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Soft Cell will meet its conclusion after ‘fitting farewell’ to late Dave Ball

Marc Almond has described Soft Cell’s final album Danceteria as a "fitting farewell" to his late bandmate Dave Ball.

‘You really could be like us…’ Bananarama share secret to their pop success

Bananarama believe the secret to their huge popularity in the 1980s is that the group's fans could relate to them and believed...

‘I can’t complain’: Marc Almond’s Tainted Love royalties continue to pour in

Marc Almond continues to rake in royalties for 'Tainted Love'. Synthpop duo Soft Cell - which sees singer Marc...

Sir Tom Jones, Soft Cell and Kool and The Gang set for Hampton Court Palace Festival

Sir Tom Jones, Soft Cell and Kool and The Gang have been added to the bill for Hampton Court Palace Festival 2023.

Marc Almond ‘glad’ he never properly met David Bowie

Marc Almond is "glad" he never "properly met" David Bowie. The 64-year-old singer's band Soft Cell were invited to...

Marc Almond on getting older: I wonder how many years I have left

Marc Almond "wonders how many active years" he has left. The 'Purple Haze' hitmakers have just returned with their...

Soft Cell unveil first album in two decades, Happiness Not Included

Synth-pop pioneers Soft Cell have announced their first album in two decades, 'Happiness Not Included'. The 'Say Hello, Wave...

Soft Cell unveil first album in two decades, Happiness Not Included

Synth-pop pioneers Soft Cell have announced their first album in two decades, 'Happiness Not Included'. The 'Say Hello, Wave...

Soft Cell reunite for first album in two decades

Synth-pop pioneers Soft Cell's first album in two decades is "a lot more worldly-wise". The Marc Almond-led duo have...

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