Wednesday, April 18, 2012

The Primitives Return with a New Album

The Primitives will return after 17 years away with a brand new studio album. The album will be called 'Echoes and Rhymes' and it will feature cover songs from semi-obscure bands from the 60s with women lead singers. 'Echoes and Rhymes' is available on pre-order and it will be released on Elefant Records on April 30th.  


The video for the new single "Turn Off The Moon" which is out this month.

Tuesday, April 17, 2012

Everything But The Girl To Reissue The First Four Albums

The British sophisti pop duo Everything But The Girl will reissue first four albums which were originally released from 1984-1988. The expanded, two-disc editions of Eden (1984), Love Not Money (1985), Baby the Stars Shine Bright (1986) and Idlewild (1988), come repackaged in case bound, book-style packaging with new liner notes from the duo and all original lyrics. It will also feature bonus discs littered with excellent treats for hardcore fans, including single-only A and B-sides. EBTG albums are reissued by Edsel/Demon and will be available from May 28th.  

http://www.demonmusicgroup.co.uk

Next Wave: Sylver Tongue

The former Ash guitarist Charlotte Hatherley is back with a new project. Her new moniker is Sylver Tongue, she has dismissed the guitar pop and switched over to the synth department. "Purple Rain" obsessed girl was also inspired by 70s sci-fi movies, psychedelic pop and the prowling grooves of Grace Jones and her warm leatherette. She released the first single "Hook You Up" in January and her next single "Creatures" is announced for May. Both songs were produced by James Rutledge who worked with Everything Everything and Fever Ray.
 

Monday, April 16, 2012

Lost Videos: Nini Raviolette - Suis-Je Normale?

Nini Raviolette made her debut 32 years ago with her only single release "Suis-Je Normale?". This minimal-synth gem appeared on a compilation album 'So Young But So Cold: Underground French Music 1977-1983'. Enjoy the artwork of squares, hearts, lips and blips.

Thursday, April 5, 2012

Instant Hit: The Names- Calcutta

The Names released their last single "Calcutta" in 1982 on Factory Benelux. The song was written by M.Smordynia and produced by M.Hannett. The single was issued as both 7" and 12" with "Postcards" as a b-side. This song and other single releases were included on a remastered edition of the album 'Swimming' from 1982 which was reissued in 2000 by LTM Publishing


Tuesday, April 3, 2012

Reissue: Robin Crutchfield's Dark Day- Exterminating Angel

Dark Entries will reissue Exterminating Angel by Dark Day in April. The record was originally released in 1980 and featured 13 experimental tracks written and produced by Robin Crutchfield. The album was originally released on Vinyl and featured the single "Trapped" which was released in 1981. Now it's available through amazon.com and it will also be reissued on Vinyl.

Mute Tribute: Fad Gadget / Frank Tovey 1956 - 2002

Ten years have passed since Frank Tovey aka Fad Gadget passed away in April 2002. Tovey was regarded alongside Cabaret Voltaire and Human League as one of the finest exponents of the early 80's electronic dance movement in the UK. Daniel Miller said that Frank was the first artist he has ever worked with on Mute and added that he made some very special and influential records and that he was an exceptional live performer. His former label is honoring its famed first signee with a new video tribute, which we’ve posted above. The label writes: “We miss him dearly. Play your favourite Fad Gadget or Frank Tovey tune really loud today. In loving memory.”


    

Monday, April 2, 2012

WAW: Morten Harket - Scared Of Heights

Morten Harket has recorded a video for the single 'Scared of Heights' from his new solo album 'Out of My Hands' which is out on April 13th. The video was shot in Berlin and directed by Wolf Gresenz, and produced by Mutter & Vater Filmproduktion.

 

Out This Week: Bear in Heaven- I Love You, It's Cool

Bear in Heaven are releasing their third studio album this week. The brand new album is entitled I Love You, It's Cool and it is a follow up to 'Beast Rest Forth Mouth' which was released two years ago. 'I Love You, It's Cool' features the hit single "The Reflection of You" and the song “Sinful Nature” has been announced as the next single. The album is out on April 4th on Dead Oceans.

www.deadoceans.com

Sunday, April 1, 2012

And Also The Trees Are Back with a New Album

And Also The Trees are back with a new album entitled 'Hunter Not The Hunted'. Their brand new studio release features 13 tracks and it was recorded at Hellens Manor, England, between April and July 2011. The album is available on mail order and it will also be released on vinyl as a special double 10 inch gatefold edition. This will be on sale during their tour in April and May and from this website in June.
www.andalsothetrees.co.uk

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