Shriekback- Life in The Loading Bay

The British post punk dance band Shriekback have returned with a new album, three years after their last record release "Glory Bumps" in 2007. Their 12th studio album 'Life on a Loading Bay' was recorded by the original line up and it celebrates the approaching 30th anniversary of the band. The album is out on 'Malicious Damage' label and as it is reported that it is carrying a similar devilish, panoramic world-view to Nick Cave’s Bad Seeds and that it is reaching back to folk music forms or film noir soundtracks.

http://shriekback.com/
www.maliciousdamage.biz

WAW: School of Seven Bells- ILU

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.

www.myspace.com/northernportrait