Guardian Music — Before 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

Guardian Music — Academy 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

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

The Vinyl Villain — mp3 : 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

Guardian Music — The 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

Stopcryingyourheartout.com — Liam 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

ContactMusic — LIAM 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

ContactMusic — LETHAL 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

Guardian Music — Shimmering 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