30 Years of Unknown Pleasures

30 years have passed since Joy Division released their debut album 'Unknown Pleasures' in 1979 which was considered one of the best debut album from that year. NME will celebrate the annivesary with the special edition of the magazine which also includes an interview with the band. The latest NME is out on Wednesday 17 June.

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Sonic Youth- Eternal

'The Eternal' is the 15th studio album by Sonic Youth which is to be released on June 9, 2009. It was the first Sonic Youth album to be released on Matador Records. The song "Antenna" was performed on Later... With Jools Holland - 2009. The cover art was painted by John Fahey.

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Patrick Wolf- The Bachelor

'The Bachelor' is the fourth studio album by English singer-songwriter Patrick Wolf.'The Bachelor' was originally part of a double album entitled 'Battle'.On 19 February 2009, Wolf announced that 'Battle' had been split into two releases, 'The Bachelor' and 'The Conqueror'. 'The Bachelor has been released on 1 June 2009 and 'The Conqueror' would see release in 2010. The first single from the album will be "Vulture" and was set for release on 20 April 2009. The song is a departure from Patrick Wolf's last album, 'The Magic Position', featuring synthesisers and drum machines.

Instant Hit: Inertia- The Screen

"The Screen" was one of the early minimal-synth records by the British group Inertia. It was released in 1980 through Inertial Records. The single also included the b-side single "The Submarine". "The Screen" sounds similar to the early Voice Farm and Vice Versa. The band managed to release one studio album in 1981 entitled 'Confection'. Their recording material was never reissued.

In Conversation: Brian Moss (Vicious Pink)

Vicious Pink, a synth-pop duo consisting of Brian Moss and Josephine Warden, originated in Leeds, England in 1981. Initially, they served as backing vocalists for Soft Cell under the name Vicious Pink Phenomena. Despite releasing several singles in the early part of the decade, their breakthrough came with "CCCan't You See," produced by Tony Mansfield of New Musik fame.

During the early 1980s, Vicious Pink stood among the few bands considered pioneers of the techno sound. They are credited with coining the term to describe music in 1982, well ahead of its adoption by Detroit DJs in 1986.

For a detailed exploration of their musical journey, influences, experiences with labels, and more, delve into an exclusive interview with Mr. Brian Moss further below.