Holly Johnson
As the lead singer of Frankie Goes to Hollywood, Holly Johnson is one of the most influential cultural icons of the 1980s. ‘Relax’ will always be the most controversial record…
Monthly Archives: March 2015
Franko B
Franko B is an artist who’s breathlessly celebrated in some quarters, totally misunderstood in others. Long before he was featured on the South Bank Show, Franko’s work came to my…
Feral aka MC Kinky
Though few understood what she was saying, everyone loved how she said it. In the late ‘80s, MC Kinky spoke to thousands; at al fresco raves, warehouse parties and loved…
Dita Von Teese
Dita Von Teese is the most celebrated burlesque performer since Gypsy Rose Lee. She is an enduring pin-up, costume designer, actress and entrepreneur. Dita is a unique fashion icon and…
Catholic Guilt and the Confession App
Confession: A Roman Catholic App has got a wary, holy nod from the Vatican. Is this a sign the Pope’s hip to tech progress, or a desperate measure in uncertain times?…
Billie Ray Martin
Billie Ray Martin’s haunting, soulful voice soothed many a chill out party in the early ‘90s when she fronted the seminal ambient band Electribe 101. As a solo artist, she…