Duran Duran Sound, David Lynch Vision

First Installment of Unstaged 2011 will feature Duran Duran's performance coinciding with the release of the band’s 13th studio album and their first official tour since 2008. Duran Duran are also excited to confirm special guests Mark Ronson and Kelis at the American Express UNSTAGED Event on March 23rd (today) live from LA. Award-winning filmmaker David Lynch has been enlisted to capture the performance, providing fans with a visually stunning home viewing experience.

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Best of 2010- The Album List

01. Groove Armada- Black Light

02. Get Well Soon- Vexations

03. Ariel Pink's Haunted Graffiti- Before Today

04. Twin Shadow- Forget

05. Janelle Monáe- The ArchAndroid

06. Future Islands- In Evening Air

07. Belle And Sebastian- Write about Love

08. Yeasayer- Odd Blood

09. Brendan Perry- Ark

10. LCD Soundsystem- This is Happening

WAW: The Human League- Night People

As already reported, the Human League have released their first single "Night People" from the upcoming album 'Credo'. The song is available as a remix version through http://www.thehumanleague.co.ukand on iTunes. Don't miss the official music video.

The All New Duran Duran Coming Soon!

Duran Duran will release their 13th album, the Mark Ronson produced 'All You Need Is Now,' digitally this December and in stores in February 2011. Nick Rhodes told 'Spinner', that he's incredibly proud of the new material that this will be the best record they recorded in over two decades. He also added that every track will be supported by a video and that they will go on tour tour next year.

WAW: Mirrors- Into The Heart

Waiting for Human League's Night People

The Human League have updated their brand new official site with the sound sample from the new Human League track "Night People" which is going to be released soon. The countdown clock is currently 17 days away from the release. Enjoy Phil's sample in the meanwhile!

http://www.thehumanleague.co.uk/

Duran Duran- The Chauffeur

This video for The Chauffeur is the only one on the album in which the band do not appear at all. It was filmed around Notting Hill during the autumn of 1982, while the band was away on tour.A moody, elegant black-and-white piece inspired by the fetishistic imagery of Helmut Newton which features two mysterious, hauntingly beautiful women who are seen ritualistically dressing themselves in elaborate lingerie before traveling separately through the dark streets and tunnels of London to meet in a vacant underground car park for an exotic lesbian encounter.

Instant Hit: The Human League- Marianne (Alt. Version)

"Marianne" was a principal track on Human League's 'Holiday 80' EP. Two versions of "Marianne" were completed for this EP, but this alternate version has only appeared in remixed and re-edited form on the Australian release of the 'Travelogue' album. Of this version, Philip said, "We did a nice version of Marianne - much better than the 'Holiday '80' one. I think it was great - one of the best things we've ever done - but Virgin wouldn't put it out because they didn't like it."

The Human League- Marianne (Alternate Version)

Another Step to the 13th

Earlier this year Duran Duran announced the title of a song from their forthcoming, 13th, studio album. Now the title of the album has been added. It will be called 'All You Need is Now' and it will also feature one track guest appearance by Ana Mantronic from Scissor Sister. The band have also contributed their own cover version of David Bowie's classic "Boys Keep Swinging" to singer's Tribute album 'We Were So Turned On'. Stay tuned for more news or check.

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Next Wave: Led Er Est

Led Er Est was formed in New York in early 2007 by Samuel Kklovenhoof and Shawn NoEQ and joined later by Owen Stokes who was recruited to the band's minimal electronic arsenal. They are among the leaders of the new cold wave and minimal synth scene. Their music seamlessly blends the styles that defined the early 80s synth-pop era, ranging from minimal cold wave electronica to the darker edges of post-punk. 

Last year, they released their debut Dust on Common for Weird Records and recently they also recorded their version of the Solid Space classic "A Darkness In My Soul"

http://lederest.com
My Space

The Teardrop Explodes- Kilimanjaro Deluxe Reissue

Originally released in 1980, 'Kilimanjaro' was the debut album by The Teardrop Explodes. This new 3-disc deluxe set includes the original album plus a second disc rounding up the relevant non album singles and b-sides. These include the group's two initial Zoo singles, fronted by "Sleeping Gas" and "Bouncing Babies" and the post-album "Reward" which gave the group its sole Top 10 hit. Disc Three features the Teardrops' Peel sessions. The set comes with a series of newly written notes from core members Julian Cope, David Balfe and Gary Dwyer.

Human League's Credo

The UK's premier synth innovators The Human League have announced the details of their forthcoming single and album on the Wall of Sound record label. The first single will be called 'Night People". There is no confirmed date yet for the ''Night People" and it will be released before the tour begins in Norwich on Monday 29th November. The title of THL's ninth studio album will be titled 'Credo' and it will be released next year shortly after the second single.

http://www.league-online.com/

Next Wave: Model Worker

Model Worker is a new 4 piece band based out of Chicago. Created with an array of analog synthesizers, drum machines, and guitars, the sounds fall into the the New Wave/Synth Pop genre. Watch out for a new self produced EP to be released in early fall. 

Check out Myspace and bandcamp artist pages for more information and some free downloads.

www.myspace.com/modelworker
modelworker.bandcamp.com

Mirrors' New Single

Mirrors have announced details of the release of a new single plus details of a European tour with OMD. ‘Ways To An End’ will be released on Monday August 23rd 2010 via Skint, available on 7” and mp3 plus features another brand new track, "Broken By Silence". Full details of the band’s support shows with OMD in November are below.

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Future Islands- In Evening Air

The Baltimore based group Future Islands has released a new album earlier this year in May through Thrill Jockey label. They simply describe their music as 'Post Wave', a brilliant combination of Post punk and New wave mostly synthesizer driven with drums and a minimization of electric guitars.

www.myspace.com/futureislands

30 Seconds of New Duran Duran

There is exclusive new material preview by Duran Duran. Mark Ronson was the first to debut 30 seconds of Duran Duran’s “Blame the Machine” on his East Village Radio show. Listen to the clip here !

Brendan Perry- Ark

'Ark' is the second solo album by Brendan Perry, previously the male half of the band Dead Can Dance. It is Perry's first studio album in 11 years. It was officially released worldwide on 7 June 2010, both as CD albums and MP3 download. Check out Brendan Perry official for more info and the tour dates.

http://www.brendan-perry.com/

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/

Next Wave: Mirrors

Mirrors are the sharp-dressed Brighton quartet which supported Delphic at London's The Garage during the NME Radar show. Their music reminds of early 80's synth-pop electronica. You might notice some OMD reference. The simply like to call what they do, 'pop noir'.

Mirrors- Look At Me
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Duran Duran and Seven And The Ragged Tiger to be Reissued

Following the recent expanded reissue of Duran Duran’s 'Rio' album, Capitol/EMI will release their self-titled debut and 'Seven and the Ragged Tiger' albums. The release is scheduled for March 29, 2010 in Europe and May 18th in the US in limited edition 2CD/DVD and digital audio packages. Expanded limited special editions feature remastered original albums, plus b-sides, 12-inch mixes, live recordings, music videos, and radio & TV performances, including previously unreleased material.
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