Blancmange's Neil Arthur on the ups and downs of the synthpop band's career

Ahead of Blancmange's first U.S. tour in 39 years and appearance at Cruel World 2025, Neil Arthur speaks from his U.K. rehearsal space about why the band broke up (for 25 years) in 1986, the "kiss-of--death" moment that sealed their fate, his "chalk-and-cheese" dynamic but enduring friendship with Blancmange co-founder Stephen Luscombe, the story behind their hit ABBA cover, a new covers album he's working on with Vince Clarke, having no regrets, and more. READ MORE: https://www.lyndsanity.com/music/neil...