Jon and Helena Marsh in their natural habitat

His successful production of U2 has brought musical sage Brian Eno back into the public eye. John Diliberto finds out what's become of his oblique strategies and how he approaches the latest technology.

A little Tonight music from the thin white one, his band, his producer, Uncle Tom Ziggy and all

Trevor Horn considered

More recording legends: Norman Petty tapes Buddy Holly.

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.

A deity speaks

Recording 99.9F°

A new slant on production for Suzanne's latest album, 99.9F°.

Confronting the "difficult third album" syndrome has presented fewer problems for Inner City mentor Kevin Saunderson than the "more of the same" second album syndrome. Simon Trask discusses musical ideologies, pop trends and advancing technology.

hear's to future days

Bronski Beat reveal all in The Garden, as their new album, Age of Consent, storms the charts.

Will the new-look ABC find success as easy as 1-2-3? Or will their latest Lexicon of Love lose something in the translation? Philip Bashe finds out.

Steve Lukather talks to Steven Rosen

LUKATHER IN TOTO. Words by Steven Rosen.... Pics. (inc. front cover) by Glen La Ferman

Still in his early 30s, yet a man who's worked with The Police, Genesis, Bowie and McCartney, Padgham is one of the most successful young producers in the world. Paul Tingen coaxes him into revealing a few secrets.

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

How to get sessions, or at least lie awake at night worrying about them.

Simon is both a musician and a producer. This month he talks to Paul White about, amongst other things, his work doing 12" remixes for Nik Kershaw.

Dan Goldstein talks to chief Twin Tom Bailey about the virtues of playing pop and the dangers of relying too much on technology. But there’s more to this man than meets the eye.

From his remixes of dance music through his record releases with LA Mix, Les Adams has specialised in making a lot out of a little equipment. His latest project is a solo LP, as Simon Trask finds out.

Jethro Tull's main man takes us behind the fish farmer exterior and into his home studio.

Turbo-charged recording techniques

Janet Angus talks to Robin about practically everything.

Hitmakers Heaven 17 reveal how they've harnessed the hardware on How Men Are.

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.