WAW: Shriekback- The Flowers of Angst

Shriekback have recorded a video for the song "The Flowers of Angst" which is taken from their eleventh studio album 'Life in A Loading Bay' which was released last year. Check out their blog entry for a video description and what inspired them to record such floral music video.

http://shriekback.com

Next Wave: Principe Valiente

Principe Valiente is a Stockholm based indie rock band consisting of Fernando Honorato, Alexander Lehto and Joakim Janthe. Their music is frequently labeled as dark pop and their sound may partly be the result of a variety of elements inspired by the minimalism of certain post punk acts and the lushness of shoegaze, but is primarily characterized by an ambition to break new sonic ground. The group has released their promising self titled debut album earlier this year and they have announced "Into My Arms" as the new new single.

PRINCIPE VALIENTE "In My Arms" by Hidden-Treasure-Music

www.principevaliente.com

Minimal Compact- Raging and Dancing- The Anthology

Minimal Compact will return with their first career spanning anthology in this month. The Anthology is entitled 'Raging and Dancing' and it features an interview with founder member Samy Birnbach and recording material from 1981 to 1987, when the band called it a day. The Anthology is out on May 23, 2011 through Cherry Red Records.

http://www.cherryred.co.uk

Clan of Xymox- Darkest Hour

Clan of Xymox will return with a new album this May. Their 13th studio album is as they say: "An enthralling journey through the past, present and future of gloomy Goth/Dark Wave sounds". The album contains ten tracks and its relase date is scheduled for May 20, 2011. Visit the band's home page for more details.

www.clanofxymox.com

Instant Hit: He Said- Could You?

He Said was the stage name Graham Lewis of Wire was using for his solo releases during the 1980s. He released two albums and several singles between 1985 and 1989 for 'Mute' including this song which seems, has remained as the last single release entitled "Could You?".

The Durutti Column- Chronicle

The Durutti Column mark a return to live activity with a special one-off show at the "Bridgewater Hall" in Manchester on Saturday April 30, 2011. On this occasion they will premiere their long-awaited biographical album 'Chronicle'. The album itself contains fourteen tracks and comes with a booklet of Vini Reilly's photographs. The sleeve design is by Trevor Johnson and Haider Mundi. The album will initially be sold exclusively at the Bridgewater Hall as a special pre-release CD available with a ticket at the show.

http://thedurutticolumn.com

Retrovision: Ten Pole Tudor- Swords of Thousand Men

Thirty years ago, on this date, Ten Pole Tudor rocked the charts in the UK with this medieval punk gem. "Sword of Thousand Men" remained their biggest selling single and reached number six in the UK charts. The single was also featured in the TV promotional spots in both Europe and the United States for EA's FIFA 11 soccer video game.