Electronic Sound Issue 130 Gary Numan Cover

Red Alert!
To celebrate the 45th anniversary of his groundbreaking Telekon album, Gary Numan graces the cover of this month’s Electronic Sound magazine. This exclusive issue comes bundled with a limited edition red vinyl seven-inch, featuring two personally selected Telekon tracks: "I'm An Agent" and "Remind Me To Smile".

In a wide-ranging, no-holds-barred interview, Numan reflects on the album’s stark sonic world, its futuristic themes, and the dark side of sudden fame. From death threats and stalkers to ghost sightings and plane crashes, Numan offers a rare and intimate glimpse into what it was like to live with the machines — while navigating the chaos of 1980 stardom.

"I’ve always loved how ‘I’m An Agent’ came to me in a dream… I rang my mum and dad’s house and sang it onto their answerphone."
– Gary Numan

"‘Remind Me To Smile’ was about my disillusionment with being famous… I don’t like smiling. I’m terrible at it."
– Gary Numan

Alongside this feature, you’ll find a packed cast of electronic heroes and innovators:

• Carlos Alomar & George Murray (David Bowie’s band)

• Adrian Sherwood (British dub pioneer)

• Finitribe (industrial agitators)

• Bill Nelson, Scissorgun, John Maus, Sudan Archives, Emma-Jean Thackray and more

This issue is a must-have for Numanoids and fans of electronic culture past, present, and future.