Andy McCluskey: kicking down fascist art with OMD
The Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark frontman chats about art movements, political treachery, Kraftwerk's impact, and the brilliant album Bauhaus Staircase.
Today, the Spotlight shines OnAndy McCluskey, the singer, songwriter, musician, and producer best known as the lead singer and bass guitarist ofOrchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark(also known as OMD). Andy joined Spotlight On producer and guest host Michael Donaldson to discuss topics as varied as the political messages behind their latest work, post-modern society, Kraftwerk, and the Bauhaus art school.
OMD is not working the nostalgia circuit, though no one would blame them if they were. Instead, they continue to release new music that fans and critics rate as among the best of their classics and already have plans to spend a large portion of 2025 on the road.
Bauhaus Staircase, OMD’s latest album, and their recent EP,Kleptocracy,are out everywhere you get your music.
(The musical excerpts heard in the interview are from the OMD albumBauhaus Staircase)
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- Visit Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark atomd.uk.com
- Purchase OMD’sBauhaus StaircasefromThe OMD StoreorQobuz, and listen on yourstreaming platform of choice
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