JOHN Foxx And The Maths will be in the region on October 24, when they play York’s Duchess (tickets £20).

The founder member of Ultravox, is taking his band on its first ever UK tour and will be playing tracks from his new album ‘Interplay’, as well as classic songs from the early years of his career.

‘Interplay’ is a collaboration between Foxx and electronic composer and synthesizer collector, Benge (Ben Edwards). The latter is best known for his 2008 album Twenty Systems, which was described by Brian Eno as a ‘Brilliant contribution to the archaeology of electronic music.’ Moody and atmospheric, but also full of songs that are actually more pop than avant garde, ‘Interplay’ pulls various strands of electronic music together – from early 80s electro to 70s Krautrock, even flashes of Cabaret Voltaire and Ultravox. One track, ‘Watching A Building On Fire’ features Mira Aroyo from Ladytron, who also came up with the original synth riff.

Foxx and Benge will be joined on stage by two performers who are also solo musicians in their own right - Serafina Steer (Keyboards, Bass) and Hannah Peel (Keyboards, Violin).