investigates

The baton passes to Richard 'Luke' Walmsley and the beat goes on