Brief Melody Maker news item announcing David Bowie’s upcoming  album Lodger and its leadsingle “Boys Keep Swinging,”  with details of the release date and musicians involved. Writer: Uncredited (Melody Maker News Desk) Artist: David Bowie Date: April 21, 1979 Length: Short news column The article reveals that David Bowie’s new  album is titled Lodger and was produced by  Bowie and Tony Visconti, set for release on  May 25 with the single “Boys Keep Swinging”  arriving the fo

A two-page Melody Maker feature recounting a notorious confrontation between Lou Reed and David Bowie at a Chelsea restaurant, written with theatrical flair by Allan Jones. The article, titled “The Thin White Duke,” blends eyewitness reportage with the magazine’s trademark sensationalism, framing the encounter as a dramatic two-round verbal contest between two of rock’s most volatile and influential figures. The cover headline “Lou bops Bowie!” amplified the tension, setting

In spring 1979, NME reported on David Bowie’s next project — the final instalment of his groundbreaking Berlin Trilogy. Following the acclaimed *Low* and “*Heroes*”, this new record (eventually titled *Lodger*) was nearing completion with long-time collaborator Tony Visconti and Brian Eno. The short piece captures Bowie at a creative crossroads: still pushing boundaries while fielding theatrical and production offers.

A world of promos, pirates, and loopholes — Carr’s 1979 feature exposes the strange, unregulated dance between labels and radio that shaped an entire era of music discovery.

Before Ziggy, before Berlin, before the world knew his name — Bowie was already experimenting, failing, learning, and reaching. These reissues capture that fragile, fascinating beginning.

A one‑page news item reporting that the Village People have re‑cut “Just A Gigolo” for the soundtrack of David Bowie’s new film, replacing the previously planned track “I Am What I Am.”

A full‑page RCA promotional spread from *Melody Maker* celebrating Bowie’s multifaceted career. The design combines bold typography with layered monochrome portraits, encapsulating his chameleonic artistry at the close of the 1970s. Writer: RCA Records / Melody Maker Editorial Team Artist: David Bowie Date: December 16, 1978 Length: 6 min read This three‑page *Melody Maker* advert presents Bowie as the consummate performer of many roles — musician, actor, innovator. The h

A critical review from Melody Maker of David Bowie’s film “Just A Gigolo,” published in the UK on December 9 1978. The piece assesses Bowie’s performance and the film’s troubled production, offering one of the earliest reactions to his post‑Berlin screen work. Writer: Michael Watts Artist: David Bowie Date: December 9 1978 Length: 4 min read The article opens with the line “When he’s good he’s very good, but when he’s bad …” and proceeds to dissect the film’s shortcomings. Se

A full‑page RCA advertisement from NME promoting David Bowie’s new live single, released in November 1978. The design features a monochrome photograph of Bowie performing on stage, paired with bold vertical typography spelling out his name. Writer: Uncredited (advertisement copy) Artist: David Bowie Date: November 18 1978 Length: 1 page advertisement The advertisement announces Bowie’s live single featuring “Breaking Glass,” “Art Decade,” and “Ziggy Stardust,” taken from the

A full‑page New Musical Express advertisement promoting David Bowie’s live double album Stage, featuring a dramatic black‑and‑white photograph of Bowie performing on the 1978 tour. Writer: Uncredited (advertisement copy) Artist: David Bowie Date: October 14, 1978 Length: 1 page advertisement The advertisement promotes David Bowie’s live double album Stage, recorded during the 1978 Isolar II tour. The layout features a stark monochrome photograph of Bowie singing into a microp