Dave Ball

Articles 3

Non-Stop Erotic Cabaret: An Oral History Of Soft Cell’s Debut Album

As Non-Stop Erotic Cabaret turns 40, Patrick Clarke speaks to Marc Almond, Dave Ball, and a number of the other key players who crafted Soft Cell's seedy, sleazy, superlative debut album

A Quietus Interview

Memorabilia: Dave Ball Of Soft Cell And The Grid Interviewed

Duncan Seaman speaks to the Soft Cell musician about his life and times on the publication of his autobiography

Anniversary

Sex Music For Gargoyles: Soft Cell’s The Art Of Falling Apart

Three decades after its release, Matthew Lindsay writes an in-depth exploration of Soft Cell's The Art Of Falling Apart, featuring interview contributions from Marc Almond and Dave Ball

Baker’s Dozen Appearances 1

Baker's Dozen

Stir My Teenage Soul: Karl ‘Regis’ O’Connor’s Favourite LPs

Karl O'Connor guides Luke Turner through the 13 teenage hits that made him Regis, with tales of smelling like a badger on the mail train to Brum and what happens when you get a member of Einstürzende Neubauten the wrong gravel on the way

News 2

Remembering Dave Ball, by Patrick Clarke

Dave Ball, of Soft Cell and The Grid, should be remembered not as a hitmaker, but as one of the most ceaselessly explorative, pioneering musicians of his generation, says Patrick Clarke

Soft Cell’s Dave Ball Has Died, Aged 66

The synth-pop producer behind hits like 'Tainted Love' and 'Bedsitter' passed away peacefully in his sleep

Previously Read

A Quietus Interview

Real Drool Time: An Interview With Part Chimp

As Part Chimp announce their latest album Drool, due on June 4, the band's singer, guitarist and self-appointed nagger-in-chief Tim Cedar talks to JR Moores about invertebrates and Ringo Starr. Feature contains video for new track, 'Back From The Dead'

A Quietus Interview

Breaking the Spell: Aya Interviewed

Aya Sinclair talks to John Doran about giving up drink & drugs; reckoning with her emo, metal & IDM past and finds time to pass on some tips for those wanting to fill their mouths with live earthworms. Main portrait by Dee Iskrzynska

A Quietus Interview

Go As Far Into Your Dream As Possible: Meredith Monk Interviewed

Ahead of several appearances at Rewire festival, Meredith Monk talks to Liz Aubrey about the past, present and future of her practice

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Dave Ball

Articles 3

Non-Stop Erotic Cabaret: An Oral History Of Soft Cell’s Debut Album

Memorabilia: Dave Ball Of Soft Cell And The Grid Interviewed

Sex Music For Gargoyles: Soft Cell’s The Art Of Falling Apart

Baker’s Dozen Appearances 1

Stir My Teenage Soul: Karl ‘Regis’ O’Connor’s Favourite LPs