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'Heaven Up Here' by Echo & the Bunnymen was released on this day in May 1981. The Bunnymen's second studio album, it featured the singles 'A Promise' and 'Over the Wall'. The album became the band's first top 10 release when it reached No. 10 in the UK albums chart.

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In Issue 20 of Blitzed, we caught up with Dick Witts of The Passage. Dick talks about his passion for making music, the North-West post-punk scene & their connections with bands such as The Fall and Joy Division. 🎤 In stores now or buy online via blitzedmag.com 🔥

Blitzed has an exclusive giveaway care of London Records with two rare test pressings of the reissued 'Honey Lingers' album by Voice Of The Beehive. To be in with a chance to win, check out issue 20 of Blitzed, in shops or order online via blitzedmag.com 🔥

Adam & The Ants - 'Stand And Deliver'. youtube.com/watch?v=4B2a6l…

In Issue 20 of Blitzed we speak to Lene Lovich about her turbulent upbringing in Michigan, starting life over in the UK, finding her creative self, living through the punk revolution and emerging as a unique artist. 🎤 In shops now or buy online via blitzedmag.com🔥

Camouflage - 'The Great Commandment'. youtube.com/watch?v=nkLvj2…

The eponymous debut album of Yellow Magic Orchestra saw its US and European release on this day in May 1979. The album is notable for including the single 'Computer Game'/Fire Cracker', which was a top 20 hit in the UK.

In Issue 20 of Blitzed Magazine, Blitzed took a tour of the Coventry Music Museum - home of UK Ska and 2-Tone in the 1980s - and went one step beyond into the surrounding 2-Tone Village. 🎤🎸 In stores now or buy online via blitzedmag.com, 🔥

Listen to the Blitzed Magazine Spotify playlist … 🎹🔥 open.spotify.com/playlist/2ySjV…

Win a signed copy of Lee Stuart Evans' hilarious music-based novel 'Pleasantly Disturbed'. To be in with a chance to wins, check out issue 20 of Blitzed, in shops or order online via blitzedmag.com 🔥

Sparks - 'This Town Ain't Big Enough For Both Of Us'. youtube.com/watch?v=QAzESJ…

In Issue 20 of Blitzed we talk with Steve Jansen about Japan's domination of the UK's synthpop landscape & his passion for photography, leading to his latest music project Exit North. 🎹🎤 In stores now or buy online via blitzedmag.com,🔥 📸Steve Jansen

Paul Young - 'Wherever I Lay My Hat (That's My Home)'. youtube.com/watch?v=ju_a2-…

Happy Birthday to Karl Bartos, born on this day in May 1952. Photo by Markus Wustmann.

'Key' marks Alison Moyet's latest studio album which reworks classic songs from her back catalogue. Blitzed has a hand-signed vinyl copy up for grabs. To be in with a chance to win, check out issue 20 of Blitzed, in shops or order online via blitzedmag.com 🔥

In Blitzed we continue our interview feature with Mark Reeder, who was instrumental in the introduction of Joy Division and New Order into Berlin & a key figure in nurturing the emerging underground music scene. 🎹 In stores now or buy online via blitzedmag.com🔥

Released in May 1982, 'Urgh! A Music War' featured a selection of live performances by a variety of bands. This included Klaus Nomi with the classic 'Total Eclipse'. 🎹 youtube.com/watch?v=xGyMaD…