Colin Newman
- Type: Singer/Songwriter
- Country: United Kingdom
- Born: September 16, 1954 in Salisbury, Wiltshire, England, United Kingdom
- Active: 1954 - Present
Biography
Colin Newman is an English musician, producer, and record label owner, best known as the vocalist and guitarist for the influential post-punk band Wire. After the band's first hiatus in 1980, he launched a prolific solo career with his debut album 'A-Z' on #Beggars Banquet#. His work often balances experimental tendencies with a strong pop sensibility. In the 1990s, alongside his partner *Malka Spigel*, he founded the #Swim~# record label, a home for their collaborative projects like Immersion and Githead, as well as a platform for other electronic and experimental artists. Newman is a central figure in Wire's continued activity and a respected producer.
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Colin Newman Discography
- A-Z (1980) - Album - rated 4.05/5
- Provisionally Entitled the Singing Fish (1981) - Album - rated 3.57/5
- Not To (1982) - Album - rated 3.73/5
- Commercial Suicide (1986) - Album - rated 3.6/5
- It Seems (1988) - Album - rated 3.17/5