The Art of Mad Max

Digitally remastered and expanded two CD edition of this 1986 album. The Art of Noise first appeared in 1983 with a song in their heart, a beat in their soul, and an ignition key in their hand. Formed at a time when the reverberations of punk, post-punk and new wave could still be felt, they were determined to be a different kind of group, a group that set themselves outside the then currents of fashion and style, a group that were the missing link between The Monkees and Talking Heads, ABBA and Kraftwerk, Frank Zappa and The Archies. Their unique sounding instrumental compositions relied heavily on the innovative use of digital samples and computers to create their famous sound collages. Their first China album, In Visible Silence has been newly remastered and expanded with unreleased recordings taken from the original album sessions, single versions, and a multitude of mixes - some available on CD for the very first time.

Alastair Sooke takes an in-depth look at the art of the Roman Empire.

Back on the White isle for a blistering summer residency this year, Armin van Buuren knows what it takes to make one of the most demanding party crowds in the world burst out in cheers. Having mastered the art of picking just the right tracks to turn the heat of the moment into a blazing inferno, he manages to conjure a tidal wave of magic at every turn. Now, he does so again by picking only the most breathtaking Trance cuts of the moment for the new installment of his sensational A State Of Trance mix album series. A phenomenal blend of mouthwatering exclusives, A State Of Trance, Ibiza 2018 captures the Ibiza magic in two fantastic parts. Featuring no less than forty-one sizzling productions, the mix album is as highly anticipated by the global Trance crowd as the warm Ibiza sun is welcomed by everyone chilling at beachside.

A rich, captivating, and darkly humorous look into the evolution of apocalyptic thought, exploring how film and literature interact with developments in science, politics, and culture, and what factors drive our perennial obsession with the end of the world.