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Old music: Simple Minds – New Gold Dream

4701 days ago
Guardian MusicBefore their pursuit of world domination turned them rubbish, Simple Minds were capable of transcendent beauty – as this 1982 track attestsThere's a whole PhD thesis to be written on when – and why – good bands turn crap. Perhaps someone's alre... more info

The Horrors – review

4905 days ago
Guardian MusicAcademy 3, ManchesterThe Horrors are true pop chameleons. When they first emerged in 2006 in a blaze of backcombed hair and eyeliner, they sounded like a mess of early Birthday Party and 80s psychobilly. All bar a devoted following of teeny gothy gir... more info

FlashBack! - Simple Minds - New Gold Dream (81–82–83–84) (1982) (album stream)

4929 days ago
Totally Fuzzy New Gold Dream is the fifth studio album by Scottish rock band Simple Minds. The album was released in 1982 and was a turning point for the band as they gained critical and commercial success in the UK and Europe. It made #3 in the UK Albums Chart. ... more info

IS IT WRONG OF ME TO ADMIT A LOVE FOR THIS 12" SINGLE?

5014 days ago
The Vinyl Villainmp3 : Simple Minds - Glittering Prize (Club Mix) A #16 hit from 1982. One of a number of great tracks on the LP New Gold Dream (81/82/83/84). After this, there's not many who will disagree Simple Minds went diownhill at an increasingly rapid rate.H... more info

Patsy Kensit: My family values

5018 days ago
Guardian MusicThe actor talks about her familyDad had been quite a wealthy guy but he was also a compulsive gambler. By the time I came along he had hit hard times. His profession was not an honourable one – he was involved in criminal activities. But he was my ... more info

Little James Gets A Job At Pretty Green

5023 days ago
Stopcryingyourheartout.comLiam Gallagher is ensuring his clothing line is a family business - his former stepson James works for the company.The rocker launched his Pretty Green label in 2009, specialising in retro-style trousers, hats, cagoules and t-shirts.And he's now take... more info

Liam Gallagher - Gallagher Employs Ex-wife Kensit's Son In Fashion Firm

5023 days ago
ContactMusicLIAM GALLAGHER is ensuring his clothing line is a family business - his former stepson JAMES works for the company.The rocker launched his Pretty Green label in 2009, specialising in retro-style trousers, hats, cagoules and t-shirts. And he's now tak... more info

Patsy Kensit - Kensit Leads Campaign For U.K. Playgrounds

5029 days ago
ContactMusicLETHAL WEAPON 2 star PATSY KENSIT is on a mission to restore Britain's abandoned playgrounds.The British actress is spearheading the Parents for Playgrounds drive, which will hand out $22,500 (15,000) grants for play spaces in desperate need of renov... more info

New band of the day – No 928: Starlings

5096 days ago
Guardian MusicShimmering synth-rock sophisticates looking to wrest Sheffield back from the likes of Arctic MonkeysHometown: Sheffield.The lineup: Justin Robson, Tom Hudson, Simon Poole, Spencer Marsh.The background: If yesterday's new act were about reclaiming roc... more info

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