Instant Hit: Dramatis- Ex Luna Scientia

Dramatis was Gary Numan's backing band which was formed around the core of Ced Sharpley and Chris Payne. They released a couple of singles and one album before disbanding in 1982. Both, their debut single "Ex Luna Scientia" (From the Moon) and their only album For Future Reference were released in 1981 on 'The Rocket Record Co'. The single was backed bu "Lady D.J." which didn't appear on their album. Gary Numan provided vocals for the song "Love Needs No Disguise" which reached No. 33 in the UK Charts.    

 

Iggy Pop Goes French on 'Après'

Iggy Pop has released a brand new album on which he pays tribute to French culture and heritage. The album is entitled 'Après' and features his covers of French classics by Serge Gainsbourg, Georges Brassens, Edith Piaf, Joe Dassin, Henri Salvador and also the Beatles and Frank Sinatra. 'Après' is officially out May 9th and it is available as a digital download via 'believe digital'.  

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Dexy's Midnight Runners to Release a New Album as Dexys

Dexy's Midnight Runners are back. The band will release a brand new album under a name Dexys. Their new record is entitled 'One Day I'm Going To Soar' and it is their first studio release in 27 years. The track "Nowhere Is Home" was played on the radio for the first time on Radcliffe and Maconie's 6music show on 9 March 2012, as well as being made available for free download via the band's Soundcloud page. "She Got a Wiggle" is the first single to be taken from the album and it will be released on 28 May 2012 while the album is scheduled to be released a week later on June 4, 2012. 

Retrovision: Republica- Drop Dead Gorgeous

Republica enjoyed some chart success in the 90's with the singles "Ready to Go" and "Drop Dead Gorgeous". Both songs reached the Top Ten of the UK charts. "Drop Dead Gorgeous" hit the chart 15 years ago while "Ready to Go" was reissued during the same year. Both songs were featured on the band's self titled debut album which was released in 1996 on Deconstruction label in the UK. 

Public Image Ltd. Announce the Release of 'This is PiL'

Public Image Ltd. will release their first album in twenty years. The new album will be called 'This is Pil' and it is a follow-up to the 'One Drop' EP which was released on Record Store Day. The 12 track album will be released on digi-pack CD, double vinyl LP, and it will be available digital. There is also a very special limited edition deluxe hardback 2 disc set including a bonus DVD of the now legendary live performance at London, Heaven Nightclub, April 2nd 2012 along with expanded inner booklet. The album will be officially released on May, 28, 2012 and it is available on pre-order through all major record stores.  

www.pilofficial.com/thisispil
 

Parade Ground To Release 'The 15th Floor'

Following the issue of 'The Golden Years' compilation which was released last year through Dark Entries Records, Parade Ground have returned with a new album entitled 'The 15th Floor'. The album was originally recorded in 1989, but it was never released. 'The 15th Floor' features 12 tracks and it comes as in a limited edition of 520 hand-numbered copies, 180 gram vinyl plus insert with notes from Colin Newman (Wire) and Patrick Codenys (Front 242). The album is available on pre-order and it will released on May 25, 2012. 

 
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Lost Videos: Pauline Murray & The Invisible Girls - Mr X

Here is one of the rare music videos we stumbled upon recently. It is by Pauline Murray and the Invisible Girls who released it in 1980. "Mister X" was the second single which was also appeared on their self titled debut album released during the same year. The single was backed by "Two Shots" and it was written by Martin Hannett. Sadly there is no info about the video. Poor quality fragment, but still great to have it around on YouTube.

 

Colourbox To Release 4 CD Box Set

Colourbox are celebrating the 30th anniversary this year. On this occasion 4AD is to release the ultimate Colourbox compilation. Entitled simply 'Colourbox' it is a 4 CD box set of all their released studio recordings and mixes which has been sequenced by Martyn Young. CD1 is the 1985 album, 'Colourbox', and includes all the tracks from the free album that was included with the original 10,000 LPs. The second disc is the 7" singles and the third is the 12" mixes. The final disc has the 4 track mini-album, 'Colourbox', an unreleased early mix of Arena and eight tracks recorded in session for the BBC. More info here

 

Next Wave: Tropic of Cancer

Tropic of Cancer is essentially the solo project of LA-based Camella Lobo, with contributions from John Mendez and Taylor Burch. They have released two records for labels 'Blackest Ever Black' and 'Downwards' and established themselves in the modern post-punk and darkwave scene. The sound of Tropic of Cancer is always referred as gothic, cold wave, drone pop or anything else you can imagine. They will release a brand new three track EP entitled "Permissions Of Love 12"" on Mannequin. The EP is available digital through the Orchard in the most important digital stores. Official release date is set for May 28, 2012.
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Next Wave: Part Time

Part Time is a project of San Francisco based musician David Speck. His music can be described as bedroom pop with a major influences from the musical styles of the 80's decade, lo-fi electronic beats and and soft drum machines suitable for nightclubbing as well as for a beach party. In the recent years, David has released two studio albums and he is back with a new single "Visions of the Future" released earlier this year for the Loglady records. Part Time is currently touring with Craft Spells and The Drums. 

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