Instant Hit: Inertia- The Screen

"The Screen" was one of the early minimal-synth records by the British group Inertia. It was released in 1980 through Inertial Records. The single also included the b-side single "The Submarine". "The Screen" sounds similar to the early Voice Farm and Vice Versa. The band managed to release one studio album in 1981 entitled 'Confection'. Their recording material was never reissued.

In Conversation: Brian Moss (Vicious Pink)

Vicious Pink, a synth-pop duo consisting of Brian Moss and Josephine Warden, originated in Leeds, England in 1981. Initially, they served as backing vocalists for Soft Cell under the name Vicious Pink Phenomena. Despite releasing several singles in the early part of the decade, their breakthrough came with "CCCan't You See," produced by Tony Mansfield of New Musik fame.

During the early 1980s, Vicious Pink stood among the few bands considered pioneers of the techno sound. They are credited with coining the term to describe music in 1982, well ahead of its adoption by Detroit DJs in 1986.

For a detailed exploration of their musical journey, influences, experiences with labels, and more, delve into an exclusive interview with Mr. Brian Moss further below.

Simple Minds- Graffiti Soul

The new Simple Minds album 'Graffiti Souls' is released on Monday May 25, 2009. This is their sixteenth studio release. The album was recorded on several different locations in Europe. It contains 9 track inluding the bonus track "Rockin' In The Free World", a Neil Young cover. The video for the first single "Rockets" is available on their official website since April.

http://www.simpleminds.com/

The Singular Thomas Doby Released

Thomas Dolby, one of the most important figures of the Synth-pop movement of the early 80's New wave has released the 2-disc CD and DVD (PAL) entitled 'Singular Thomas Dolby', a collection which features all Thomas Dolby’s singles and videos. It has been released in the UK on May 18th 2009 and is available worldwide as an import.

For more information follow the link
http://blog.thomasdolby.com

IAMX- Kingdom of Welcome Addiction

'Kingdom of Welcome Addiction' is the third studio album by IAMX the former Sneaker Pimps frontman Chris Corner which is released on May 19, 2009. Think of England was available for free download on November 7, 2008. The album also inludes this beautiful collaboration with Imogen Heap for the track "My Secret Friend".

www.iamxinternational.com/

Lost Videos: Thomas Dolby- One of Our Submarines

a-ha- Foot of The Mountain -NEW SINGLE-

The Norwegian group A-ha have finally returned after four years with a new single out on April, 24 2009. The single was premiered the same day on a Norwegian radio. The song is entitled "Foot of the Mountain" and it is based upon the track "The Longest Night" by Magne Furuholmen. The album 'Foot of the Mountain' is due to be released on June 19, 2009.

Song stream after the click
http://universalmusic.no/a-ha- Foot of the Mountain

Fischerspooner- Entertainment

Fischerspooner have released their third album 'Entertainment' which is a follow-up to their album 'Odyssey'. The album is released on May, 4 2009 around the world and it was produced by Jeff Saltzman who also worked with the Sounds and the Killers. The first single, "Supply & Demand", has been made available as a free mp3 download from the Fischerspooner website. If you pre-order a copy of 'Entertainment' on their official website you might get it signed.

Belouis Some- 'Some People' Reissue

Almost 25 years after the original release of 'Some People' by Belouis Some , the album has been reissued on CD by Cherry Red Records. 'Some People' was a debut album for Neville Keighley, originally released in 1985. Three singles were released from the album including "Round and Round" which was featured in 'Petty in Pink' soundtrack as well as 'Imagination' which remained his biggest hit.

'Some People' Reissue

Gang Of Four's Entertainment Anniversary

Gang Of Four will celebrate the thirty year Anniversary of 'Entertainment'. 'Entertainment' is the debut album by Gang of Four which was released in 1979. In 2003, the album was ranked number 490 on Rolling Stone magazine's list of the 500 greatest albums of all time. The album was reissued in 1995 and included bonus tracks.

Through September, Gang of Four will play Edinburgh, Glasgow, Leamington Spa and London. They have also announced few festival dates including the Lovebox and Benicassim Festival.

Tour Dates
www.gangoffour.co.uk