Issue 40 With CD

The new issue of Electronic Sound finds them in a celebratory mood as they mark the 40th anniversary of Kraftwerk’s masterpiece, The Man-Machine. Released in May 1978, The Man-Machine sounded the starting pistol for electronic music revolution in pop and in this month’s cover feature we look at how Kraftwerk taught their machines to sing. Over 14 pages Electronic Sound offer a glimpse into the making of a record that tackles how humans and technology co-exist, examine the predictions contained on The Man-Machine to see how prescient Ralf and co were with their ideas of the future four decades ago and reveal the inspiration behind that iconic cover image. Also Included is features / interviews with Tim Gane, Chris Carter plus the usual gadgets and reviews. This month’s Electronic Sound listening experience is a lovingly curated baker’s dozen of electronic ruminations on the relationship between man and machine from 1978 to 2018, in celebration of four decades of Kraftwerk’s legendary The Man-Machine album. With awesome contributions from Devo, Chris Carter, Meat Beat Manifesto, John Foxx, Cavern Of Anti-Matter and lots more besides, Man and Machine is essential listening for every self-respecting robot.