Berlin becomes a crucible — a place where Iggy Pop rebuilds himself and Bowie finds a new artistic language.

Released on February 11, 1977, “Look What You’ve Been Missing” marked The Glitter Band’s return to their original name after a period recording as The G Band. Having moved to CBS Records and later Epic, the group attempted to re‑establish themselves during a period when glam rock’s commercial power was fading. Co‑written by John Rossall and Gerry Shephard, the single carried the hallmarks of their classic sound but ultimately failed to chart.

Bowie in 1976 was a paradox — a man who built personas to survive, yet longed for a new kind of honesty. This NME feature captures the moment he began to question the very machinery he had created.

David Essex’s atmospheric 1976 single City Lights, produced by Jeff Wayne, peaked at No. 24 in the UK.

A colourful 1976 Wizzard single whose lack of BBC airplay led to the cancellation of an entire album.

T. Rex’s “London Boys,” released on February 20, 1976, peaked at No. 40 and spent three weeks on the UK Singles Chart.

Released in February 1976, Sweet’s Give Us a Wink marked their first fully self‑written and self‑produced album, showcasing a heavier hard‑rock direction.

Soul grooves, sharp tailoring, and a voice reborn — Young Americans marks Bowie’s most surprising transformation yet.

A small announcement in the press — a major turning point in Bolan’s evolution.

A single page that reads like a cultural crossroads — where giants stretch their wings, icons fight for relevance, and the past resurfaces in glossy reissue form.