Orchestra Baobab
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Heaven 17
Peter Coyle
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18
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Heaven 17
synth-popnew waveelectronicsheffield, uk
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Sheffield synth-pop pioneers formed in 1980, best known for the luxury gap and the hit temptation, which reached number 2 in the uk. Now a duo, they spent 2026 celebrating 45 years of their debut album penthouse and pavement.
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Liverpool singer best known as the original voice of new wave band the lotus eaters, whose debut single the first picture of you was a hit across the uk and europe in 1983. He went on to record solo albums, and is on the road in 2026 as special guest on heaven 17's penthouse and pavement anniversary tour.
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