Dave Ball's New Formation

Dave Ball the former member of the Soft Cell has a new band which is a collaboration between him and the female singer Celine Hispiche entitled Celine and Nite Wreckage. Their first release is scheduled in the UK this August 2010, with singles remixed by Martin Rushent. Check out the official band website for more freebies and info about the band.

http://www.celineandnitewreckage.com/

Bryan Ferry- You Can Dance

The new single by Bryan Ferry entitled "You Can Dance" has been released on August 9, 2010. The single also announces the release of the new album 'Olympia' which is set to be released in October. Stay tuned for more info about the album and the Roxy Music reunion dates and check out the official website for the exclusive music video.

http://www.bryanferry.com/

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

Instant Hit: Cristina- Ticket to the Tropics

"Ticket to the Tropics" was the last song by Cristina which she released during the 80's era. The song appeared on her second album Sleep it off released in 1984. The single was released through Mercury Records with "What's A Girl To Do" as a b-side.

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 !

Propaganda's 'A Secret Wish' Reissued

The highly influential debut album from German synthpop outfit Propaganda 1985’s 'A Secret Wish' has been reissued again, this time appearing in a 25th anniversary 2CD edition featuring six previously unreleased tracks plus the rare 20-minute cassette mix of “Duel.” The deluxe edition of 'A Secret Wish' features the original nine-track album plus six cassette- and vinyl-only mixes on one disc, and a second disc with 11 more tracks, including previously unreleased mixes of “Dr. Mabuse” and “Sorry for Laughing” by label chiefs Trevor Horn and Paul Morley, respectively.

Read more about it plus the track listing:
http://www.slicingupeyeballs.com/2010/07/06/propaganda-a-secret-wish-reissue-tracklist-ztt-records/

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WAW: Ariel Pink's Haunted Graffiti - Bright Lit Blue Skies

Best of 1980- The Album List

The year 1980 marked a fascinating intersection, straddling the influences of the 1970s while gradually embracing the emerging trends of the new decade. Chart-toppers like Blondie, ABBA, The Police, and The Jam continued to dominate the music scene. Notable achievements included David Bowie securing his second number one hit, and Kate Bush becoming the first British female artist to claim a No.1 album.

However, amidst the musical successes, 1980 also witnessed tragic losses that left an indelible mark on the industry. Ian Curtis of Joy Division tragically took his own life just before the band's scheduled US Tour, while John Lennon, an iconic figure in music, was shot dead outside his New York City apartment. These losses left families and legions of fans grieving.

The year concluded with John Lennon's posthumous release, "{Just Like) Starting Over," topping the UK charts, serving as both a poignant farewell and a herald of the new decade.

Kim Wilde- New Single and Album

Kim Wilde will release her 11th album this Summer on August 13, 2010. The album is entitled 'Come Out and Play' and it will be preceded by a new single "Lights Down Low" which is currently promoted on various radio stations.

Stay tuned for more info!

Kim Wilde Reissues

Cherry Red continues to release albums from Kim Wilde catalog. After the release of the first three albums, they will relase 'Teases and Dares' from 1984 and 'Another Step', originally released in 1986.

'Teases and Dares' comes complete with an incredible 16 bonus tracks including many ultra rare 12 and Extended mixes. Alongside the original LP artwork this release includes lyrics to all the songs. 'Another Step' gets the deluxe 2CD treatment and comes with 17 bonus tracks including many hard to find 12 , 7 , Club and Extended versions, all re-mastered by Tim Turan.

http://www.cherryred.co.uk/