Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark Archives

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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OMD Announce 40th “Souvenir” Anniversary Tour

Orchestral Manoeuvers in the Dark are celebrating their 40th anniversary with a greatest hits tour launching in the UK and Europe. The tour is named “Souvenir – OMD 40 Years”,…

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Orchestral Manoeuvers in the Dark’s 1980 Debut Album

On February 22nd, 1980 Orchestral Manoeuvers in the Dark, aka OMD, released their highly influential self-titled debut LP. Formed in 1978, OMD were heavily influenced by Kraftwerk and NEU!, and…

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