Friday, July 15, 2011

The Horrors- Skying

The Horrors have released their third album 'Skying' this week on July 11, 2011 while the album release date for USA is scheduled for August 9, 2011. 'Skying' is the first record the group have produced themselves in their own built studio in London."Still Life" is the first track to be released as a single which also announces the new Horror direction. Numerous music publications confirmed it would be their album of the month in their upcoming issues including Mojo and Q. 

Thursday, July 14, 2011

Tones on Tail

Tones on Tail was formed in 1981 as a duo of Bauhaus guitarist Daniel Ash and Bauhaus roadie-turned-bassist Glenn Campling. This eclectic side project of Daniel Ash recorded experimental material in various styles and it was psychedelic and light-hearted antithesis of Bauhaus’ gloom and doom reputation. Tones on Tail made their debut in 1982 with the self titled 12”EP announcing the new “doom-and- dance pop” and released their first single “There is Only One”.


After the breakup of Bauhaus in 1983, they were joined by drummer Kevin Haskins and Tones on Tail officially became a trio. During 1983, they released the “Burning Skies” EP which was also released as a single. They recorded material for their debut album ‘Pop’ which was released in 1984. The album featured some great songs which were released as singles during the same year including: “Christian Says”, “Lions” and “Go!” which was also a sample source for Moby’s “Go” The band did a short UK and USD tour and disbanded in 1984. A year later, three of the former Bauhaus member went on to form Love and Rockets.


The whole recording material has been reissued on CD in 1987 and 1998 appearing on compilations “Night Music” and “Everything”, both reissued by ‘Beggars Banquet’. This year the same record label has released a first vinyl compilation entitled ‘Weird Pop’ which contains 19 tracks by the group including all the singles.

Wednesday, July 13, 2011

80's Duets: Midge Ure & Mick Karn- After Fashion

In 1983, just after Japan split, Mick Karn teamed up with Midge Ure to record a single "After Fashion" which was released in the same year and which entered the UK top 40. During 2010 has been diagnosed with advanced-stage cancer and died in January this year. Midge Ure was among the artists planning another fund raising concert for the old friend. Here is a rare video for the single "After Fashion"(poor quality).



INXS- 10 CD Box Set Remaster

The complete catalogue from one of Australia's greatest ever bands, INXS, is proudly reissued by Universal Music. The enviable body of work from one of the world's most popular bands of the past 30 years enjoys a long-overdue remaster and regeneration. This box set compiles the band's enviable 10-album catalogue, in a heavy card slipcase – available for a limited time only in Australia, UK & Europe. The 10 remastered albums will also be on sale individually and via iTunes.

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Tuesday, July 12, 2011

Washed Out- Within or Without

Washed Out alias Ernest Greene has released his first full-length album 'Within and Without' on July 12th. Greene recorded 'Within and Without' with Ben Allen, who, among a great many other things, co-produced Animal Collective’s Merriweather Post Pavillion, Gnarls Barkley’s St. Elsewhere and Deerhunter’s Halcyon Digest. In 2009 Washed Out released two critically-acclaimed EPs; 'Life of Leisure (Mexican Summer)' and High Times (Mirror Universe Tapes). For more information check out the link.


Thursday, July 7, 2011

Best of 1981- The Albums List

The year 1980 was marked by a profound sense of loss with the tragic death of John Lennon in December. The music world mourned the passing of one of its most influential figures, and Lennon's iconic hits like "Woman" and "Imagine" reappeared on the charts as a tribute to his enduring legacy. Roxy Music also paid homage with a cover of "Jealous Guy."

Despite the somber atmosphere, the charts were still lively with the sounds of rising stars like Adam and the Ants, while The Police continued to dominate. Human League made a notable return, emerging from a dark phase and releasing "Don't You Want Me Baby." This, coupled with Soft Cell's "Tainted Love," played a crucial role in defining the emerging genre known as Synth-pop.

Simultaneously, the New Romantic movement began to gain traction, with young artists embracing synthesizers and distinctive fashion choices, including lipstick. A groundbreaking moment in the music industry occurred with the launch of MTV, featuring "Video Killed The Radio Star" by The Buggles as its inaugural video. This song became a symbol of the new platform that would reshape the music industry, ushering in a new era of visual storytelling and musical dimension.


Monday, July 4, 2011

Retrovision: P. Lion- Happy Children

The Italian born singer and producer Pietro Paolo Pelandi aka P.Lion made a big breakthrough with "Happy Childern" in 1983. The song was produced by Davide Zambelli of the band Scotch. In 1984, he then released his debut album and several singles followed. Since the original release date in 1983, "Happy Children" has been remastered several times and the most recent one is on 'Nocolors' which also features a remix and instrumental version of the song.



Elektrana Line Up 2011

One of the outstanding stages of the Exit festival in Serbia has revealed a brilliant line up for this years festival. Elektrana stage that promotes electro music scene in Serbia and regional will be a host of many young performers and music creators and it will also feature international artists and bands whose music is associated with synth-pop, new wave and electro. Client, We Have Band, Tesla Boy and Juvelen are among the artist who performed in the recent years and this year Elektrana will welcome Alexander Robotnick, The Hacker, Marsheux, Grum, Anoraak, Cinnamon Chasers many others. See you there!

http://eng.exitfest.org/
http://www.elektrana.net



Saturday, July 2, 2011

Parade Ground- The Golden Years

Parade Ground from Belgium will release a compilation album 'The Golden Years' on July 12, 2011. This compilation includes few songs from their debut album 'Cut Up' as well as their 12" singles released between 1984 and 1988, all remastered. 'The Golden Years' will be out on vinyl released through 'Dark Entries'

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