Retrovision: Marc Almond- Tears Run Rings

Twenty five years ago Marc Almond released "Tears Run Rings" which remained one of his most successful solo singles of all time. The single was taken from the album The Stars We Are which was released during the same year. The song reached #26 in the UK charts and managed to enter the US Billboard charts as the only Marc Almond solo single. There were two different video versions recorded for the song.

Minimal Wave to Reissue Blancmange Debut EP Irene and Mavis

Minimal Wave have announced the release of Blancmange seminal debut EP 'Irene & Mavis' in November, 2013. This EP was originally recorded in 1979, released in 1980 and it was a different sound and not exactly representative of what Blancmange later went on to become. The D.I.Y. sound of the EP fits right in there with the early output of Soft Cell, the Human League, and Cabaret Voltaire. It stands out as an important record, capturing the mundane with modern electronics and remains as an artifact representative of the band before they went on to reach pop chart success. 

 The Irene & Mavis EP has been newly remastered and will be released as a numbered limited edition 10” EP in November. A digital release will follow.

September Singles Round Up

Simple Minds- Blood Diamonds
Azure Blue- Sunset

Hooverphonic- Amalfi

Gary Numan- Love Hurt Bleed

Sky Ferreira- You Are Not The One

Tricky- Valentine

OMD- Night Cafe

Arcade Fire- Reflektor

Beck- Gimme

Motorama- Eyes

Depeche Mode- Should Be Higher

WAW: Princes Century- Twin House

Maya Postepski also know for her work with Trust and Austra has recorded solo material under the name Princes Century. Her debut album 'Lossless' was released in May this year and features an energizing trip through her enigmatic synth wave sound. The video for the song "Twin House" was directed by Kate Young and Leah Finkel.

  

Dead Wax Records to Release Kinetic Ideals' This Face EP

Deadwax Records have announced the release of Kinetic Ideals "This Face" 12" EP. Recorded after almost 30 years, the EP will feature the three session tracks, plus an additional song recorded at Toronto's Manta Sound studios later in the winter of 1985. They have been digitized from the original master tapes by Peter J. Moore of Cowboy Junkies' The Trinity Session fame, carefully remastered by Nicolás Zúñiga of Dead Wax Records and sound just great with all their original analogue glory. Patrick Duffy plays the drums here but has also designed the whole artwork for the release, which is presented in gorgeous clear vinyl, housed in a heavy matt finish sleeve with printed inner sleeve. A short run of 420 copies for worldwide distribution.

http://www.deadwaxrecords.es/releases_kineticideals_this_face.php

B-Movie's New Releases Announced

B-Movie are back! Earlier this year the band has announced the release of an EP as well as the brand new album. Both releases were released during the summer and feature brand new material. The EP is entitled 'Distant Skies' while the album with new material is called 'The Age of Illusion'. The album features new material, recorded by the original line up and it is the first release since 'Forever Running' (1985). The band will also embark on tour to promote new releases. 

More news via B-Movie official.
http://www.b-movie.co.uk/

Next Wave: Mr Kitty

Mr Kitty is Dallas based electronic artist who combines all the different music styles from New wave to Goth. His musical career started in 2010 and since then he has released three albums, he shared the stage with Crystal Castles and had his music featured in the Dallas Observer. His most recent release is the album 'Life' which features 15 tracks and a ride through the electronic explosion of styles. Take a listen and follow.

http://mrkittydm.bandcamp.com/
https://soundcloud.com/mrkittydm

Psyche Release Rare Mixes and B-Sides

Psyche have released of a brand new CD compilation 'Rare Mixes & B​-​Sides' exclusively through the Bandcamp Store. A collection includes deleted CD-Single B-Sides, rare collaborations, and never before released mixes of songs from the 90's up to 2005. 

The band is currently working on new material and also working on some re-recordings which will probably be released the next year when the band is celebrating 30 years. 

More info:
http://www.psyche-hq.de

Inhalt to Release New EP in September

San Francisco based synth trio, INHALT, are scheduled to present their follow-up to the "Vehicle" EP from 2012. The forthcoming four track EP titled "Occupations", will be available as a 12" vinyl format with a digital version to follow. Again, Dark Entries Records will take on label honors with a targeted release date of September 26. "Occupations" was written, arranged, and performed by the band in their very own The Bunker Studios. Earlier this year i did an interview with the band for our "In Conversation" spot. You can check it out here: In Conversation: INHALT .

In addition to the aforementioned EP, the band, just days ago, unveiled a new video for "Walking On Glass". A track featured on the "Vehicle" EP. Check it out at the following link.

INHALT - "Walking On Glass"

And lastly, for preview of "Occupations" and more band info please visit "Occupations" EP @ Dark Entries SoundCloud  and  INHALT @ Facebook .

Play's Red Movies Release Announced by Medical Records

Medical Records proudly presents the singles collection by UK’s Play as the second in a series of crucial reissues from the Survival Records imprint. Play was made up of Wayne Kennedy and David Rome, and all of their output was released on Survival (home to Drinking Electricity, Hard Corps, and Richard Bone). Play released 3 singles between 1982-1984, and a compilation LP “Red Movies” in 1985 (which compiled a majority of the singles but not all). All of these singles are now out of print and collectable. The Medical Records reissue of Red Movies is complete with 2 extra tracks not featured on the 1985 compilation LP including 3 remixes. The LP features preserved original front cover art . Back cover art is slightly modified to include updated credits and additional photos of Wayne Kennedy. Pressed on high quality 180gram “half and half” colored vinyl (blue and red) in a limited edition. The LP is out on September 17, 2013. 

 More info and pre-order link:
http://medical-records.org/records/play.html