Monday, May 17, 2010

Devo- Something For Everybody

More than three decades after the release of their visionary debut, 'Q: Are We Not Men? A: We Are Devo', and a full 20 years since their last studio album, Devo are back with the aptly titled 'Something for Everybody'. The long rumored, wildly anticipated album  features the band's classic line-up—Mark and Bob Mothersbaugh, Gerald and Bob Casale—joined by drummer Josh Freese (Nine Inch Nails, Guns n' Roses).


Though the 12 songs on 'Something for Everybody' are built on Devo's signature mechanized swing, the recording and presentation of the album saw the band experimenting with an entirely new approach. Greg Scholl was brought in to serve as COO for Devo, Inc., and—working with the advertising agency Mother LA—conducted a series of studies through the www.clubdevo.com site to help the band with its creative decisions, from color selection to song mixes.


UK release date for the album is Monday June 14th, followed by North American release on Tuesday 15th June. Check their official site for more information.

http://www.clubdevo.com/

Twice A Man- Everything Is Possible

Promo video for the song "Everything is Possible" from the latest album "Icicles" by Twice A Man released on April 30, 2010.

http://burningflameblog.blogspot.com/2010/04/twice-man-circles.html

Sunday, May 16, 2010

Heaven 17- The 30 Years Anniversary Show

Heaven 17 has announced the 30th Anniversary November UK Tour of their critically acclaimed 1981 concept album ‘Penthouse And Pavement’ which they will perform in its entirety. Featuring original members Glenn Gregory (lead vocals) and Martyn Ware (synthesizers, vocals) and a full six-piece band, Heaven 17 starts their UK tour at the Edinburgh HMV Picture House on November 22nd. The tour follows the ultimate super-luxury edition of Penthouse And Pavement, released by EMI in the autumn.
Dates include Edinburgh HMV Picture House (Nov 22), Glasgow O2 ABC (Nov 23), Manchester Ritz (Nov 25), Birmingham HMV Institute (Nov 26), London HMV Forum (Nov 28), Oxford O2 Academy (Nov 29), Brighton Corn Exchange (Nov 30), Bristol O2 Academy (Dec 1)

http://www.heaven17.com/

Saturday, May 15, 2010

Images in Vogue- Prototypes

Earlier this year Images In Vogue have released a compilation album entitled 'Prototypes' which contains new versions and remixes of some IIV songs and demos as well. The 13 track compilation is available on amazon.com and iTunes.

http://www.imagesinvogue.ca/flash_content/flash_content.html


Friday, May 14, 2010

Next Wave: The Disappeared

The Disappeared is a four piece, indie guitar band form Manchester. The Disappeared reflect the sound of bands like The Clash, Bloc Party and The Cribs. They write songs about the world as they see it – a good, bad, ugly and beautiful place.

More info:http://www.thedisappeared.info/

Tuesday, May 11, 2010

The National- High Violet

The National have released their fifth studio album this week. The album is entitled 'High Violet' and as the previous two, it was produced by the band in their own studio with Peter Katis. The first single release from the album is the song "Bloodbuzz Ohio" which was performed on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon.

Sunday, May 9, 2010

The Lotus Eaters- No Sense of Sin Reissue

'No Sense of Sin', the debut album by the British group the Lotus Eaters has been reissued by Cherry Red. The album was originally released in 1984 and featured the hits "The First Picture of You" and "You Don't Need Someone New". The band are still very active, having given an extremely well received performance at the Liverpool Philharmonic Theatre in 2009 and currently putting the finishing touches to a new album.


http://www.cherryred.co.uk/cherryred/artists/lotuseaters.php#cdmred433

Peter Godwin- Images of Heaven

In 1982 Peter Godwin released his biggest hit "Images of Heaven" which was promoted with two different video versions of a video. The provocative version of the video showed nude women poses kissing and touching each other. Enjoy the polaroids, the silhouettes and images of heaven.

Monday, May 3, 2010

The Fall- Your Future Our Clutter

The Fall have released their 28th studio album, their first for independent record label 'Domino'. The album was produced by Ross Orton and Mark E. Smith and it is entitled 'Your Future Our Clutter' It's out in the UK since April 26, 2010. Just click on the link to listen to the album.

http://www.guardian.co.uk/music/musicblog/2010/apr/21/fall-album-your-future-our-clutter

Saturday, May 1, 2010

Instant Hit: Alan Burnham- Music To Save The World By

Rolling back to the year 1980 again. We settle with Alan Burnham and his only single release, a seven inch single "Music To Save The World By". The song was released in 1980 through Cherry Red with "Science Fiction" as a b-side. The song also appeared on record label's compilation Singles Collection (1978-1983) which was released in 2008.


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