Air to Release a Twenthy Years Anthology in June

French electronic duo Air have announced the release of first ever anthology 'Twentyears'. The name itself reveals all as this is obviously Air's 20th anniversary and good occasion to celebrate. The two CD edition of 'Twentyears' features a ‘best of’ disc with classic selections from the Air discography, chosen by Nicolas Godin and Jean-Benoît Dunckel. The second CD in this set features 14 rarities including the previously unreleased Roger Song. There is also a third disc available in Superdeluxe edition which is the Air version of the Pet Shop Boys 'Disco 4'. The compilation is set for release on June 10th. 

Out This Week: Air- Le Voyage Dans La Lune

The French electronic duo Air are releasing their seventh studio album today February 6, 2012. The album is entitled Le Voyage Dans La Lune and it is out on 'Astralwerks'. According to a press release, the album takes its inspiration from the classic 1902 silent film 'Le Voyage Dans La Lune' (A Trip To The Moon) by Georges Méliès. The first single from the album "Seven Stars" which features Victoria Legrand on vocals was released in January.

Air-Pocket Symphony

Air are set to release the follow-up to 2004's Talkie Walkie on March 6 on Astralwerks. The record is titled Pocket Symphony, features artwork by contemporary artist Xavier Veilhan, and was recorded with Nigel Godrich over the last year and a half. Both Air members, Nicolas Godin and JB Dunckel (aka Darkel), sing on the album, and Jarvis Cocker and the Divine Comedy's Neil Hannon contribute vocals as well.

 

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