Tag: OMD

Q&A: Heaven 17’s Martyn Ware on ‘Penthouse and Pavement’ tour, box set reissue

Q&A: Heaven 17’s Martyn Ware on ‘Penthouse and Pavement’ tour, box set reissue

Slicing Up Eyeballs got a chance to talk to Heaven 17’s Martyn Ware last week about the making of the band’s landmark debut, ‘Penthouse and Pavement,’ as well as the forthcoming 30th anniversary tour for the album and plans for a new box set.

Video: OMD’s ‘If You Want It,’ first single off upcoming album ‘History of Modern’

With their first album in 14 years due out next month, Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark last week released a music video for ‘If You Want It,’ the first single off the disc.

Video: OMD’s Andy McCluskey and Paul Humphreys discuss ‘History of Modern’

Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark returns this fall with ‘History of Modern,’ the reunited act’s first new album in 14 years — and in this short video, co-founders Andy McCluskey and Paul Humphreys discuss their comeback bid and offer a taste of their new music.

Preview 2 tracks from OMD’s ‘History of Modern,’ first new album in 14 years

Preview 2 tracks from OMD’s ‘History of Modern,’ first new album in 14 years

Synthpop favorites Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark are letting fans get a taste of two tracks — including first single ‘If You Want It’ — from the forthcoming ‘History of Modern,’ the reunited band’s first new album in 14 years.

OMD’s ‘History of Modern’ tracklist, box set unveiled; release set for Sept. 20

OMD’s ‘History of Modern’ tracklist, box set unveiled; release set for Sept. 20

Reunited British synthpop unit Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark this week unveiled the tracklist, announced details of a Peter Saville-designed box set and set a September release date for ‘History of Modern,’ the band’s first new album in 14 years.

OMD to release new album ‘History of Modern’ this year, tour U.K. and Europe in the fall

OMD to release new album ‘History of Modern’ this year, tour U.K. and Europe in the fall

With its first new album in 14 years due in stores later this year, reformed British synthpop outfit Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark — now featuring its classic ’80s lineup — this week announced a 19-date tour of the U.K. and Europe this fall.