Exotic Club's Mixtape Out Next Week

French-American electro-punk duo Exotic Club will be releasing a digital mixtape next week and have been busy releasing all the songs as singles. Four singles are out and can be previewed via band's official soundcloud page. This Tuesday the band is releasing the fifth and final single which will complete the mixtape. Hit the like on their facebook/soundcloud page and stick around for the latest news.

Single 1: French Theory https://soundcloud.com/exoticclub/french-theory 
Single 2: American Zombies https://soundcloud.com/exoticclub/american-zombies 
Single 3: Lost In Music https://soundcloud.com/exoticclub/lost-in-music 
Single 4: Timely Fashin https://soundcloud.com/exoticclub/timely-fashio

 

Reissue: Near Paris

May 9th will see the release of a glorious reissue by Near Paris. A Columbus, Ohio based synthpop duo who, unfortunately, released only one 12" EP during their time together in the early 80's. The band consisted of Gerald F. Nelson and Dana Riashi who made quite a name for themselves around the Columbus music scene. In addition, they had the pleasure of opening for Section 25 as well as winning several local awards...not bad! Sadly, Gerald passed away in October of 2012. I'm more than positive he would have been proud and honored to see his and Dana's track given new life. Gratitude goes out to Medical Records in association with Crispy Nuggets Blogspot for making this possible.

Wait, because i'm not done yet! Did i mention that this release is to be housed on 180 gram oxblood opaque vinyl?! Oh but yes! Colored vinyl is always a serious bonus. Even more so when there isn't a bad track amongst the bunch. This just so happens to be the case here. The 11 tracks are comprised of the aforementioned 4 track EP as well as 7 previously unreleased others. This is to be a limited edition pressing of  650 copies. Slick, synthy, melodic atmosphere is what you're in for. Who in their right mind doesn't want that?

For a full listen and to order, please visit Medical Records Bandcamp.

March Singles Round Up

1.Austra- Home

2.M83- Oblivion

3.Travis- Another Guy

4.Gold Zebra- Invisible Disorder

5.Club 8- Stop Taking My Time

6.OMD- Metroland

7.She & Him- Never Wanted Your Love

8.Cold Cave- Oceans with No End

9.Depeche Mode- Soothe My Soul

10.Woodkid- The Golden Age

The Armoury Show's Waiting for The Floods to be Reissued on Cherry Red

Cherry Red Records have announced the reissue of Armoury Show's seminal album 'Waiting for the Floods'. Originally released in 1985 on Parlophone this reissue is the most complete collection available of the band's material. This 2CD, 29 track compilation includes the original album, plus 7" & 12" mixes and many b-sides. The CD booklet will feature many of the original sleeves and a full UK discography. 19 of the tracks appear on CD for the first time. This CD reissue is announced for April 29, 2013. For the complete track listing and more info go here.

 

Next Wave: The Woken Trees

The Woken Trees was formed in 2010. The band members, however, have known each other since their early teens as they all grew up together in a community around the desolate village, Tversted, in the north of Denmark. In 2010 the line up was completed with the 6th member, Mathias Riis. And what was now a 6-piece moved to Sealand where they overtook an abandoned, trashed-out villa outside Copenhagen. At this point their music began to change dramatically into something much more noisy, more dark.  

After the writing of a small handful of songs their debut album began to take shape. Entitled 'NNON', the album was written in 2011/2012 and recorded by the end of 1st half of 2012. In the summer 2012 the band signed with Pad & Pen Records and the mixing and mastering began. October 2012, the single "Yells" B/W Holy Water was released which is now followed up by the full album co-released by Fuzz Club Records and Pad & Pen Records on March 11, 2013.

www.facebook.com/thewokentrees

Retrovision: Orange Juice- Rip it Up

Orange Juice released "Rip it Up" thirty years ago in March 1983. The song reached number #8 in the UK charts and remained among the top selling songs Orange Juice have released. Good news is that Domino Records will be releasing a comprehensive seven-disc anthology which will include their entire studio recordings, live sessions and a DVD with videos and concert footage. In total, 'Coals To Newcastle' contains 16 previously unreleased tracks with another 23 tracks previously unavailable on earlier re-issues and it will be released on November 8th (UK) and November 9th (US).

 

Midge Ure's Greatest Hits to be Released on a 2CD Compilation The Works

Demon Music Group have announced the release of a brand new Best of compilation by Midge Ure. Midge Ure fronted Ultravox in the new Romantic Eighties – but his career, whether guesting for Thin Lizzy and Visage, getting Band Aid up and running with Bob Geldof or a string of superb solo albums, amounts to much more. This in-depth look at those solo releases runs from Eighties chart-topper ‘If I Was’ through Nineties big-seller ‘Breathe’ and also includes extended and live versions of songs.

http://www.demonmusicgroup.co.uk/Product.aspx?ProductID=6282

 

Simple Minds Announce November Tour with Special Guest Ultravox

Ultravox are proud to announce a series of joint shows with great friends Simple Minds in November 2013. The four UK arena shows will see the band sharing the bill for the first time in the UK after parallel careers spanning 30+ years. Tickets on sale from Weds March 20th. Also imminent is an HD, live concert from Ultravox's European tour in October 2012. This multi camera shoot will be available on Blu ray as well as DVD. A release date is yet to be finalised but it is planned to be released mid to late summer to coincide with the November shows.

Das Kabinette- Spy Thriller 2013 Reissue

Due to popular demand, Minimal Wave Records have decided to do a limited repress of Blackpool's band Das Kabinette release 'Spy Thriller'. They were known mainly for their underground hit "The Cabinet" which was originally released as a 7” single in 1983. This track and a couple of unreleased tracks were then released in January 2008 as 'Spy Thriller'. The record sold out quickly soon after. 

The new repress of 'Spy Thriller' comes on 180 gram ultra clear vinyl, limited to 500 hand numbered copies complete with a heavy weight die-cut matte jacket, with a printed inner sleeve which shows through the window. Lyrics included on the inner sleeve. Vinyl will be available in early March 2013. Digital release to follow.

 

Pet Shop Boys Announce New Album on a New Label

Pet Shop Boys have left Parlophone Records after a ground-breaking 28 years and have signed their forthcoming studio album “Electric” to Kobalt Label Services in a global deal. Their new album “Electric” is produced by Stuart Price and will be released in June 2013. Further information about the album will be announced soon. Kobalt Label Service’s first international album release, “Push The Sky Away” by Nick Cave & the Bad Seeds recently debuted at number one in seven countries and top four in thirteen other countries.