The debut single from Magazine, "Touch and Go" captured the band's distinctive blend of anxious energy and artful arrangement. It set the stage for a career that would explore the darker, more experimental edges of new wave.
- The single was recorded at St Stephen's church in North London.
- It reached number 11 on the UK singles chart.
- The B-side, "Goldmine," featured guest vocals from Amii Stewart.
Magazine were a post-punk band formed in Manchester in 1977 by former members of Buzzcocks and Slaughter & the Dogs. They fused punk energy with art-school sensibilities, becoming a touchstone for alternative music. In 1978, they were releasing their debut material, positioning themselves at the vanguard of the burgeoning post-punk scene.
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