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My name is Claudio Bustamante, owner of the following radio: www.fairfaxcitymusic.com/.
My radio is a non-commercial internet radio station that presents the best rock music, alternative pop/ traditional rock, and electronic music/film scores. It is known for high-quality audio streams and curated playlists.
The radio is growing in terms of listeners, I have conducted over 1000+ interviews, and currently, we have over 20,000+ weekly listeners all over the world.
My radio is a non-commercial internet radio station that presents the best rock music, alternative pop/ traditional rock, and electronic music/film scores. It is known for high-quality audio streams and curated playlists.
The radio is growing in terms of listeners, I have conducted over 1000+ interviews, and currently, we have over 20,000+ weekly listeners all over the world.
Propaganda (Claudia Brücken, Susanne Freytag, Ralf Dörper, Michael Mertens & Andreas Thein).
This is part II of my conversation with Ralf Dörper and Michael Mertens. It took place in July 2024 from their homes in Germany.
Propaganda was formed in Düsseldorf, West Germany, in 1982, by Ralf Dörper (a member of the pioneering German industrial band Die Krupps). As a trio, with artist Andreas Thein and vocalist Susanne Freytag, the group made initial recordings in Germany which were destined for future release in the UK, where Ralf Dörper's early experimental recordings had received critical acclaim by radio DJ John Peel and journalist Chris Bohn (aka Biba Kopf). With the inclusion of classically trained musician and composer, Michael Mertens and singer Claudia Brücken (who had been in an all-female band, The Topolinos, with Freytag), music journalist Paul Morley signed the band to Trevor Horn's newly formed ZTT label in 1983.
The group relocated to the United Kingdom and released the single "Dr. Mabuse", named after the fictional character, made famous by filmmaker Fritz Lang. The single reached the Top 30 in the UK Singles Chart, and the Top 10 in Germany. The group appeared on various TV shows in the UK, including Channel 4's The Tube. Here, as well as performing "Dr. Mabuse", the group also gave one of its few performances of a cover version of Throbbing Gristle's song "Discipline".
Before the year was out, Thein was asked to leave the band due to musical differences. With Mertens now filling the gap left by his departure, the band forged ahead with recording its follow-up single and debut album. However, both of these were to be delayed as a result of the unexpectedly huge success of ZTT's most famous signing, Frankie Goes to Hollywood.
Stephen Lipson, one of Horn's established studio engineers, took his place along with Andy Richards playing keyboards, but the delay meant that Propaganda's second single, the more pop-oriented "Duel", did not surface until April 1985. Perhaps the band's most recognizable release, it was also their highest-charting single in the UK, reaching number 21.
In May 1985, with Frankie Goes to Hollywood becoming tax exiles in Ireland, the band effectively headlined "The Value of Entertainment", a series of showcase gigs of ZTT signings, held at the Ambassadors Theatre in London. The shows also featured Art of Noise, Anne Pigalle, Andrew Poppy and Instinct. Propaganda was joined on stage by former Simple Minds bassist Derek Forbes and ex-Japan drummer Steve Jansen.
The first week of July 1985 finally saw the release of the band's debut album, A Secret Wish which was written by Mertens and Dörper. After receiving considerable critical acclaim and some commercial success, it reached number 16 on the UK Albums Chart. The album was followed by another single, "p:Machinery", in August 1985, which only reached number 50 in the UK, but becoming a bigger hit in Italy, France, the Netherlands, Germany and Switzerland and even being used in the hit US TV Show Miami Vice (1986 episode: The Fix).
The group spent the rest of the year on their "Outside World" tour, taking in Europe and America. They were joined once again by Derek Forbes on bass, with his fellow ex-Simple Minds colleagues Brian McGee on drums, and Kevin Armstrong on guitar, with backing tapes used for most of the keyboard parts. In the meantime, a remix album, Wishful Thinking, was released in November 1985. Originally intended for the American club market, the album was also released in Europe, but against the wishes of the group themselves.
On 20 May 2022, the xPropaganda album titled The Heart Is Strange by Brücken, Freytag and Lipson were released in various formats by Universal Music on the ZTT imprint. The album peaked at no. 11 in the UK, higher than any of Propaganda's previous releases.
Forty years since their inception, and almost two decades since their last release, art-synth auteurs Propaganda return with a brand-new chapter in their enthralling story. This self-titled set from principal songwriting partnership Ralf Dörper and Michael Mertens embodies the depth and drama of their early work. Conceived and crafted entirely in their native Düsseldorf, a deliberate decision to help them stay true to themselves and featuring guest appearances from the acclaimed Hauschka and ascendant Thunder Bae, this is Propaganda at their most essential.
Propaganda was formed in Düsseldorf, West Germany, in 1982, by Ralf Dörper (a member of the pioneering German industrial band Die Krupps). As a trio, with artist Andreas Thein and vocalist Susanne Freytag, the group made initial recordings in Germany which were destined for future release in the UK, where Ralf Dörper's early experimental recordings had received critical acclaim by radio DJ John Peel and journalist Chris Bohn (aka Biba Kopf). With the inclusion of classically trained musician and composer, Michael Mertens and singer Claudia Brücken (who had been in an all-female band, The Topolinos, with Freytag), music journalist Paul Morley signed the band to Trevor Horn's newly formed ZTT label in 1983.
The group relocated to the United Kingdom and released the single "Dr. Mabuse", named after the fictional character, made famous by filmmaker Fritz Lang. The single reached the Top 30 in the UK Singles Chart, and the Top 10 in Germany. The group appeared on various TV shows in the UK, including Channel 4's The Tube. Here, as well as performing "Dr. Mabuse", the group also gave one of its few performances of a cover version of Throbbing Gristle's song "Discipline".
Before the year was out, Thein was asked to leave the band due to musical differences. With Mertens now filling the gap left by his departure, the band forged ahead with recording its follow-up single and debut album. However, both of these were to be delayed as a result of the unexpectedly huge success of ZTT's most famous signing, Frankie Goes to Hollywood.
Stephen Lipson, one of Horn's established studio engineers, took his place along with Andy Richards playing keyboards, but the delay meant that Propaganda's second single, the more pop-oriented "Duel", did not surface until April 1985. Perhaps the band's most recognizable release, it was also their highest-charting single in the UK, reaching number 21.
In May 1985, with Frankie Goes to Hollywood becoming tax exiles in Ireland, the band effectively headlined "The Value of Entertainment", a series of showcase gigs of ZTT signings, held at the Ambassadors Theatre in London. The shows also featured Art of Noise, Anne Pigalle, Andrew Poppy and Instinct. Propaganda was joined on stage by former Simple Minds bassist Derek Forbes and ex-Japan drummer Steve Jansen.
The first week of July 1985 finally saw the release of the band's debut album, A Secret Wish which was written by Mertens and Dörper. After receiving considerable critical acclaim and some commercial success, it reached number 16 on the UK Albums Chart. The album was followed by another single, "p:Machinery", in August 1985, which only reached number 50 in the UK, but becoming a bigger hit in Italy, France, the Netherlands, Germany and Switzerland and even being used in the hit US TV Show Miami Vice (1986 episode: The Fix).
The group spent the rest of the year on their "Outside World" tour, taking in Europe and America. They were joined once again by Derek Forbes on bass, with his fellow ex-Simple Minds colleagues Brian McGee on drums, and Kevin Armstrong on guitar, with backing tapes used for most of the keyboard parts. In the meantime, a remix album, Wishful Thinking, was released in November 1985. Originally intended for the American club market, the album was also released in Europe, but against the wishes of the group themselves.
On 20 May 2022, the xPropaganda album titled The Heart Is Strange by Brücken, Freytag and Lipson were released in various formats by Universal Music on the ZTT imprint. The album peaked at no. 11 in the UK, higher than any of Propaganda's previous releases.
Forty years since their inception, and almost two decades since their last release, art-synth auteurs Propaganda return with a brand-new chapter in their enthralling story. This self-titled set from principal songwriting partnership Ralf Dörper and Michael Mertens embodies the depth and drama of their early work. Conceived and crafted entirely in their native Düsseldorf, a deliberate decision to help them stay true to themselves and featuring guest appearances from the acclaimed Hauschka and ascendant Thunder Bae, this is Propaganda at their most essential.
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I love Holly Johnson dearly and am a rare US fan who connected with FGTH and Propaganda very early on. I've never understood how Propaganda was so abandoned given their remarkable disruptive aesthetic. It's probably one of the most under recognized groups who ruptured the aesthetic and created new potentiality.
Love her very very much 💓💓💓💙💚💚 thank you for this interview 😍
This is a treasured conversation indeed!
Wonderful Interview with two really very sympathic musicans.... Enjoyed it a lot....
Love this. Michael & Ralf seem to be two very nice people who are obviously so very talented, and have incredible musical taste. Cannot wait for the album and it would be just incredible if they embarked on a tour!
TOP 💥💥
MEGA 💥💥
It’s been a really stressful day. I’m so glad this was released right before bedtime (watching from Sydney, Australia 🇦🇺) Best wishes Claudio
Was a good surprise to wake up and see a new episode dropped.
I thoroughly enjoyed this interview, and cannot wait for part 2.
Haveon alldesetion on amnythingsit soitshappendso big hope can prsent on all about.on.
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Great to see them back
I really enjoy your interviews Claudio
What an interesting interview. Would love to be well known enough, as a recording artist, to work with a legendary producer like Stephen Lipson 🤩
Love IONA and have for years. I turn 65 Sept16th.
Linda charla, saludos desde Mendoza, Argentina
a Great musician Nick B. Thank you for superb music you created and sing. god bless and keep you.
Liked his work on McCartney's Flowers on the Dirt alongside Trevor Horn and others. That was 36 years ago - how does Stephen Lipson look so young! Hans Zimmer - soundtrack to Green Card. A beautiful soundtrack that never got much attention for some reason.
I have nothing but respect for this man - he's responsible for making my favourite artists sound AMAZING.
Lippo is one of my absolute favourite and most inspirational producers. More so than Horn or any other. I've learned more by listening to him than any other producer.
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there's a bloke who works in our IT department who looks like phil and he's sexy af
Fantastic band,great musicians
He's so humble.. I've exchanged a couple emails with him I never expected to happen. Mr Thompson is a consummate gentleman and for my drummers worth, a mention among my peers for most underrated.
Loved the interview. History of the electronic music and the music industry. I have my own collection of Edison 2, 4 min cylinders, blue Ambrolas, and their horned machines. Also read some of Buckminster Fuller's works and wondered if there was a Synergy connection. I have most of the Synergy albums on lp and CD. And even saw the Jupiter Menace movie and read The Jupiter Effect. No, the world didn't end. Looking forward to the second part of a future interview.
A bumblebee interviews Eivør in 2024. Her early albums are pretty cool. I like when she sings in Faroese.
cool stuff
I've been a fan of her music since Mono. Absolutely love her voice.
🎉a great drummer.
21:43 I'd love to hear Diana song sung by Maggie. I adore Maggie's voice and Mike Oldfield.
Dear Sally, I think the soul of your dad Is on all the music and lirycs he wrote, and this is for ever! ❤❤❤
Thank you for posting this. Linking the second and third part of this: 2nd Part - th-cam.com/video/viy4I3QEP5E/w-d-xo.html 3rd Part - th-cam.com/video/sK_UqNsT5Ck/w-d-xo.html
Wow, how she speaks out. Very honest and reflected.
My Master❤love Chester....forever!!!!
Fast's work on Nektar's Recycled MADE that album the best of the Nektar catalog.
Incredible musician of course.Great interview,thanks Claudio!
Great to hear your story! So glad you persevered, and survived. I only recently discovered Pendragon, and love the sound, the songs, and otherworldly yet well earthed 'sentience'
I ally with the Alliance. Thanks for doing this interview guys! A nice surprise. 👌 Renaldo Greenfield sent me.
I'm a big fan..greetings from Brazil, Nick!
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What a wonderful story and so many memories which you've now shared! Thank you! xx
0:44 😊😅😮😮😢
Esta entrevista es una joya! Gracias Claudio!
Another great guest and interview, thank you Claudio! I remember hearing Golden Age of Wireless the first time, the synth's on this album, especially Pirate Twins & Radio silence are sooo good. 🎶 ❤
Glad you enjoyed it!
Fantastic humble human, see you in Goteberg in Oct
No todos hablan en ingles en latinoamerica ..mensaje para melotron ...
She is a amazing talented vocals... miss Violet Indiana! thanks for the nice interview