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.

Richard Walmsley reports on an operation to smash the majors... and all other persons of rank?

How to sort out which order to play your songs in, from dramatic intro to tumultuous encores

Marillion's guitarist talks to John Harris about the band's home studio and about getting great guitar sounds on tape...

People, Gear, Events, Gossip

happening people, gear, gossip, events

Tony Mills discusses sounds and concepts with the Frenchman who made instrumental synthesizer music respectable

Tim Goodyer talks to pin-up keyboardsman Steve George about life at the top of the charts on both sides of the Atlantic...

E&MM talks to EMI's new young electronic duo

Die Krupps: hi-tech and heavy

'What are this spring's colours?' asks ultra-fashionable Richard Walmsley

The phenomenal rise to success of Gary Stevenson came about through his dynamic production work on the first Go West album. Ralph Denyer extracts the details of the saga and discovers what Gary has planned for the future.

Jim Betteridge leans on producer David Motion

Janet Angus and Mark Dearnley discuss various facets of the recording industry including his production work with AC/DC.

To Open My Mouth

Fred Dellar presents a potted history of the people who bring you the 'product' - the record companies.

Tell your Mac what it's hooked up to! Save the contents of all your MIDI devices with one mouse movement! Edit 47 different devices from the comfort of your armchair! Kendall Wrightson examines Opcode's new Mac system software and the latest in editor/librarians.

In contrast with the main feature we take a look at one of today’s modern commercial, electro-music bands.

We talk to the man who produced himself, and find out who won.

Spaceward Studios, Cambridge.

Who you (the readers) voted as best musician, and what you (still the readers) voted as best gear. We shake the world.

The Producers

We wish Wayne's Wells world war well: Richard 'Way With The Words' Elen interviews Jeff 'War Of The Worlds' Wayne.

Warp Records

MT's enquiry into the health of the independent label scene continues with a visit to the home of electronic listening music.

A Man With A Gift

In between tours with Ultravox and appearances on Live Aid, Midge Ure somehow found the time to discuss the writing and recording of his first ever solo LP 'The Gift' and his No1 single with Ian Gilby.