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“Lavish yet controlled angst… for what was then considered regular pop music, it’s fearlessly miserable”: Ultravox’s 40th anniversary edition of Lament

Classy reissue package includes contributions from Steven Wilson and Moby, plus live show that proves they could deliver on stage too

Louder · Sep 25, 2024

'Much-loved' Simple Minds drummer Kenny Hyslop dies aged 73

The beloved Simple Minds drummer Kenny Hyslop has died at the age of 73, Ultra Vox singer Midge Ure has revealed.

The National (Scotland) · Sep 17, 2024

Midge Ure Continues To Honor Ultravox's Legacy Through Music.

Explore Midge Ure's impactful journey from Ultravox to solo success, honoring synthpop legacy through innovative live performances.

Top News · Aug 27, 2024

“Technology’s moved on far too much to sell people things like this anymore”: Back in 1984, Ultravox’s Midge Ure dismissed the Minimoog as an “antique” and was embracing a digital synth future with the PPG Wave

“It’s actually an antique synthesizer now, 15 years old,” Ure says of his “very basic” Model D

MusicRadar · Feb 28, 2024

"Status Quo locked Spandau Ballet in the toilets": The story behind the recording of Band Aid's Do They Know It's Christmas?

"I had to record all these vocals and mix the record that night. It was a 24-hour gig": the recording engineer behind the first great charity record reveals all

MusicRadar · Dec 13, 2023

Premier League’s greed may consume it as Manchester City’s date with destiny looms

Ominous news that those epic financial charges will be judged, eventually, feels like an existential threat for league and club

The Guardian - UK · Dec 1, 2023

Annabel Giles obituary

Model and popular television presenter who went on to become a bestselling novelist

The Guardian - UK · Nov 23, 2023

What was Live Aid? West End musical to pay tribute to benefit concert

One of the most famous concerts of all time is set to have its tale told on stage, but what was it all about?

Evening Standard · Oct 2, 2023

Midge Ure’s former home up for sale: Chiswick house where Band Aid recorded 1984 charity hit listed for £3.5 million

The Ultravox singer came up with the melody for Do They Know It’s Christmas? in the kitchen of the Grosvenor Road address

Evening Standard · Jul 13, 2023

“Look at Kate Bush or Queen: sometimes when you don’t do the norm, that’s what changes the world a little bit” - How Midge Ure finally embraced his prog tendencies

Ultravox’s Vienna and Band Aid might have made his name but Yes, Uriah Heep and ELP figured in his musical education - even if no one noticed

Louder · Jul 6, 2023