"I Hope I Never" is a notable song by Split Enz, featured on their album True Colours, released in 1979. Despite being from the late 1970s, it carries the essence of 80s music. Interestingly, the song has been covered several times, and some listeners have noted a resemblance to "If I Know You" by the Presets, a more recent release. Additionally, the single release of "I Hope I Never" featured two different B-side tracks and artworks for the Australian and international markets.
Depeche Mode- Wrong
"Wrong" is Depeche Mode's first single from their upcoming 12th studio album, 'Sounds of the Universe' The single officially debuted on February 21st, 2009, when the band performed at the Echo Awards in Germany.A video from this performance was the most viewed clip on YouTube for the two following days. The video for Wrong was posted on the official Depeche Mode Myspace page on February 20, 2009.A music video for the song was shot by Patrick Daughters in December 2008.

Next Wave: White Lies
White Lies is an alternative rock group from London which consists of Harry McVeigh (lead vocals, rhythm guitar) Charles Cave (bass guitar and backing vocals), and Jack Lawrence-Brown (drums). They have released their debut album To Lose My Life in January this year which was preceded by four singles "Unfinished Business", "Death", "To Lose My Life" and "Farewell to the Fairground". The musical style is similar to the sound of the Killers, The Cinematics and The Teardrop Explodes. They are signed to Fiction Records and they are on tour!
November Group
November Group was a synth-pop group from Boston which was previously known as Wunderkind. The band was confronted by two women, the husky voiced guitarist Ann Prim and keyboardist Kearney Kirby. The name of the band was taken from a group of German expressionist artists from early 20th century.


The Durutti Column- Love In The Time Of Recession
The Durutti Column follow-up 2007’s 'Idiot Savants' with a brand new album, 'Love in the Time of Recession', due for release on March 2nd 2009. Written and played by Vinni Reilly, with drums and percussion from the Guru himself, Bruce Mitchell keyboards by Keir Stewart and Vocals by Poppy. The album opens with the "In Memory of Anthony" which is inspired by Reilly's long friendship with Factory Records impresario, Tony Wilson who died in 2007.

http://www.myspace.com/thedurutticolumnmcr
Instant Hit: Anything Box- Come Away
Anything Box was an American synth-pop band that was formed in 1986 in Peterson, NJ. The band's name was an inspiration from a collection of short stories The Anything Box written by Zenna Henderson. They released their first albums in the 90's and their second album Worth featured this wonderful synth-pop tune "Come Away". The album was released in 1994 through Orangewerks and it was produced by Gareth Jones.
Nancy Nova
Carol Holness, better known by her stage name Nancy Nova, is a singer songwriter from London, UK, largely active from 1978 to 1983. She is the daughter of Bob Holness and sister of Ros Holness of Toto Coelo. She was a founder member of Toto Coelo, but left before they achieved popularity due to her signing a worldwide contract with EMI.



Source:
http://nancynova.com/biography.html
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nancy_Nova
WAW: Animal Collective- My Girls
A video for 'My Girls' from Animal Collective's new album 'Merriweather Post Pavilion'. Out now on Domino.
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