Best known for their classic synth pop hits that rivalled other great acts of the era like OMD, Depeche Mode and The Human League, Blancmange long awaitedly returned eight years ago with a new album for the first time since their vintage new wave offerings.
Disbanding in 1985 it took some 26 years for duo Neil Arthur and Stephen Luscombe to revisit Blancmange and write new material.
Their best known tracks such as ‘God’s Kitchen’, ‘Don’t Tell Me’ and ‘Living on the Ceiling‘ presented a band that was quirky, fun and intelligent. Parallel to the coldness of 80s some synth pop and post-punk, luminaries Blancmange were the antidote.
With their initial return record and fourth studio album ‘Blanc Burn’ garnering them career best reviews, they have since produced a consistent roster of eclectic material, and are currently awaiting the September release of the upcoming ‘Unfurnished Rooms’ album, followed by a UK tour this autumn.
November and December later this year will also see them touring with fellow 80s electronic group Heaven 17.