From the TEC archives: Back in 2019, a-ha came to London to showcase classic album 'Hunting High And Low' (then celebrating its 35th anniversary) in a stunning Royal Albert Hall appearance. electricity-club.co.uk/a-ha-hunting-h…

Excellent to see Patrick Clarke's brand new book 'Bedsit Land: The Strange Worlds of Soft Cell', featured by The Quietus today... thequietus.com/culture/books/…

'Cast in Steel' by a-ha was released on this day in September 2015. The band's tenth studio album it included singles such as 'Under the Makeup', 'The Wake' and 'Forest Fire'. 'Cast in Steel' reached No. 8 in the UK charts.

Gary Numan's 'Telekon' album was released on this day in September 1980. His second solo album, it featured the singles 'We Are Glass', 'I Die: You Die' and 'This Wreckage'. The album reached No. 1 in the UK album chart.

Dear The FADER I was contacted recently by someone either pretending to be one of your writers, or a legit writer of yours asking me to pay for coverage. When confronted just now they blocked me. Fancy chatting about this? DMs are open…

'Everyday' was released on this day in 1993. The composition has Paul Humphreys credited as co-writer, alongside Andy McCluskey and Stu Kershaw. The third and final single from OMD's album 'Liberator' it was the only single to miss the UK top 25, charting at No. 59.

Congratulation's to English Teacher on there Mercury Prize win.

'If You Want It' was released on this day in 2010. OMD's first single from their 11th studio album 'History of Modern', it also marked the band's first single since 1996's 'Universal'. It was also OMD's first single since 1988's 'Dreaming' to feature the classic line-up.

"...a stylish collection of lounge pop perfection that also offers some pertinent commentary on modern culture." From the archives: TEC's 2019 review of Cult With No Name album 'Mediaburn'. electricity-club.co.uk/cult-with-no-n…

'The Pleasure Principle', the debut solo album by Gary Numan, was released on this day in 1979. The album featured the singles 'Cars' and 'Complex' and reached No. 1 in the UK charts.

Depeche Mode's 'Just Can't Get Enough' was released on this day in September 1981. The band's third single, it was released prior to the arrival of their debut studio album, 'Speak & Spell'. It reached No. 8 on the UK Singles Chart.

'Actually' was released on this day in September 1987. The second studio album from the Pet Shop Boys, it featured the singles 'It's A Sin', 'What Have I Done to Deserve This', 'Rent' and 'Heart'. The album reached No. 2 in the UK charts.

Popped into Ben Kelly’s exhibition on Curtain Road today. That’s Kelly the interior designer of Manchester’s Hacienda. It’s more of a shop tbh. One room with poles and framed prints all in his house-style. Everything for sale. Jealous Gallery, ends 28-September

An example of genius responses I’ve got to rejecting a pittance to let Temptation be used in GTA6…🫣

'Systems of Romance' was released on this day in September 1978. The third album by Ultravox, it marked the final recording for the band with John Foxx. The album featured the singles, 'Slow Motion' and 'Quiet Men'.

Heaven 17 vs Gamer Dudebros was not a timeline we ever expected to be living in. 🤔

'I, Assassin' was released on this day in September 1982. Gary Numan's fourth solo studio album, it featured the singles 'Music for Chameleons', 'We Take Mystery (To Bed)' and 'White Boys and Heroes'. The album reached No. 8 in the UK charts.

TR/ST shares stunning new video for the title track "Performance" (Directed by BRYAN M. FERGUSON) off of the forthcoming album! Watch the video exclusively on YouTube Vevo and stream the new song on bandcamp now! Wide release Friday! youtube.com/watch?v=zv6cs6…

The debut album from Goldfrapp 'Felt Mountain' was released on this day in 2000 via Mute The album featured the singles 'Lovely Head', 'Utopia', 'Human' and 'Pilot'.

'Rage in Eden' by Ultravox was released on this day in September 1981. The band's the fifth studio album, it was produced by Conny Plank and featured the singles 'The Thin Wall' and 'The Voice'. 'Rage in Eden' reached No. 4 in the UK charts.