Tag: ABBA

'First Time I Heard' e-books spotlight The Smiths, Joy Division, New Order, Kate Bush

‘First Time I Heard’ e-books spotlight The Smiths, Joy Division, New Order, Kate Bush

The series launched this summer, and, so far, titles are available on Joy Division/New Order, The Smiths, Cocteau Twins and David Bowie. Next month sees publication of a title on Kate Bush, with books due in spring and summer 2013 on Abba, My Bloody Valentine, Kraftwerk, PIxies, R.E.M. and Roxy Music.

Depeche Mode musical 'Playing the Angel' to be staged on island of Malta next year

Depeche Mode musical ‘Playing the Angel’ to be staged on island of Malta next year

A cutting-edge theater company on the Mediterranean island of Malta has acquired the rights to use Depeche Mode songs such as ‘Personal Jesus’ and ‘Just Can’t Get Enough’ in ‘Playing the Angel: The Musical,’ which is set to open early next year.

Red Hot Chili Peppers join KISS, Stooges as Rock and Roll Hall of Fame nominees

Red Hot Chili Peppers join KISS, Stooges as Rock and Roll Hall of Fame nominees

The 2010 nominees for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame were announced this morning, with the Red Hot Chili Peppers joining the likes of LL […]