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Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark Celebrate 40 Years of “Crush” With Expanded Edition LP Re-Release

Celebrating four decades since their American breakthrough, Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark have unveiled an expansive reissue of their influential album, Crush, due out October 10th via UMR/Virgin. The announcement…

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Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark Close Out North American Tour with Electrified Show at Terminal 5

In the thick, soupy summer twilight of Manhattan’s Hell’s Kitchen, Terminal 5 brimmed with electricity as Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark summoned their playful synth-pop spirit for their final, triumphant…

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Listen to the Spotlight On Podcast Interview with Andy McCluskey of Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark (OMD)

In the latest episode of the Spotlight On podcast, synthpop legend Andy McCluskey of Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark sat down with guest host Michael Donaldson to cover ground as…

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Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark Announce Fall 2024 North American Tour Dates

Synth-pop, post-punk, and new wave pioneers Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark (OMD) are poised to captivate North American audiences with their much-anticipated fall tour, starting in September 2024. The announcement…

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Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark Debut Video for Scathing Political Track “Kleptocracy”

Saudi money over Central ParkKhashoggi’s body got dissectedWith dirty slogans on the red bus doorThe narcissist stole the exit Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark (OMD) has established an indelible legacy,…

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OMD Debut 3D Animated Video for “Slow Train” and Announce EU and UK Tour

Kicking and screaming but it’s no go Licking and spitting but it’s so low Break the little piggies but it’s all gone Saving all the pennies but it takes so…

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Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark Return With Video for “Bauhaus Staircase”

Emerging once again from the storied annals of synth-pop legacy, Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark (OMD) punctuate the musical horizon with their latest single from their forthcoming fourteenth LP, both…

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Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark Announce Greatest Hits North American Tour

Regarded as pioneers of electronic music, Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark are coming to North America! The post-punk and synth legends announced plans to celebrate their 40th anniversary with an…

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Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark | Organisation

On October 24th, 1980, Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark released their second studio album, Organisation. The album was released a mere eight months following the band’s self-titled debut and featured…

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OMD Announce 40th Anniversary Souvenir Box Set and Singles Collection and Debut “Don’t Go”

Ahead of their 40th-anniversary Souvenir tour in Europe this Autumn, UK Synthpop legends Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark have unveiled a new career-spanning 7-disc box set with unreleased live and…

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