The Vinyl Villain — My very dear friend Jacques the Kipper cannot abide Simple Minds. They've always been one of those bands that get that sort of reaction from otherwise fair-minded folk. Even back in the days before they went massive and all stadium-rock wanky on us.... more info

The Vinyl Villain — Having become highly popular in the first half of 1979 with an album and singles originally released back in 1978, there was a huge amount of interest in the new material that was going to be released by The Police.In September 1979 they unleashed a... more info

The Music Fix — News: Simple Minds today announced they will issue their forthcoming ‘Graffiti Soul' UK tour entirely on USB sticks directly after each concert. Each USB stick will come with an individual serial code number. Fans who attend the forthcomi... more info

Here Comes The Flood — The Simple Minds and OMD will pay trinbute to pioneering synth band Kraftwerk with a joined performance of Neon Lights on the forthcoming UK tour. Both bands were heavily influenced by the German band. OMD was recently featured in BBC 4 television... more info

The Music Fix — News: Simple Minds and OMD will appear on stage together for the very first time when they perform Kraftwerk's "Neon Lights" on their forthcoming UK tour which kicks off at the Newcastle Metro Arena on 30th November. The news follows OMD's recent ... more info

The Quietus — Bands will join forces for 'Neon Lights' more info

The Vinyl Villain — I've been after my mucker Jacques the Kipper to help with TVV for quite a while now, but he's always telling me that he's far too busy. And doesn't it just turn it out that while I'm so stressed out with work right now he can get himself to two gig... more info

The Music Fix — News: Hailed by millions as one of the best “live” rock'n'roll bands in the world, Simple Minds are pleased to announce the UK leg of their forthcoming “Graffiti Soul” World Tour. The UK concerts will take in seve... more info

The Music Fix — Feature: Nephu Huzzband talk to us about pigeon-holing, Simple Minds and Beethoven. more info

The Vinyl Villain — It was only over a four year period that Magazine recorded and released original material - its still unclear if the reincarnated band of 2009 will be content to entertain us through fantastic live shows or whether they will ever go back into the stu... more info