Friday, August 7, 2009

Landscape- 'From The Tea-rooms Of Mars...

Cherry Red Records have reissued the second album 'From The Tea-rooms Of Mars……To The Hell-holes Of Uranus' by the electro pop pioneers Landscape. Originally released in 1981 on RCA Records, the album enjoyed both commercial and critical success with a string of chart hits. The band's over-riding achievement was the way technology was used to create such a mainstream but also unusual sound….

Source:
http://www.cherryred.co.uk/cherryred/artists/landscape.htm

Image: discogs.com

Wednesday, August 5, 2009

Department S- Wonderful Day

Department S will release a new single on August 10th 2009. The song is entitled "Wonderful Day" and it is is the lead song on a 4 track EP and comes in coloured vinyl style CD's. 5 different colours in all and limited edition. Guest appearances from Sex Pistol Glen Matlock on bass and Adams chief Ant, Marco Pirroni on guitar.

Source:
http://www.myspace.com/departments

Saturday, August 1, 2009

The Seduction Of Ingmar Bergman

Sparks' Ron and Russell Mael have been commissioned by the Swedish National Public radio Sveriges Radio to write and produce an original radio musical. Sparks’ creation, "The Seduction of Ingmar Bergman," is a musical fantasy based on the internationally acclaimed film director Ingmar Bergman.
The radio musical will be broadcast in Sweden in August 2009. An album with the original Swedish version will be released as a limited edition in Sweden. An English version will subsequently be released internationally...

Friday, July 31, 2009

The Lightning Seeds- Four Winds

The Lightning Seeds returned after almost ten years break in May with a new album release. The album is entitled 'Four Winds' and it was released under Universal's Stage Three Records on 25 May 2009. The record was produced by Ian Brodie himself.
This an extra note to the album:
"After a 10 year Hiatus Ian Broudie, after suffering some personal turmoil over the past few years with the death of his parents, brother, sister and the breakdown of his marriage, has ressurected the Lightning Seeds name for his latest album "Four Winds".

http://www.lightning-seeds.co.uk/discog/fourwinds.htm

The first single from the album "Ghost" was released a week before the album came out. Check out the video!

Tuesday, July 28, 2009

Next Wave: Sensual Harassment

This is my recent discovery in music, a trio from Brooklyn, called Sensual Harassment. This is how they describe themselves and their music.

"Sensual Harassment is a Reptilian Humanoid alliance utilizing sonic mind control through beat-driven psych-pop. In their debut broadcast, the scaly Brooklyn trio seamlessly shape-shifts from reverb-drenched post-Apocalypic new wave to epileptic space disco."

Their first EP is produced by Jesse Cannon who use to work with Animal Collective and the Cure. Definetly something to check out.
Their songs are streaming and available for download on their official webpage:

http://www.sensualharassment.com/
http://www.myspace.com/shnyc

Retrovision: The Human League- Path of Least Resistance

Friday, July 24, 2009

Henry Badowski

Henry Badowski is known as the British songwriter and composer as well as a multi-instrumentalist. At the beginning of his career he used to play in many Punk and New wave bands. In the early 80's he released a few singles and recorded one LP, after which he withdrew from music and public life.

Photo courtesy of  https://www.thisismyjam.com/artist/Henry+Badowski
Henry's career started in a punk band, Chelsie, where he was a bassist. He later joined Wreckless Eric's band as a drummer, he sang and played keyboards with short-lived King a punk/psychedelic group. He also played briefly with Alternative TV. Before launching his solo career he a was temporary member of the Damned off-shoot, the Doomed, playing bass guitar.

Badowski's solo career began in the summer of 1979, with the release of "Making Love With My Wife" on Deptford Fun City label.The single drew favourable reviews and within a month he had signed a contract with A&M Records, releasing a further two singles "My Face" and "Henry's In Love", closely followed by the album 'Life Is Grand...', His album displayed strong 60's and 70's influence and Henry himself played the most of the instruments except the violin and the guitar. After his album release and no new follow-up Henry has withdrawn from music and public life. His album has never been remastered.

Tuesday, July 21, 2009

Echo & The Bunnymen- News

Echo & The Bunnymen have announced first official details about their tenth album which is due to be released later this year. The album will be entitled "The Fountain" and it will be available as a digital and CD release in October. The first single "Think I Need It Too" will be available as a digital single release on the 28th September. This song and three others are streaming on Bunnymen official. Check the link for more info.

http://www.bunnymen.com/Echo_%26_The_Bunnymen.html

Monday, July 20, 2009

Instant Hit: Blancmange- The Day Before You Came

"The Day Before You Came" is indeed a notable song by ABBA, released in 1982. While it didn't achieve the same level of commercial success as some of their previous hits, it has gained recognition over time for its haunting melody and introspective lyrics. 
Blancmange's cover of the song in 1984 brought a fresh interpretation to the track. With their own style and sound, Blancmange's version added a new dimension to the song. Over the years, Blancmange's cover has gained its own following, with many people appreciating it as much as, if not more than, the original. It's a testament to the enduring quality of the song that different artists can interpret it in their own way while still capturing its essence.


Bananarama on Fascination

Bananarama, the most successful girl group of all time, have just signed a new album deal with Fascination Records, home of Girls Aloud and the Saturdays. Sara Dallin and Keren Woodward have written and recorded their 10th studio album ‘VIVA', which will be released on September 14th. The first single 'Love Comes' will be released on September 6th.

http://www.bananarama.co.uk/

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