Soft Riot- No Longer Stranger LP Announced

Soft Riot is Jack Duckworth, a former Vancouverite now living in London who traces his musical beginnings to the vibrant underground art-punk/hardcore scene emergent across the Canadian and American west coasts in the mid-90s. Duckworth was among the fixtures in that community’s northern outpost before helping to consolidate the early outpourings of a larger pre-“synth/new-wave” revival with his band Radio Berlin alongside others like Black Mountain, Wolf Parade, Frog Eyes, etc, though his output has shifted at least a few degrees from that older sound. 
His move to London is at the heart of his ongoing personal maintenance; the new atmosphere and cultural dynamic giving fuel to Soft Riot, previously just a concept. Originally released as a shorter EP on Vancouver imprint Panospria, 'No Longer Stranger' has been expanded by the addition of two re-recorded contemporaneous tracks into an eight song LP for its appearance on San Diego’s Volar Records. 'No Longer Stranger' is not late night club music, but the soundtrack to dimly lit rooms and dark street corners. Its futurist outlook is paired expertly with his well-explored interest in film, making for a uniquely cinematic listening experience. Pulsating synths add layers of drama while less menacing, semi-ambivalent vocals narrate the sonic experience.
Coming later in spring, Soft Riot is releasing an album of all new material entitled 'Fiction Prediction' via Other Voices in Europe and Volar in the US. Duckworth has a track along with Linea Aspera, Mild Peril, Női Kabát and others on the recently released and highly anticipated 'And You Will Find Them In The Basement 12”' from Desire Records.

Next Wave: Exotic Club

Exotic Club is an electronic dance duo consisting of Simon Lowzy and Rémi Rose. Since 2010, Simon and Rémi have been travelling back and forth from their home town of Paris, France to their new residence of choice Portland. Exotic Club's goal is to make noisy, synth infused, dance tracks that embraces the cryptic irony of pop in favor of a darkly dangerous apathy. Their style melds the energy of post-punk, the experimental aspects of noise, the raw emotion of dark disco and cold wave, and the primal rage of punk and rap core.
They are currently engaged in the production of a series of singles and music videos. The previous release Memories, a 2 track mini EP, was released on Romance Moderne, a Belgian label based in Brussels. Their latest track "Stars, Asteroïds, Moons and Comets" was recently premiered on Soundcloud and there is certainly more to come.
  

Billy Mackenzie's Outernational Reissue on March 25th

Cheery Red Records have announced the reissue of 'Outernational', the first solo album by Billy Mackenzie which was released in 1992. The CD reissue features the ten tracks of the original album release and four bonus tracks including mixes/remixes of "Colours Will Come - US 60659 Mix" by Larry Heard, "Feels Like The Richtergroove" by Mike Koglin, "Look What You've Done - Marital Mix" and the beautiful "Because You Love". The CD booklet features an expanded version of the original artwork and includes a detailed UK discography and sleeve notes. 
The release date is March 25th. 

www.cherryred.co.uk

Edwyn Collins Announces The Release of New Album

Edwyn Collins will release a brand new album 'Understated' on March 25th 2013. His eight solo album will be the subject of an upcoming documentary called “In Your Voice, In Your Heart” that chronicles his recovery from a debilitating 2005 stroke. The album includes 11 songs — two of which were co-written with musician Richard Hawley and it is described as "northern soul, crossed over with punk". 

A Terrible Splendour Announce The Release of Poseurs

The long awaited debut album by the British duo Terrible Splendour is entitled 'Poseurs' and now it is available for pre-order only via Desire Records. This album comes as a follow up to their cassette only EP on the same label which was released in Autumn 2012 and which was sold out. Available in LP, CD and digital format, 'Poseurs' features 11 tracks ranging in style from dissolute disco to sombre cabaret musings. Resolutely modern synth sounds, in turn lush and vicious, combine with lyrics addressing the eternal themes of rebellion, shame and the vagaries of outrageous fortune. 
To stream and pre-order the album go to desirerecords.bigcartel.com/


In Conversation: Andy Oppenheimer

Andy Oppenheimer, a multi-talented individual based in the UK, wears many hats as an explosives expert, author, artist, and musician. In the realm of music, he's notably recognized as the co-founder, singer, and songwriter of the electronic duo Oppenheimer Analysis, formed with Martin Lloyd in the early 80s. Their influential album 'New Mexico' has experienced multiple resurgences, becoming a touchstone for the new DIY generation of electronic artists, thanks to the reach of the internet.

Andy's commitment to music persisted over the years, and in recent times, he has been notably active. Collaborating with Mark Warner on 'Touching The Void' and with Mickey Clarke on 'Major Impact' are among his recent projects. However, the focal point of this interview lies in his collaboration with Mahk Rumbae and the emergence of Oppenheimer MkII. Dive into the interview to explore the latest musical endeavors and the evolving world of Oppenheimer MkII. Enjoy the insights!



WAW: Featureless Ghost- Video Enforcement

Featureless Ghost have premiered a third video from their debut album 'Personality Matrix'. The video for "Video Enforcement" was recorded as a live performances and it is the first in a 2 part series of live videos shot at their Atlanta studio. The "Video Enforcement" track as well as the remix version of it by Tannhäuser Gate is available as a free download via Soundcloud.

 Video Enforcement Free Download

 

Sensual Harassment Return with Escape From Alpha Draconis

Old friends, Brooklyn based reptilian duo Sensual Harassment are back among us. From their native star, they have brought us their brand new escapee disco EP entitled ''Escape From Alpha Draconis''. The duo almost revel in art of blurring the lines of disco, pop and new wave, all while filtering it through their own unique vision, creating something that remains both familiar and new. Equipped with a clearer vision, an irresistibly melodic new EP and approving nods from the likes of Pitchfork, Vice, XLR8R, CMJ and Dazed and Confused and us of course, Sensual Harassment seem destined to be one of 2013’s brightest new stars - in our solar system and their own.