Design features doctoral researcher currently in social media rehab. Eternal music fan. Data and Society lecturer at University of Westminster. Music pr at Create Spark, representing Big Joanie, Andy Bell (Ride), Soft Cell & more.https://bsky.app/profile/debbieball.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/debbieball.bsky.social/post/3mt7gqsmayk2wMarc Almond is interviewed in Sunday Times Magazine today about losing Dave Ball & the new, final album 'Danceteria'. I'm super happy with the feature, big thanks to all at STM for their hard work to pull this all together. Available in all usual outlets & online: https://www.thetimes.com/culture/music/article/marc-almond-soft-cell-interview-pzt9mngxn16 Aug 2026 14:50 +0000at://did:plc:rtg4gge725pyvjsaonflnam3/app.bsky.feed.post/3mt7gqsmayk2whttps://bsky.app/profile/debbieball.bsky.social/post/3msut6hyg422xA nice news piece from the legends that are Classic Pop on #SoftCell's new escapist electronic pop track 'The Space Inside': https://www.classicpopmag.com/news/soft-cell-release-new-track-the-space-inside/ This complements the magazine's 8 page cover feature on Marc & Dave in their new August issue: https://www.classicpopmag.com/magazine/classic-pop-issue-108-is-on-sale-now/12 Aug 2026 09:33 +0000at://did:plc:rtg4gge725pyvjsaonflnam3/app.bsky.feed.post/3msut6hyg422xhttps://bsky.app/profile/debbieball.bsky.social/post/3msursggzzs2xWelcome back @fujiyaandmiyagi.bsky.social with the slinky low slung post punk of 'Lowest Common Denominator'! Stereogum praise it as a "heater", watch the full video: youtu.be/BHuGgVWfvmk This is the first taster from 'New Shiny Object', F&M's brilliant new album out 30/10: bio.to/Fujiya-Miyagi12 Aug 2026 09:09 +0000at://did:plc:rtg4gge725pyvjsaonflnam3/app.bsky.feed.post/3msursggzzs2xhttps://bsky.app/profile/debbieball.bsky.social/post/3mp7fftpcqs2eFellow researchers and lecturers, please sign to support the staff facing 500+ job cuts at Uni of Exeter. Including 455 in the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, 85% of the proposed cuts: c.org/GqHXrSNgWw https://c.org/GqHXrSNgWw26 Jun 2026 16:45 +0000at://did:plc:rtg4gge725pyvjsaonflnam3/app.bsky.feed.post/3mp7fftpcqs2ehttps://bsky.app/profile/debbieball.bsky.social/post/3mnu7quswg227Soft Cell's final album Danceteria is a both a love letter to 80s New York & a tribute to the late, great Dave Ball. It is incredible! Very Sparks, PSB & full of career-defining performances from Marc Almond & Dave Watch the discotastic video for the title track, out today youtu.be/P4kE8CNvoOw 1/2 https://youtu.be/P4kE8CNvoOw?si=x8aOKgGaBTpSXC_O09 Jun 2026 12:40 +0000at://did:plc:rtg4gge725pyvjsaonflnam3/app.bsky.feed.post/3mnu7quswg227https://bsky.app/profile/debbieball.bsky.social/post/3mkl2czmm722zThe saddest news. @whitelands.bsky.social are calling it a day 💔 [contains quote post or other embedded content]28 Apr 2026 16:53 +0000at://did:plc:rtg4gge725pyvjsaonflnam3/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkl2czmm722zhttps://bsky.app/profile/debbieball.bsky.social/post/3mkatf76xsc2c"Widget were sold to me as queer disco punks, very Tom Tom Club and Le Tigre, a bold description, but one that had me pressing play straight away. I’m often amazed at the comparisons people make, but this isn’t far off the mark." This made me very happy :) Glad you loved 'CLASSY HITS VOL.2' Neil 🙌 [contains quote post or other embedded content]24 Apr 2026 15:22 +0000at://did:plc:rtg4gge725pyvjsaonflnam3/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkatf76xsc2chttps://bsky.app/profile/debbieball.bsky.social/post/3mkar7inhps2kHappy release day to WIDGET! Heartily agree that they've made an "awesome record you didn’t know you needed" in your life in 'CLASSY HITS VOL.2'. Thank you @brooklynvegan.bsky.social - and pls give their punky, funky, entirely life affirming tunes a listen https://wearewidget.bandcamp.com/album/classy-hits-vol-2 [contains quote post or other embedded content]24 Apr 2026 14:43 +0000at://did:plc:rtg4gge725pyvjsaonflnam3/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkar7inhps2khttps://bsky.app/profile/debbieball.bsky.social/post/3mk6a7djmck2wJust one day to go until Dalston queer disco punks WIDGET release their debut album, @theneedledropnews.bsky.social put the icing on the cake. Listen to the John Maus-esque new single 'WHAT IF PHONES BUT TOO MUCH' and find out more about the band here: https://theneedledrop.com/news/queer-disco-punks-widget-share-new-track-what-if-phones-but-too-much/23 Apr 2026 14:34 +0000at://did:plc:rtg4gge725pyvjsaonflnam3/app.bsky.feed.post/3mk6a7djmck2whttps://bsky.app/profile/debbieball.bsky.social/post/3mic4ph5uic2kWhat a (not brilliant) tool. The future's safe folks... [contains quote post or other embedded content]30 Mar 2026 16:51 +0000at://did:plc:rtg4gge725pyvjsaonflnam3/app.bsky.feed.post/3mic4ph5uic2khttps://bsky.app/profile/debbieball.bsky.social/post/3mi2joz7jj226The punky, funky new WIDGET single 'DOGS DON'T LIE' is featured in @brooklynvegan.bsky.social's New Songs. Have a listen (and a boogie) ⚡🪩 ⚡ New Pye Corner Audio is fab too (shout out @soniccathedral.bsky.social and Andy B!) [contains quote post or other embedded content]27 Mar 2026 16:22 +0000at://did:plc:rtg4gge725pyvjsaonflnam3/app.bsky.feed.post/3mi2joz7jj226https://bsky.app/profile/debbieball.bsky.social/post/3mhxvtptqs224Welcoming you into 'Danceteria' world, here's the first single from #SoftCell Marc & Dave's final album. Listen to their cover of Was (Not Was)'s 'Out Come The Freaks' feat the late Dave Ball on vocals & a dazzling guest turn from Nona Hendryx on Classic Pop: https://www.classicpopmag.com/news/soft-cell-release-out-come-the-freaks/26 Mar 2026 15:22 +0000at://did:plc:rtg4gge725pyvjsaonflnam3/app.bsky.feed.post/3mhxvtptqs224https://bsky.app/profile/debbieball.bsky.social/post/3mhdxw4fxqc2sDefinitely up for embracing joy and doing our best to forget the boring tech bros. Legendary thread about a very excellent discussion at @uniwestminster.bsky.social last night. Tysm @rachelcoldicutt.bsky.social for your very unique and vibrant insights into the digital world 😊✨ [contains quote post or other embedded content]18 Mar 2026 17:06 +0000at://did:plc:rtg4gge725pyvjsaonflnam3/app.bsky.feed.post/3mhdxw4fxqc2shttps://bsky.app/profile/debbieball.bsky.social/post/3mgzcqt3k322lOur Solidarity Vs Big Tech panel at @uniwestminster.bsky.social Marylebone Tues 17th March is almost sold out! Cannot wait for this timely, urgent discussion with speakers @couldrynick.bsky.social, @rachelcoldicutt.bsky.social and @adelewalton.bsky.social https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/reclaiming-our-social-lives-a-call-for-solidarity-vs-big-tech-tickets-198199297133114 Mar 2026 11:20 +0000at://did:plc:rtg4gge725pyvjsaonflnam3/app.bsky.feed.post/3mgzcqt3k322lhttps://bsky.app/profile/debbieball.bsky.social/post/3mgzbvomljk2lWIDGET were hands down incredible last night at New River Studios ⚡⚡⚡ Next gig is at Piehouse Co-Op, Deptford, 1st April. Come along! https://www.outsavvy.com/event/33792/piehouse-presents-tomboy-grandpa-redeye-widget-morwell14 Mar 2026 11:05 +0000at://did:plc:rtg4gge725pyvjsaonflnam3/app.bsky.feed.post/3mgzbvomljk2l