Marc Almond

Marc Almond is a British singer and songwriter best known as one half of the influential synth-pop duo Soft Cell, alongside producer David Ball. The pair rose to fame in the early 1980s with their global hit "Tainted Love," a cover that brought a dark, emotive edge to pop music and helped define the era’s electronic sound. After Soft Cell initially disbanded, Almond embarked on a varied solo career, exploring everything from torch songs and cabaret to electronic and rock influences.

Known for his theatrical style and expressive voice, Almond's solo work includes critically acclaimed albums like "Stories of Johnny," "Enchanted," and "Tenement Symphony." He's also collaborated with a wide range of artists, including Gene Pitney on the UK Top 5 duet "Something's Gotten Hold of My Heart." Over the decades, Marc Almond has built a reputation as one of pop’s great storytellers—unafraid to take creative risks and always delivering music rich with drama and emotion.

Genres

Dark Cabaret

Synthpop

New Wave

Electronic

Rock

Electropop

Dance Pop

Industrial

Glam Rock

Cabaret

Torch Song

Related Artists

Morrissey

The Cure

David Bowie

Nick Cave

Depeche Mode

Soft Cell

Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds

David Sylvian

Scott Walker

Bryan Ferry

Rufus Wainwright

Antony and the Johnsons

Latest Release

I’m Not Anyone

Marc Almond

Album - 11 Tracks - Released July 12, 2024