Having trouble projecting the right image on-stage? Paul Tingen reports on a unique way of improving your performing confidence, and your outlook on music in general.

Breaking a prolonged silence, one of the eighties' most successful solo pop songwriters talks to Tim Goodyer about his new home, his new album, and an ever-expanding collection of synthesisers.

Any band that call their album 'Steve McQueen' deserve to be interviewed by Chris Maillard

A talk on the cheap side as the duo explain the democratisation of electronic music, and what they use to achieve it. (Including a preview of the UMI-2B interface).

360 SYSTEMS

Continuing our sideways squint at upright guitar synth devices, Tom Seufert takes us on a tour of the 360 Systems variety.

Guest producer Nicky Graham looks into the future of recorded music.

American noise merchants mellowing out

The driving force behind the Cars' success on the road and in the garage tell Chris Maillard what's under their bonnets

Your kindly editor investigates ways in which the newcomer to recording might spend his money effectively rather than just quickly.

From their excellent 1984 debut single 'Venceremos', Working Week have charted a unique course between fashionability and credibility. Simon Trask works out with Simon Booth.

Part 2 of the interview.

UK chart success may have been elusive of late but Howard Jones' continued popularity in the States has brought its rewards — an SSL-equipped 48-track home studio. Interview by Paul Tingen.

Unit 37 16-track Studio

Unit 37 describe their uphill struggle to establish a viable 16-track studio on a very tight budget.

making sense of written music

A Voice In The Wilderness

Now that we can all make make release-quality albums in our bedrooms and basements, what happens to all this music? Richard Garrett has some suggestions.

Tangerine Dream, Hawkwind & Fashion

While most musicians flounder attempting to play one instrument, Phil Collins has his cake and eats it. Tony Horkins pieces together the multiple talents and discovers the complete musician

An OTT survey

a dozen checked

Damon, Dolores and me

Indie producer of the moment, Stephen Street finds his memories are all... a Blur

Free of Culture Club, guitarist Roy Hay declares his infatuation with soul music and forms a new band. Tim Goodyer listens to his tales of "programming madness".

Reader Mark Lowman tells of his X-15 exploits.

Romford's finest get the Jim Betteridge treatment. The soul heart of Rain Or Shine laid bare!