Sensual Harassment's Alpha Draconis
Sensual Harassment are back with their debut EP. After releasing several singles during this Autumn, they have completed their album EP 'Alpha Draconis' which includes all the previously released singles as well their latest song "Russian Dolls", a post rock crossover between Walkmen and Echo & The Bunnymen. The EP is available both as a stream and free download from their official page.
Check out www.sensualharassment.com for additional information. 
Duran Duran- All You Need is Now- Out
The first single from the upcoming Duran Duran album 'All You Need Is Now' is available on the iTunes Store. The vibrant video for this title track is set for release on iTunes on December 21, 2010. It was shot in and around London and was helmed by celebrated director Nick Egan, whose previous work includes Duran Duran’s "White Lines" and "Ordinary World" videos.
The album (cover artwork below) is out on December 21, 2010.
www.duranduran.com
Blancmange News
Almost 25 years after the release of their last studio album in 1985, Blancmange will retunrn to the music scene with the brand new album which is due to be released on March 7, 2011. The album is called 'Blanc Burn' and it will be supported by a small tour in the UK. The first track from the album is available as a free download here.
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Next Wave: Northern Portarit
Northern Portrait is an indie pop group which was formed in Copenhagen, Denmark in the summer of 2007. The band consists of Rune Reholt, Caspar Bock Sørensen, Stefan Larsen, Jesper Bonde and Michael Sørensen. Northern Portrait is a band who’s raison d’être is the making of sophisticated pop music. The band lists a few 80’s bands among the influences including Echo And The Bunnymen and The Housemartins and most important of all, the new celebration of the Smiths.
Their debut album 'Criminal Art Lovers' has been released this year.
Joy Division for a new Generation
Rhino Records UK / Warner Music are proud to announce the release of '+ -" (plus minus) - a unique Joy Division retrospective box set consisting of 10 7" singles on vinyl presented in a beautiful clamshell box. All tracks have been newly re-mastered from original tapes by Stephen Morris and Frank Arkwright with creative direction for '+ -" box set artwork coming from Peter Saville and Studio Parris Wakefield.
Compiled by renowned journalist and author Jon Savage, the boxset is released in celebration of Ian Curtis - in the year that is the 30th anniversary of his death. +- includes 7"'s which have previously been issued and some which have been created specifically for this release.
www.rhino.co.uk
Wire- Red Barked Tree
Wire will release a new album entitled 'Red Barked Tree' on January 10, 2010 in the UK and January 11 in the USA with digital version available from 20th December. One track from the album "Two Minutes" is already available as a free download from this website's listen page.
During the first 4 months of 2011 the band will also be on tour playing in 16 countries on 3 continents kicking off with an album launch at The Rough Trade East Store and finishing at a location in North America. Stay tuned for more info or check out www.pinkflag.com.
Yello- The Anthology
Yello have released a re-mastered premium set 'Yello-The Anthology' which contains "The Singles Collection 1980-2010" and 2 CDs 'The Anthology'. Dieter Meier and Boris Blank selected their personal favorites and added 4 exclusive new songs: "Vicious Games" featuring Heidi Happy, "Dialectical Kid", "Liquid Lies 2010" and "Tears Run Dry" featuring Malia. A DVD with 23 visionary Yello videos and a 48 page booklet with rare photographs and personal commentary by Yello are included.
Check out Yello official for more info.
Instant Hit: Taxi Girl- Cherchez Le Garçon
"Cherchez Le Garçon" was the second single for the French group Taxi Girl which was released in 1980 on the Pathé EMI label. The song combines the energy of the early post punk as well as melodic synth pop soundscapes. The year 1980 also saw the release of their debut album and EP with the same name.
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