New Musik

New Musik, an English synth-pop group, were formed in 1977 and led by singer, songwriter, and producer Tony Mansfield. The band's origins trace back to their time at Spencer Park School in Wandsworth, initially performing under various names such as Reeman Zeegus and End of the World. New Musik began as a studio project with members including Tony Mansfield, Clive Gates, Phil Towner, and Tony Hibbert. The band's breakthrough came in 1979 when they signed with GTO Records and released their first single, "Straight Lines". They gained significant exposure through appearances on BBC Radio 1 and Top of the Pops. Their second single, "Living by Numbers", reached number 26 on the UK charts, followed by international television appearances. The band's debut album From A to B peaked at number 30 on the UK charts. New Musik continued with their second album, Anywhere, released in 1981, which featured the first programmable drum computer, the Roland CR-78. Their third and final album, Warp, released in 1982, was almost entirely electronically recorded. Notable singles from this period include "The Planet Doesn't Mind" and a cover of "All You Need Is Love". The band broke up in 1982 following the release of Warp.