The rhythm is coming this December: Toyah & Robert Fripp’s Christmas Party Tour featuring iconic Toyah hits & stonecold rock classics in the duo’s unique fashion plays Edinburgh, Sunderland, Bath, London & Wolverhampton. Click below for ticket links…
Roses In Chains from Toyah Willcox
Renowned artist Toyah Willcox’s latest single, ‘Roses In Chains’ is a captivating collaboration with her long-time writing partner Simon Darlow, and features the legendary Robert Fripp, adding his signature guitar to the production.
‘Roses In Chains’ emerged through collaborative song-writing sessions between Wilcox and Darlow, crafting a song that delves into the intense dynamics of human relationships. “The idea behind the song is the intensity of relationships; nothing is plain sailing, but bonds are unbreakable” Willcox explained. This theme of enduring connections is powerfully conveyed through both the music and the lyrics.
The single showcases the unique synergy between both them and Fripp. “Musically, we aim for our life experiences to add up to one,” the singer said, highlighting the trio’s diverse backgrounds: her roots in punk, Fripp’s eclectic genre-spanning career, and Darlow’s history of pop success. This convergence of influences is evident in the rich, textured sound of ‘Roses In Chains’, that follows in the footsteps of the pairings previous collaborative success, 2021’s charting album Posh Pop (#22 Official Album Chart). A standout feature of the song is their dual voices, symbolising the sometimes painful yet inseparable nature of deep relationships. “I asked Simon to sing with me to represent how sometimes two people cannot be apart, even if it hurts, that there is a symbiotic relationship.” Willcox explained.
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So much more to 2024! Amazing chart stats for the recently released Rebel Run 10″ vinyl!
Official Charts: 27 Sep – 3 Oct 2024
Official Vinyl Singles Chart: No. 1 | Official Physical Singles Chart: No. 2
Celebrity Help! My House Is Haunted: Really: Tuesday 29th October: 0.00am
Toyah Willcox. Series 1, episode 5. The team undergoes one of the most terrifying investigations yet when visiting Toyah Willcox, who has experienced strange activity in her home ever since she moved in. (Photo © Discovery)
A brand new Sunday Lunch from Toyah & Robert… And great to see Toyah continuing for another week on Strictly.
I’m off on my hols. Normal service will resume when I return. I’m sure there will a lot of news to catch up on!
Toyah & Neil guested on BBC One’s The One Show on Thursday evening. (Screenshot © BBC)
Strictly Come Dancing – The Results: BBC One: Sunday 30th September: 7.15pm
Week 2 Results. Series 21, episode 4. Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman present as the couples find out the result of the first public vote and the two lowest-scoring duos go head to head in the first dance-off. The show opens in dramatic fashion, as the judges join the professional dancers for a spectacular routine, and there is music by the Ezra Collective featuring Yazmin Lacey.
Strictly Come Dancing: BBC One: Saturday 28th September: 6.15pm
Week 2. Series 21, episode 3. Paddles at the ready as the couples take to the floor to perform their second routines – and this week things are getting serious for the celebrities as they know that one of them will be voted out in tomorrow night’s results show. Claudia Winkleman and Tess Daly keep things ticking over, while Shirley Ballas, Craig Revel Horwood, Motsi Mabuse and Anton Du Beke give their thoughts on the dances. (Photos © Toyah Willcox/BBC)
September is all about Strictly for Toyah in 2024, BUT it’s time for a surprise bonus episode of Toyah At Home. Tune in 11am on Saturday 28 September for a message from Toyah at home in the kitchen, where Robert is also around.
There’s a vintage clip of 1980s single “The Vow” filmed with autumnal vibes plus an announcement too. What could that be? What might put the red cherry on the top of the 2024 cake?
The great Radio Times cover – 2 of 4 editions – announcing the return of Strictly!
Toyah’s Sack The Stylist?! Top 30: NOW 80s: Sunday 29th September: 10pm
Toyah’s Sack The Stylist?! Top 30: NOW 80s: Monday 30th September: 0.00am
Pop legend Toyah brings 30 memorable videos featuring a cavalcade of clothing calamities from superstars including Visage, Five Star, Divine, Cher, The Jam, Bananarama, Dead Or Alive, Bucks Fizz, ABC, Depeche Mode, David Bowie, Madonna, Adam & The Ants, A Flock Of Seagulls, Roxy Music, Kajagoogoo, Duran Duran, Grace Jones, Su Pollard, Toyah herself and more in this crazy countdown! See the full Toyah’s Sack The Stylist?! Top 30 playlist here.
“Well, I’ve been taking an affectionate look at fellow pop stars and their styles so I had to balance things out with that. My hair, make-up and outfit on Thunder In The Mountains was pretty crazy. But I loved it!”
More Toyah Strictly press from over the past few days. Plus updates & videos direct from Toyah & Neil! (Photos © BBC)
• Official Toyah Facebook: JOY! – Continue…
• BBC Strictly Instagram: What a ray of light that Tango was… Toyah and Neil were electric on the #Strictly dance floor ✨ – Continue…
• BBC Strictly Come Dancing YouTube: Toyah and Neil Tango to Ray Of Light by Madonna ✨ BBC Strictly 2024 – Continue…
• Official Toyah Instagram: Only three days until Week 2’s live show! – Continue…
• This Is Money: New Strictly star Toyah Willcox: Letting other people manage my money was a big mistake – Continue…
• Radio Times: Toyah Willcox on why now is the time for Strictly and not fearing the judges: The songwriter and actress and her Strictly partner Neil Jones speak to Radio Times about her love of dancing and the upcoming competition – Continue…
• Manchester Evening News: Strictly Come Dancing star Toyah Wilcox’s 40-year health battle, rock star husband and ‘terrifying’ knife attack: The legendary singer, actress and television presenter is a contestant in the BBC One dance contest this year – Continue…
• Hello!: Strictly Come Dancing week one’s biggest moments: Chris McCausland’s incredible dance, top scorers and more: Join us as we recap Strictly live! – Continue…
• Mirror: BBC Strictly Come Dancing’s Toyah Willcox sheds incredible amount of weight by cutting out just one thing: Strictly Come Dancing star and singer Toyah Willcox was determined to be in the best physical shape possible for the dancing contest so she gave up one major thing three months before – Continue…
• The Sun: Strictly fans outraged as eighties pop legend receives brutal scores from the judges: Shirley was left telling the star she needed to calm down – Continue…
• The Independent: Toyah Willcox says Strictly Come Dancing has made her feel ‘premenopausal’: Singer-songwriter is competing on the BBC dance series this year – Continue…
• Mirror: BBC Strictly star Toyah Willcox’s tough childhood, major surgery and bullying woes – Continue…
• Mirror: Strictly’s Toyah Willcox, 66, opens up about surgery which left her learning to walk again – Continue…
• GB News: BBC Strictly’s Toyah Willcox makes feelings clear on judges’ criticism after receiving lowest scores – Continue…
• OK!/Yahoo! News: Strictly: Toyah says show has been ‘best experience’ – Continue…
• Express: Strictly’s Toyah Willcox, 66, reveals surgery nightmare that left her learning to walk – Continue…
• BBC Strictly Come Dancing: Meet Toyah Willcox: Swapping the Pogo for a Paso! – The queen of punk is ready to headline Strictly! – Continue…
• OK!: Strictly star reveals brutal sexist abuse that prompted facelift: Toyah Willcox underwent a facelift in the early 2000s after “feeling like a victim” as she watched her features begin to age – and says it has completely transformed her life – Continue…
• Daily Record: BBC Breakfast viewers spot awkward blunder during Toyah Willcox’s Strictly interview – Continue…
• Liverpool Echo: BBC Strictly Come Dancing star Toyah Willcox’s age, net worth and famous husband: The I Want to Be Free singer is dancing alongside Neil Jones in this year’s Strictly – Continue…
• Mirror: Strictly’s Toyah Willcox reveals exactly what surgery she’s had done including ‘life-changing’ lift – Continue…
• The Times: Toyah Willcox: ‘Strictly is just what a woman my age needs’ – Continue…
Toyah & Neil guested on Strictly – It Takes Two yesterday on BBC Two. Talking Strictly, week two and Tina Turner’s lack of inhibition!! (Screenshot © BBC)
Mark Ellen and David Hepworth, formerly of The Word magazine (in print), but forever associated with Smash Hits in the 1980s had a little chat about Toyah (as well as Morrissey) in their latest The Word podcast…
Fond memories of lost ‘80s London, Morrissey v Marr and the film they should make about Toyah
Secret Diary Of A Call Girl: That’s TV: Tuesday 1st October: 0.05am
Series 1. Episode 1. Adult drama based on the journals of Belle de Jour, starring Billie Piper as a high-class escort who enjoys what she does but has to keep it a secret from everyone in her personal life. Belle entertains two new clients – one of whom gets too close for comfort. With Toyah Willcox and Cherie Lunghi.
Secret Diary Of A Call Girl: That’s TV: Wednesday 2nd October: 0.10am
Series 1. Episode 2. Belle is invited to a prestigious adult party, but her client doesn’t want to join the action. Starring: Billie Piper, Toyah Willcox, Aleksandar Mikic, Jamie Sives, Aislinn Sands and Scarlette O’Harlette.
• Series One of Secret Diary Of A Call Girl first aired in 2007 on ITV. Toyah appeared in Episodes 1,2 and 8 (Photos © ITV)
Celebrity Fantasy Homes: Really: Sunday 6th October: 9am
Toyah (Series 2, Episode 2). Celebrities hunt for a new home. Gaby Roslin helps the original punk-pop princess Toyah Willcox search for a second home, in Richmond upon Thames, with a budget of £650,000.
Tons more press on Toyah over the past few days, about her participation on, or instigated by, Strictly. Plus updates & videos direct from Toyah & Neil! (Photos © BBC)
• Official Toyah: Toyah’s tango for Strictly (Sat 21 Sept) – Continue…
• BBC Strictly Come Dancing: The duo we never knew we needed…. Toyah and Neil are ready to rock and roll – Continue…
• Official Toyah Instagram: Countdown to showtime and more videos from Toyah & Neil – Watch at Instagram…
• Digital Spy: Strictly 2024 confirms week one dances and songs: Three Cha Chas and two Tangos! – Continue…
• Metro: Strictly fans discover star’s husband is 70s legend and ‘living god’ – Continue…
• Manchester Evening News: BBC Strictly Come Dancing viewers distracted as famous face support Toyah Willcox in studio audience: It was revealed during the programme that 80s icon Toyah was being partnered with fan-favourite Neil Jones – Continue…
• The Independent: Strictly’s Toyah Willcox: Everything you need to know about the punk-rock singer: ‘I Want to Be Free’ singer will be putting her experience from years of touring and West End performing to the test – Continue…
• Chronicle Live: How old is Toyah Willcox? Strictly star ready to compete alongside Neil Jones: Music legend Toyah Willcox is one of 15 stars on the line-up for Strictly Come Dancing 2024 and is paired with Neil Jones – Continue…
• Daily Record: Strictly’s Toyah Willcox recounts near-death experience and verbal abuse on BBC set – Continue…
• Metro: Strictly star reveals debilitating 40-year health struggle: ‘Back then no one really talked about it’ – Continue…
• Facts.Net: 40 Facts About Toyah Willcox – Continue…
• Manchester Evening News: Who is Toyah Willcox on BBC Strictly Come Dancing 2024?: Toyah is among the celebrities taking part in the 2024 series of the BBC One dance competition – Continue…
• Mirror: BBC Strictly star Toyah Willcox’s frank admission about child-free life: Punk icon and Strictly Come Dancing star Toyah Willcox has candidly opened up about her 38-year marriage with rock guitarist Robert Fripp – and made her thoughts on having children pretty clear – Continue…
• Birmingham Live: Strictly Come Dancing star Toyah Willcox opens up on terrible 40-year health battle – Continue…
• Heart: Toyah Willcox facts: Age, husband, best songs and TV shows revealed – Continue…
• 5 Things To Do Today: 17 Things About Performer Toyah Willcox – Continue…
Today saw the release of Toyah’s amazing 1983 single, Rebel Run on 10″ grey vinyl, which includes unreleased tracks, including an extended version of the lead song. It feels like a new era of Love Is The Law. I’m celebrating from a fan perspective with a new issue of Toyah Fanzine, which I’m currently working on, focusing on all things Love Is The Law. This bundle also includes part two of our Toyah Album Discography collection – flyers & postcards for every Toyah album release.
• More info on Issue 61, including previews and order link, here.
This week’s Sunday Lunch throwback is a revisit to the fantastic Rhythm In My House from Toyah’s 2021 studio album, Posh Pop – Amazing song and gorgeous visuals. Tune in on Sunday at You Tube and Facebook.
• Browse Dreamscape’s huge Posh Pop news archive. (Images © Toyah Willcox)
