Heaven 17

Heaven 17 are an English synthpop band originating from Sheffield in the
early 1980s. The trio comprises Martyn Ware (keyboards), Ian Craig Marsh
(keyboards) (both previously with The Human League) and Glenn Gregory
(vocals). Although most of the band's music was recorded in the 1980s, they
have occasionally reformed to record and perform since then, playing ... read more

Listen: Calling in to Who's Calling Christian Big in the 80s

Calling in to Who's Calling Christian Big in the 80s audio

Martyn Ware from Heaven 17 called us and wants to give money to the charity Under The Stars. The one word he uses to...
→ Posted 3 October 2011 1.32pm — Comment on this

Electronic 80s with Heaven 17 Podcast

Electronic 80s with Heaven 17 Podcast podcastListen In the final podcast of the series, Glenn Gregory temporarily leaves Heaven 17 so that Martyn Ware can interview him...

Released 26 September 2011 5.59pm — Comment on this

Electronic 80s with Heaven 17 Podcast

Electronic 80s with Heaven 17 Podcast podcastListen Heaven 17 speak to Claudia Brucken from Propaganda about Electronic music in the 1980's, as part of their Electronic...

Released 19 September 2011 2.50pm — Comment on this

Electronic 80s with Heaven 17 Podcast

Electronic 80s with Heaven 17 Podcast podcastListen Heaven 17 interview Kim Wilde as part of their Electronic 80's series for Absolute 80's.

Released 12 September 2011 5.40pm — Comment on this

Electronic 80s with Heaven 17 Podcast

Electronic 80s with Heaven 17 Podcast podcastListen Heaven17 interview Green Gartside, of Scritti Politti fame, as part of their Electronic 80's series for Absolute 80's.

Released 9 September 2011 4.47pm — Comment on this

This week's new live music

NME Awards Tour, On tourOnce solely the preserve of young guitar slingers, the NME Awards Tour has lately evolved to offer some different takes on the traditional rock di...
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New band of the day – No 1,185: Woman E

This duo claim to be influenced by 'the deepest, darkest corners of dance' – and not the bit between the cloakroom and the looHometown: London.The lineup: Ria Berli...
Posted 13 January 5.35pm — Comment on this

Heaven 17 @ Metropolis Studios

Filmed for TV and DVD this unique concert will allow you to see Glenn and Martyn as you never will again – in a studio/club environment reminiscent of the Marquee an...
Posted 24 November 2011 10.48pm — Comment on this

Warp Records: Richard H Kirk looks back on a futuristic life

In its 20th year the Warp Records founder looks back on his time with Cabaret Voltaire and working with Brian EnoRichard H Kirk spent much of his career waiting for the f...
Posted 5 November 2011 12.15am — Comment on this

Heaven 17 / British Electric Foundation - Roundhouse London

A gallery from the Heaven 17 / B.E.F Roundhouse shows, featuring Boy George, Sandie Shaw and Shingaie Shoniwa...
Posted 18 October 2011 10.29am — Comment on this

Heaven 17 launch radio series ahead of London Roundhouse concerts

Following the success of Heaven 17's Penthouse and Pavement 30th Anniversary Tour, the British Electric Foundationis proud to present 'Music of Quality and Distinctio...
Posted 9 September 2011 7.27pm — Comment on this

Rewind Scotland - Day Two - A Review In Pictures - Scone Palace Perthshire

Human League, Heaven 17 and Toyah! It's Rewind Scotland - Day Two.
Posted 3 August 2011 6.17am — Comment on this

FlashBack! - Heaven 17 - The Luxury Gap (1983) (album stream)

Heaven 17 are an English synthpop band originating from Sheffield in the early 1980s. The trio comprises Martyn Ware (keyboards), Ian Craig Marsh (keyboards) (both previ...
Posted 4 July 2011 11.27pm — Comment on this

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Top songs

The 5 most played Heaven 17 songs in the past year.

  • Temptation  228 plays
  • Come live with me  93 plays
  • (We Don't Need This) Fascist Groove Thang  5 plays

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Absolute Radio stations playing songs by Heaven 17 over the past year.

  1. Absolute 80s 319 plays
  2. Absolute Radio 21 plays
  3. Absolute Radio 00s 1 plays
  4. Absolute Radio 90s 1 plays
  5. Absolute Classic Rock 1 plays

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