Wednesday, November 9 2011
Thomas Dolby: 10-11 October 2011 - Seattle + Redmond, WA
Thomas Dolby is fond of hats. After a seven-city multimedia tour of the U.S. in October, the '80s icon can add one more to his crowded closet.
Friday, October 28 2011
Thomas Dolby: A Map of the Floating City
After a two-decade absence, Thomas Dolby emerges with what may be the album of his career.
Thursday, October 6 2011
20 Music Videos from the 1980s That Have Aged Well
In this second installment of Sound Affects' retrospective of music videos from the 1980s, we focus on 20 promos that have, remarkably, stood the test of time.
Wednesday, October 5 2011
A Synth Pioneer Returns: An Interview with Thomas Dolby
PopMatters caught up with Dolby by phone as he prepared to depart England for a seven-city solo "lecture tour" of America. Using visuals, he'll be speaking about his experiences with the game, providing some background on the new record, and performing some of his new compositions.
Monday, March 16 2009
Best of the Test (volume 2): Al Stewart, The Only Ones, Thomas Dolby, Prefab Sprout
The second installment in my look at some of the most memorable performances from the BBC’s Old Grey Whistle Test television program.
Monday, June 9 2008
20 Questions: Thomas Dolby
Thomas Dolby's electronic impulses are fed by neurological brainstorms generated by the likes of Oliver Sacks and the artists and scientists of TED. PopMatters' 20 Questions gets a zap from Dolby's electrifying fingertips.
Tuesday, August 7 2007
Prefab Sprout: Steve McQueen
Remastered by original producer Thomas Dolby, this 1985 sophisti-pop album remains a classic.
