Thomas Dolby is one of the great innovators of electronic music — a producer, composer, technologist and futurist whose work helped redefine the relationship between music and technology during the 1980s and beyond.

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In this conversation, Thomas Dolby reflects on the evolution of synth-pop, MTV culture, fame and reinvention. From collaborating with artists such as Stevie Wonder, Joni Mitchell, and Prefab Sprout, to pioneering digital audio technology, Dolby’s story moves far beyond conventional pop stardom.

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THOMAS DOLBY — SELECTED ALBUM RELEASES

• The Golden Age of Wireless (1982)• The Flat Earth (1984)• Aliens Ate My Buick (1988)• Astronauts & Heretics (1992)• A Map of the Floating City (2011)

CURRENT TOUR:Thomas Dolby – Iconic 80s Recollections Tour

UK TOUR DATES 2026:• Manchester — 15 May• Bournemouth — 16 May• Bristol — 17 May• Nottingham — 19 May• Birmingham — 20 May• London — 21 May• Stroud — 22 May• Leeds — 24 May• Newcastle — 25 May• Edinburgh — 27 May• Dublin — 29 May

Official Website: ThomasDolby.com

Instagram: @thomasdolbyofficial

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2Uz58cSxlJgefDaSikxYQ7?utm_source=chatgpt.com

The current tour information is listed on his official website.

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An inspiring and candid conversation with Nick Heyward — legendary English singer-songwriter, guitarist, and one of the true architects of 1980s pop! From his breakthrough as the frontman of Haircut One Hundred (“Favourite Shirts (Boy Meets Girl)”, “Love Plus One” and more) to his celebrated solo career, Nick shares stories, reflections and insights from over four decades in music.

✨ What We Cover in This Interview:

• Nick’s early days with Haircut One Hundred and the platinum success of Pelican West

• His evolution as a solo artist with albums like North of a Miracle, From Monday to Sunday, Woodland Echoes and beyond

• Behind-the-scenes stories from live tours, creative collaborations, and more

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Nick is currently working on exciting new material, both solo and with Haircut One Hundred — including fresh releases planned for 2026. Stay tuned for exclusive details dropped in this interview!

📅 Tour Highlights

Catch Nick live in concert — with shows across the UK and festival appearances lined up for 2026.

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Clark Datchler is best known as the lead singer, songwriter and co-founder of Johnny Hates Jazz, one of the most distinctive British pop bands to emerge from the 1980s.

Their 1987 debut album Turn Back the Clock became an international success, producing “Shattered Dreams,” “I Don’t Want to Be a Hero,” “Turn Back the Clock” and “Heart of Gold.” “Shattered Dreams” became particularly significant in America, reaching No. 2 on the Billboard Hot 100.

Yet just as Johnny Hates Jazz had achieved the kind of international breakthrough most musicians spend their lives pursuing, Clark Datchler left the band.

In this episode of Pop: The History Makers, Clark talks about growing up surrounded by music, becoming a songwriter, the creation of Johnny Hates Jazz and the extraordinary speed with which success arrived. He discusses the writing of “Shattered Dreams,” his decision to walk away from the band, his solo career, environmental concerns and the different path his life subsequently took.

We also talk about his eventual reunion with Johnny Hates Jazz, returning to songs written by a much younger version of himself, and how his understanding of success has changed with age. It is a conversation about ambition, instinct, regret, purpose and ultimately coming back to something you once left behind.

Johnny Hates Jazz and Jaki Graham join forces for “Soul Believer,” a celebration of soul music featuring the titles of more than 27 classic tracks, alongside a new 12-part Soul Believers podcast exploring the music, artists, stories and changing technology behind soul. Looking ahead to 2027, Johnny Hates Jazz will celebrate the 40th anniversary of “Shattered Dreams” with a new double album and Shattered Dreams – The Tour, featuring Jaki Graham as special guest.

Clark Datchler — Johnny Hates Jazz — on Pop: The History Makers.

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