Synth-pop duo Soft Cell return to Manchester
| 5th November 2021
Legendary synth-pop duo, Soft Cell, return to Manchester this Friday to mark the celebration of 40 years since the release of their debut album ‘Non-Stop Erotic Cabaret’.
This will be the first time ever that the duo will be playing the album in full, as well as performing new material from their upcoming album ‘Happiness Not Included‘ which comes out in Spring 2022.
‘Non-Stop Erotic Cabaret’ featured the global chart topping smash and cover of Gloria Jones’ Northern Soul classic ‘Tainted Love‘, as well as legendary singles ‘Bedsitter‘, ‘Say Hello, Wave Goodbye‘, and ‘Memorabilia‘. Deliciously confrontational and always glamorous, Soft Cell brought the colourful spirit of late 70s New York club scene to the UK and wrapped it up in irresistible pop songs. ‘Non-Stop Erotic Cabaret‘ played an essential part in making the early 80s pop world feel so vibrant, diverse and futuristic.
Synth-pop duo Soft Cell return to Manchester
“We plan to do two sets in the evening” Frontman, Marc Almond explained. ” The first set will be greatest hits , some album and fan favourites as well as previewing some new songs live for the first time. The second set will be Non Stop Erotic Cabaret in its entirety and in track order with accompanying visuals and a few extras at the end. It’ll be a full-on and exciting show”.
With it being 40 years since the initial release, a lot has changed with technology since then. “All our visuals, lights & sequenced synths & drum machines are run live from offstage computers as opposed to the old Kodak projectors & Revox reel to reel tape machines we used to use onstage” Dave Ball, producer and instrumentalist, reminisced.
Synth-pop duo Soft Cell return to Manchester
With 25 million sales, six UK top 10 singles and a BRIT Award to their name, Soft Cell are one of British music’s most visionary bands. Soft Cell play at Manchester Apollo on 12th November 2021.
Music fans can get final remaining tickets HERE.