OMD Release a Career-Spanning Boxset

Orchestral Manouvers in the Dark have released their first singles compilation since 1998. this one is very special as it also marks the 40th anniversary and this comprehensive collection includes OMD's hits from four decades, from "Electricity" to "What Have We Done", plus a brand new 40th single, "Don’t Go". 

A limited edition 5CD+2DVD career spanning boxset will also be released. Discs 1 and 2 are the same as the 2CD format – the 40 singles in chronological order. Disc 3 is a collection of 22 unheard and unreleased tracks from the OMD,  Disc 4 is a full live recording from the Mermaid Theatre in London, February 2011. Disc 5 is a newly discovered full live recording from the Hammersmith Odeon in May 1983 in support of the Dazzle Ships album. Disc 6 is a DVD featuring 23 OMD performances on the BBC. Disc 7 is a DVD featuring a live recording from the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane in December 1981 in support of the Architecture & Morality album.

Accordingly the compilation is entitled 'Souvenir - The Singles 1979- 2019' nd it was released on October 6th. 

More details here.

WAW: Pond - Hand Mouth Dancer

The Australian band Pond have premiered the video for a song "Hand Mouth Dancer" which is potentially a new single. The song is taken from their album 'Tasmania', released earlier this year and the video was directed by Elliott Arndt.

Tame Impala Officilly Reveal Their Fourth Album

After a long wait, Tame Impala have finally announced the official release date for their fourth studio album titled 'The Slow Rush' which will be released on February 14th 2020. Following the release of "Patience" and "Borderline" Tame Impala revealed the third single from the album "It Might Be Time"which can be streamed below.

Next Wave: Earth To Mickey

You will hardly find any info about this Minimal synth act on the internet which sounds as it could also be one of the obscure bands coming from the early 80's. As per debut EP which has been released this year, the duo comprised of Delroy Edwards and Mickey van Seenus, might be new to the scene but very much striking forward with their unique cold wave formula. Their debut EP is titled 'Brace&Beat'and it has been released through L.A. Club Resource this summer.

Retrovision: The Beloved - The Sun Rising

This end of October is a perfect time for another flash back to out themed anniversary year, 1989. Beloved release one of their biggest and memorable singles to date, "The Sun Rising" which reached number 26 on the UK charts. In 1997 the song was reissued in several remix versions.

September Singles Round Up

September Singles Round Up 

WAW: elbow - Empires

Elbow - Empires Director : BWTV Editor : Dan Davies

August Singles Round Up

August Singles Round Up 

Angel Olsen - All Mirrors

Alex Ebert - Hands Up

Swim Deep - Sail Away, Say Goodbye

Spector - Half Life
  

Johnny Marr – The Bright Parade
  

Pixies- Catfish Kate
 

Kim Gordon - Sketch Artist


Jenny Hval - High Alice


Poolside – Can't Stop Your Lovin'
 

WAW: Alex Ebert - Hands Up

Alex Ebert - Hands Up 
Directed by Tao Ruspoli

 

Debbie Harry to Release 'Face It', a new Autobiography

A newest autobiography by Debbie Harry, 'Face It' has been announced and it is going to be released in October. The 368-page hardcover book showcases Debbie as multi-disciplined artist and it includes an introduction by Chris Stein, “rare personal photos, original illustrations, fan artwork installations and more” and features everyone from bands Blondie came up with on the 1970's music scene. This release will probably coincide with the already announced Blondie box set that Universal Music are working on.